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Alien Trilogy
Alien TrilogySurvive the alien nightmare across 30 intense levels as Ripley.
Dead Space
Dead SpaceSurvive the terrifying void of space in a relentless sci‑fi horror shooter.
Overview
Description

Step into the shoes of Lieutenant Ellen Ripley in this action-packed shooter set in the iconic Alien universe. The game blends horror and sci‑fi as you battle face‑huggers, chest bursters, and three terrifying Queen bosses across a sprawling colony, prison, and alien ship. With 30 levels, multiple weapons, and CGI cut‑scenes, the single‑player experience delivers a story loosely based on the first three films, guided by text‑based mission briefings that keep the tension high from start to finish.

Set aboard the abandoned mining vessel USG Ishimura, Dead Space thrusts players into a nightmarish battle against reanimated corpses and alien necromorphs. As engineer Isaac Clarke, you must navigate claustrophobic corridors, solve engineering puzzles, and manage scarce resources to uncover the ship's dark secrets. The game blends visceral combat with atmospheric storytelling, delivering a pulse‑pounding experience that redefined survival horror in a sci‑fi setting. Its relentless tension and innovative dismemberment mechanics keep players on edge from start to finish.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Horror
Best for
Fans of sci‑fi horror shooters
Horror sci‑fi shooter fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Probe Entertainment
EA Redwood Shores
publisher
Acclaim Entertainment, Tec Toy Indústria de Brinquedos, Throwback Entertainment
Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
ESRB M, PEGI 18+13%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
80/100
88/100+10%
General
release date
1996-02-29
2008-10-14
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich alien horror atmosphere.
  • Diverse weapon selection.
  • Challenging boss encounters.
  • Authentic ties to the Alien film series.
  • Intense horror atmosphere
  • Innovative dismemberment combat system
  • Engaging engineering puzzles
  • Strong narrative immersion
Cons
  • Only single‑player mode.
  • Graphics dated by modern standards.
  • Limited narrative depth compared to the movies.
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
  • Occasional frame‑rate drops on older consoles
  • Linear level design may feel restrictive
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