Alien Movie Universe

Alien: Blackout - first impressions

Alien-Covenant.com/forum/
Forum Topic
6180 Views11 Replies

I.Raptus

ModeratorPraetorianJan-23-2019 1:08 PM

Blackout just launched in Australia!

I had it pre-ordered so it was a nice surprise to see it appear on my IOS this morning.

So far the game is excellent. Superb and detailed visuals, very intense and eerie looking. Like the trailers and promo material suggested you play as Amanda Ripley who coordinates the rescue of survivors on the 'Mendel Research Station' whilst trying to block and distract and lure away the xeno.

HEAVILY story-driven which is good.

The game swaps between 'third person' video feeds (like Alien Covenant), first-person video feeds, and a top-down real-time map. Amanda communicates with survivors over a station PA to formulate actions and plans. You can directly interact with individual survivors telling them to hurry up, hide, stop etc.

Its like the End game sequence on Alien Covenant but using Rewire from Alien Isolation.

 

What stands out: Quality voice acting!

Although the game has sub-titles you need the sound on which is fine, unless you plan to play it on a bus/train or in a waiting room etc....there is lots of hissing and screaming lol 

11 Replies

ninXeno426

MemberPraetorianJan-23-2019 3:23 PM

Great to hear!I plan on downloading it tomorrow provided my phone can handle it lol 

Nothing the God of biomechanics wouldn't let you in heaven for 

I.Raptus

ModeratorPraetorianJan-23-2019 3:54 PM

Includes a Yutani executive officer who claims Sevastopol suffered an "accidental explosion during its decommissioning"  

Jonesy

MemberFacehuggerJan-23-2019 4:03 PM

I know it's going to be a good game. Can't wait to play it. 

Btw there is a pretty positive review of it. Don't know if it has been posted before. Here you go:

https://www.dualshockers.com/alien-blackout-preview-five-nights/

dk

MemberTrilobiteJan-23-2019 4:23 PM

My phone can't handle it. Will have to watch an Angry Joe Let's Play.

Ingeniero

MemberPraetorianJan-24-2019 10:23 AM

These are all great things to hear I Raptus. Thank you for the review and I will definitely play when able. 

The gameplay shots are amazing, below.

Thank you Jonesy for the link.

SpecialOrder937.com

dk

MemberTrilobiteJan-24-2019 11:32 AM

This review confirms what a lot of us were expecting- pretty good. It sounds like they could beef it up for a console release.

Pocket Gamer review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYLDuMJ8Gw0

People complain this game cost $5?

 

I.Raptus

ModeratorPraetorianJan-24-2019 12:12 PM

Its a creepy and eerie game.

Keeps up the intensity of Isolation. and its actually pretty difficult.

As Amanda you are hiding in the vent system logged into a remote terminal.

You have to manipulate the stations systems to help navigate survivors around while keeping the xeno off their tail. You can lock the xeno in a room to slow it down (sometimes) but it will then use the ventilation system to escape which puts YOU directly at risk. It will kill you.

You can close the vent hatch you are hiding in to stop the xeno killing you BUT then you cant use the remote terminal risking losing sight of the xeno who will then go back to trying to kill the survivors.

Very clever and well thought-out dynamics!

The Xeno is aggressive and persistent always on the move. It makes you feel powerless some times  

dk

MemberTrilobiteJan-24-2019 1:29 PM

Here is a Let's Play type of video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RWJvL_2R_k

Nice way to account for what happened to Amanda at the end of Isolation.

 

dk

MemberTrilobiteJan-24-2019 1:56 PM

"accidental explosion during its decommissioning" 

Amanda- "Accident my ass!"

BigDave

MemberDeaconJan-25-2019 3:38 PM

Look interesting....

My Phones wont handle it... by best TWO are a Xperia Play and a Samsung S2 LOL

R.I.P Sox  01/01/2006 - 11/10/2017

dk

MemberTrilobiteJan-25-2019 7:57 PM

I thought my S5 was old LOL! 

Add A Reply
Sign In Required
Sign in using your Scified Account to access this feature!
Email
Password
Latest Images
Alien & Predator Alien & Predator Fandom
Alien Movie Universe Forums
Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus Discuss the new Fede Alvarez Alien movie here
Alien
Alien Discuss all things Alien here
Alien: Covenant
Alien: Covenant Discuss the Prometheus Sequel, Alien: Covenant
Alien FX TV Series
Alien FX TV Series Discuss the Alien FX TV series here!
Alien Games
Alien Games Discuss Alien games here
Alien 5 Movie
Alien 5 Movie Discuss Neill Blomkamps’s vision for Alien 5 here
Alien Movies
Alien Movies Discuss the Classic Alien Films
Prometheus
Prometheus Everything About Prometheus
Prometheus Fan Art
Prometheus Fan Art Artwork & Fiction From the Fans
Hot Forum Topics
New Forum Topics
Highest Forum Ranks Unlocked
Xenotaris
Xenotaris » Praetorian
86% To Next Rank
ninXeno426
ninXeno426 » Praetorian
62% To Next Rank
Thoughts_Dreams
Thoughts_Dreams » Neomorph
85% To Next Rank
MonsterZero
MonsterZero » Xenomorph
91% To Next Rank
Neomorph
Neomorph » Chestburster
76% To Next Rank
Latest Alien Fandom Activity

Alien: Covenant is a sequel to 2012's Prometheus as well as a prequel to 1979's ALIEN. Alien fans looking to know more about Alien: Covenant should check back often. Alien-Covenant.com is an information resource for film enthusiasts looking to learn more about the upcoming blockbuster Alien: Covenant. Providing the latest official and accurate information on Alien: Covenant, this website contains links to every set video, viral video, commercial, trailer, poster, movie still and screenshot available. This site is an extension of the Alien & Predator Fandom on Scified - a central hub for fans of Alien and Prometheus looking to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Images used are property of their respective owners. Alien: Covenant, Prometheus and its associated names, logos and images are property of 20th Century Fox and are in no way owned by Scified and its related entities. This is a fan-created website for the purpose of informing and exciting fans for Alien: Covenant's release. If you have any questions about this site, its content or the Scified Network in general, feel free to contact Scified directly.

© 2024 Scified.com
Sign in
Use your Scified Account to sign in


Log in to view your personalized notifications across Scified!

Transport To Communities
Alien Hosted Community
Cloverfield Hosted Community
Godzilla Hosted Community
Jurassic World Hosted Community
Predator Hosted Community
Aliens vs. Predator Hosted Community
Latest Activity
Forums
Search Scified
Trending Articles
Blogs & Editorials