Aliens vs. Predator Is "Unique," Especially Online
Aliens vs. PredatorAlthough it's competing against some seriously big titles during the first quarter, the hype train for Rebellion's Aliens vs. Predator is starting to gather momentum.
According to Rebellion co-founder Jason Kingsley, his game is "completely unique" due to the "three sides" that are featured in the gameplay. Having humans, Predators and Aliens all in the same action-packed shooter is something no other game can offer, and it seems this originality will be even more prominent in the online multiplayer. This according to what Kingsley told CVG; there's a whole new dimension involved that you just can't find anywhere else. Said Kingsley:
"...the three species interaction in AvP is completely unique. You normally have good guys or bad guys; in Halo you have humanity and your other creatures. But that's two sides. Out game has three - and the third side adds an interesting dimension, especially in multiplayer.
Predator Hunt is just marines vs. Predators with no Aliens around. Another good one is Infestation, which has you starting off with one Alien surrounded by a load of marines. However, as soon as a marine gets killed, he turns into an Alien. That one's great fun from a social perspective. Eventually, there's just one marine running around screaming amongst all these Aliens."
He also talks about "social judgment," in that "you have to play the bad guy once you're dead," so that's another angle to the multiplayer that should add some definite flavor and longevity. We shouldn't forget that the concept is downright awesome...it's just that we haven't seen a memorable AvP (in either game or movie form) in quite a long time, so it's no surprise that many gamers are skeptical about this new offering. But I just can't help hoping for another eye-opening experience, just like the one I had with the Atari Jaguar version...the one that made it truly frightening to turn off the light at 2 a.m. and play in the dark.
Related Game(s): Aliens vs. Predator
1/11/2010 9:10:24 PM Ben Dutka
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 10:10:13 PM
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Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 11:25:14 PM
in MAG you play either SVER, VALOR or RAVEN.
all are humans using guns and grenades to kill the enemy the gameplay is the same no matter who you are.
AVP is different, because depending who you are will determine what skils you have available.
i cant wait to be a predator sneak up behind a human and rip his bloomin head off!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 12:09:08 AM
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 7:18:01 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 11:07:58 AM
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SnipeySnake
Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 10:22:39 PM
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huskerfan_101
Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 11:06:05 PM
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Anyway, no I will only be renting this game simple because for what I have seen, it truly plays the same which speaks well for the original, and this one for that matter it was a good game I'm all for updated graphics just not for $60. To many other GREAT games.
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BikerSaint
Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 11:22:29 PM
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I can't tell from here, but are you breathing hard, coughing, hacking up, wheezing or need an inhaler more than 4 times a day????
Then in that case, the answer's probably....yes!
LOL
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Deleted User
Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 11:24:57 PM
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Now, Ben. Dear buddy.. can you dig info on Metro 2033?? Is it gonna be release on PS3 or not??
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Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 11:28:31 PM
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i cant wait to pop this in, and PLEASE O PLEASE! make the game scary.
PLEASE!
kind of sad but the game that has come closest to scaring me is doom 3, sooner than that would be darksiders.
the tension it creates when your running from the worm i was so tense.
brilliant, thats what all horror games should do.
not actually scare you but create some nail biting tension.
theres no better feeling than creeping through a walkway swinging your head around like a hippie on shrooms expecting a ghost to leap out at ya.
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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1:15:08 AM
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IronFace2
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:32:49 AM
Cant wait for this game... Predator is my idol :)
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Alienange
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1:15:32 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1:44:02 AM
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Snaaaake
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:09:15 AM
For me, I want the ability to play as a facehugger!!!
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 5:49:48 AM
"For me, I want the ability to play as a facehugger!!!"
You can't deploy facehuggers. I'm sure you won't be allowed to play a Queen so you can lay eggs to make them either. If they do it like the originals, you can have it set so you start as a facehugger and evolve up to a full Alien. Providing you can survive long enough to do it. It was a real pain in the a$$ but it was so much fun. And latching onto a Predator was even more fun since you eventually evolved into a Predalien and dished out serious damage. Just wasn't a mobile as regular Aliens.
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Ultimadesires
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 10:50:17 AM
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daizycutter
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 2:37:17 AM
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 5:56:06 AM
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Ultimadesires
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 6:40:07 AM
As for the Alien prequel hmmmm, on the fence about that too.I wouldnt mind seeing them on they're planet. It can be done, its just if it will be done right.
I'd rather they just make a conclusion, which they did do on Alien3 (And very well done i might add), but Resurrection busted it back open. Just do Alien5 and end it.
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tridon
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 5:51:12 AM
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Ultimadesires
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 6:35:55 AM
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Any news on the Aliens game being made?
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 6:48:46 AM
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JackC8
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 7:45:27 AM
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So, not so much in single player? Not really a big selling point for us folks who like our single player games. I'll wait for the reviews on this one. It's one of those titles that might be good, or might be just the opposite.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 8:05:28 AM
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 10:11:46 AM
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 6:53:12 PM
Hell, I'd even go as far as giving GameStop $200 just to hold a used copy of this one.....
Alien, Predator, & Marine Vs Obama
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Geobaldi
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 12:02:59 AM
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