Alien Syndrome Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2007
  • Also On: PSP
Metascore
48 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 11 out of 24
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  1. 1UP
    45
    Never does it become particularly fun, though it's quietly engaging in its own methodical, repetitive way. It's not a full-price purchase by any means, and it's nowhere close to the high action-RPG bar set by Champions of Norrath on the PS2 three and a half years ago.
  2. G4 TV
    40
    The addition of character development is a nice touch, but was handled poorly, and the visuals are almost depressing.
  3. GameShark
    42
    Gamers should do their best not to contract this syndrome.
  4. VideoGamer
    40
    The two-player cooperative mode may keep a duo of youngsters quiet for a handful of weekends, but otherwise this mismatched game has very little to offer.
  5. PALGN
    40
    Alien Syndrome is a generic update and a game that is easily forgotten.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    35
    A thoroughly disappointing and discouraging game.
  7. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    22
    It's dull, it's repetitive and it's as much fun as being cuddled by a cactus. [Nov 2007, p.87]
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  8. Gamestyle
    30
    Alien Syndrome is another entry in the catalogue of Wii games that fail to grasp the potential of the system. Simply tacking on a few new controls in a title that could easily have been created twenty years ago is not a winning formula.
  9. GamerNode
    45
    Alien Syndrome has a lot of promise, but the lack of a decent story and the poorly implemented Wii controls hamper the experience. If you're a fan of the original, get this on the PSP instead.
  10. Cubed3
    40
    There are moments where it feels good (which we hope can be expanded on for a decent follow-up, or be applied to another game entirely), but mainly it leaves a bitter taste.
  11. The Wiire
    16
    If you're an alien: we apologize for any offense taken by the poor representation of your kind in this game. Please don't invade us.

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User Score
6.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. AlexisR.
    9
    Great game for co-op with non stop upgrades to keep it fun. Yes graphics are a bit dated but fun for the Wii to have a game like this on it;s roster. Its great to see less of the notorious minigame trend occurring in most Wii games but of the few offered here, they are easy to deny play, and continue which I recommend because they are hard and take upgrades away. Good game for non stop fun for 2-4 players. Do recommend it.… Full Review »
  2. RC
    9
    Liked it a lot, played for hours and hours and loved the building, and puzzle solving scenarios. For multiplayer, it provided a fun gaming experience.… Full Review »
  3. rocko
    8
    For co-op, it's fun! It's a dungeon crawler, this time with grenade launchers and flamethrowers. It's not as polished and balanced as the Baldur's Gate series, but it is FAR better than the recent X-Men games. I imagine that the single player campaign would get pretty boring. Get some friends!… Full Review »
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