Area 51 Xbox
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Apr 25, 2005
  • Also On: PC
Area 51 Image
Metascore
72 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: A viral outbreak has shut down one of the US government's most secret and secure military facilities and all scientific and military personnel are locked inside. A small Special Forces unit, led by specialist Ethan Cole, is sent to investigate. As Cole, you'll delve into five expansive levels within the confines of Area 51, discovering a deadly mutagenic side effect of the virus as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility. With an array of human and alien weapons, you must explore conspiracies in order to solve the enigma of Area 51.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. BonusStage
    92
    The enemy AI on here smokes that which is found in Bungie's FPS masterpiece, since everything here is vicious, blood-thirsty, filled with hatred, and most of all crack shots with whatever weapons they hold.
  2. Kombo
    86
    A fun, exciting, and intense FPS that has varied and creative environments, well-designed weapons and creatures, fantastic graphics, and fabulous sound effects.
  3. TotalGames.net
    73
    While the game may be some distance from Bungie's massive shooter in terms of quality, it's well worth a look for anyone after a quick blast in a game that will remind us all that the "X-Files" was once a decent TV show.
  4. GameSpot
    72
    An average shooter that doesn't offer up more than a handful of satisfying thrills throughout its single-player and multiplayer modes. You'll certainly play worse FPS games in your lifetime, but you'll also certainly play better ones, too.

See all 43 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. RichS.
    10
    Area-51 Game rules all. Especially in online play.
  2. B-radH.
    10
    It's awesome.
  3. KyleC.
    8
    Sure, its not as good as Halo...but if thats what your going to judge other games on then they will all suck...I'm having fun playing it...thats all I care about.… Expand
  4. Rick
    7
    An enjoyable game. As mentioned it feels like you have done it all before. Basically there is nothing wrong with this game. Its just not exceptional. Its better than a lot of other FPS out on the market. Worth a rental for a weekend. I haven't played it for awhile and is enjoyable enough to have another run through. If you're into Aliens and stuff its better than Destroy all humans, albeit they are different genre of gaming. 7.5 out of 10… Expand

See all 11 User Reviews