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Aliens vs. Predator 2

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8.6 User Score:

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Based on 27 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Sierra Studios / Fox Interactive

Developer: Monolith Productions

Genre(s): First-Person Shooter

Players: 32

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Release Date: November 1, 2001

Summary

AVP 2 takes you to Planet LV1201, where three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival. The story-driven plot weaves together the fates of all three races. Choose to play as Alien, Predator, or Marine as you use your physical prowess, killer instincts, or superior firepower to stay alive. [Sierra]

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What The Critics Said

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Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

[Games Radar Rating = Direct Hit] AvP2 isn't a revolutionary game, but a collection of previously-seen elements, all put together seamlessly and balanced so well that it emerges as a rather beautiful Frankenstein's Monster.

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Gamer's Pulse

If you're looking for a great action game that has an extremely intense feeling to it and 30+ hours of gameplay (excluding multiplayer), then this game is for you.

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Game Informer

The most intense experience by far comes from the Marine plotline...The subtle musical score, accompanied by extended periods of pulse-pounding suspense, are punctuated by frenzied moments of sheer terror as you fight to stay alive. [Jan 2002, p.92]

GameZone

An intense, action-packed game that captures the spirit of the first-person shooter genre in heart-pounding fashion. It is a visual delight – if the blood and gore doesn’t bother you – and a real treat for the ears.

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Yahoo! Games

It captures the atmosphere of the Aliens and Predator films perfectly, from the spot-on sound effects right through to the genuine feeling of actually being one of the starring species (pretentious as that may sound).

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Gamers' Temple

The intriguing, interwoven campaign games are excellent, and give the game a different feel when played from the different perspectives of the three races featured in the game. They may be a little on the short side.

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Computer Gaming World

There are a multitude of play modes, but even the straightforward deathmatch and team deathmatch games are a blast, thanks to the species structure. [Feb 2002, p.85]

All Game Guide

A solid shooter, certain to entertain any gamer looking for immersive gameplay, interesting characters and fluid action.

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GamePro

The utterly perfect soundtrack delivers exactly the mood you want, from the smooth coolness of the Predator’s snarl to the eerie silence of the Marine’s pinging motion tracker.

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Voodoo Extreme

Visually, the LithTech engine does a good job in powering the alien's claustrophobic wall-crawling movement and does a great job rendering the predator's many modes of vision.

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GameSpot

Yes, AVP2 lets you save anywhere...It's better than the original "Aliens vs. Predator," and it's one of the best action games released so far this year.

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ActionTrip

If you're a FPS gamer looking for a game to make you jump off your seat a couple of times, or you just like to scare your (gullible) date with Predator sounds coming out your mighty subwoofer, AvP2 is the game for you.

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PC Gamer

Better than the original one in just about every respect. [Holiday 2001, p.79]

Game Over Online

AVP2 is still scintillatingly scary. All of the trappings of the film licenses, like the ominous beeping of the marine motion tracker are included and done well.

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Game Revolution

Although burdened by some flaws, AVP2 delivers three of the most unique gaming experiences ever and is a game no fan of fast-paced, in your face, brain-eating action should pass up.

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Cinescape

Don’t play this game at night. Really, it’s just a bad idea. I mean, unless you have Sigourney Weaver or Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting in the chair next to you with a flamethrower and a smile, you’re never going to get to sleep afterwards.

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netjak

Where the first AVP omitted continuity within the three stories, AVP2 intermix each storyline together. This makes playing each character dynamic and fluid.

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IGN

Entertaining and terrifying at the same time, even with all of the annoying bugs. It still comes recommended in its current state, but after a patch or two, AvP2 will be a must-have for any shooter fan.

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Electric Playground

Terrific music and sound effects make this one of the best-sounding computer games released this year. Human screams and primal alien/predator screeches are done very well.

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2404.org

The textures and models are very nicely done as it puts and molds you into a realistic distant future type period.

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Media and Games Online Network

A hit and miss game. It has created an eerie atmospheric world which will have you shaking in your boots as you play this game. The story line is brilliant and the graphics add to the awesome 3D world it’s set in.

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GamePen

Not only does AvP2 send chills down the spine, it also fuels the adrenaline with hyperkinetic action.

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G4 TV

The marine single-player is exceptional and the multiplayer is very strong. The predator and alien single-player games just pale in comparison, but they don't detract from the other two.

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Adrenaline Vault

With some character issues from the first game still unresolved, and due to the short duration of play and unintelligent enemies, AVP2 is stopped short of being truly stellar. However, this is one of the best action titles of the year.

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Computer Games Magazine

A superior game in every way—action, design, graphics and overall presentation—and is one of the best (and bloodiest) pure action games of the year.

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Armchair Empire

With it’s own unique cast of characters, it has managed to provide a fun experience without innovating the FPS genre or even its own franchise.

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GameSpy

It doesn't expand the genre and it's got technical issues, but the Alien and Predator levels are a blast.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 30 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Rob C. gave it a10:
Awesomely awesome!! Even after years of playing this game i still talk about it today. The terror of being a marine, whilst the cool midst of the predator action. Crawling along any wall possible with an Alien, makes this game a true work of art. Playing this alone at night draws you into the world of a marine, and its gotta be one of the most intense and scary FPS' to date.

Pete D. gave it a9:
Man I dig this game because you can be sneaky and woop some butt. Take it easy peeps, Peace.

Simon B. gave it a9:
I'm blasted away. As a long-time FPS player ( since I was four ), I have never been scared/shocked/pleased in my life with a FPS game such as this one. Oh sure, FEAR packs its own shot of adrenaline and paranormal activity. But being an Alien series fan, I just can't help but gawk at how great this game is. I haven't done playing it yet and I will most likely finish it tonight, seeing as I've finished the Alien campaign and am halfway through the Preds. But so far... Cancel the dumb A.I and cancel the somewhat longetivity made from searching the next place to go... And you have this game. It's a blast, it's scary and it's fun. The "scary" part only goes when you're a human, of course. Preds are dominators and Aliens are frigging cheetahs after whatever four-legged creature there is in the savanah.

Baracoder gave it a10:
great game! you can play it through in about 25minutes! (as alien).

Panda R. gave it a 10:
Scary and great. My favorite... Anytime.

Nicholas S. gave it a 10:
OK, I just got the game 10 days ago. It's 2004 and it owns Halo. In every way.

Chris N. gave it a 10:
This is the best game ever man its as good as halo.

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