Aliens Versus Predator 2

1. igor-qwe

   Mar 21, 2013

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been more than ten years since the game's release. It's been really a while, but it seems as if just yesterday I put AVP 2 in my CD-ROM. Being disappointed with the first game but having hoped that sequel would be better I started playing I don't remember as who The storyline was again divided into 3 lines for different creatures. And believe me, each line could be a standalone game for number of reasons. Different approach of gameplay, different stages, different thinking made me enjoy every minute of the game. Developers allowed players to save at any moment, so a gamer could explore each level without fear of being suddenly killed. Level design was at its best. Playing as Alien you could climb the walls, practise jumps, feel yourself as a beast after all. Alien could be played starting with a facehugger. First level ended by finding a sleeping human who's face you are willing to jump on, second started with breaking human's chest and finding more "food" to get strength. Basically a gamer had opportunity to play in all forms of alien creatures. Some levels for alien storyline were just huge and it was easy to forget that you were not in an openworld game.
   Predator had more gadgets and weapons that allowed to have more various gameplay. Somehow the most memorable moment was the one where predator was captured and everything was taken from it. It was difficult not to feel naked without regular staff. Marine missions were more dramatic that in an original game. The arsenal was significantly expanded and it gave original well balanced guns that allowed you to enjoy the game even more. Playing as marine you start alone on a level that has no enemies. But until you know it, you will be scared of every sound (you do remember the pipe's steam, don't you?). Later on the game marine is put in a prison cell and having only a knife in the world of powerful beasts will make everyone scared to death. Final mission allows you to pick up weaponry in any amount and lets you to stand against a horde of enemies, the scene that stuck in my mind as one of the most challenging.
   Story was easy to get in and difficult to forget. Even now I have a sense of guilt because there was a woman character left behind at the end of the game.
   It seemes that singleplayer accomplishes to give opportunity to be in any situation possible that was shown in the movies or that you could imagine. Multiplayer is not a part of game that a gamer like me usually appreciates. But given it a try, it kept both me and my friends playing for hours. Multiplayer's gameplay required to team up with your species to provide successful game. Although some levels were not well balanced and playing as a marine was a nightmare it was difficult not to enjoy the game. Different types could be selected for each species. Predators had different armor, aliens were also various (even facehugger made everyone scared), marines could select spawn weapon set to make hell around. There were four of us usually playing, me as a predator, one alien and two marines on garage map that gave us tons of fun.
   In conclusion it must be said, that the game is not innovative anyhow, but it is still perfect.… Expand

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2. strangermoon

   May 24, 2023

   10

   best alien game ever made a pc exsluive graphcily superıor of time. feels true game of second aliens movie.

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4. AustenE.

   Feb 10, 2002

   10

   My favorite PC game. The graphics, gameplay, sound, and pretty much everything is great. Yeah, there are such things as half life, max payne, My favorite PC game. The graphics, gameplay, sound, and pretty much everything is great. Yeah, there are such things as half life, max payne, counter strike...but I love this game nonetheless.… Expand

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5. bronn_43

   Apr 14, 2023

   10

   played it around 2003/5 on my pentium 3; experience that is hard to forget; looking back from 202x, can say: i wish there was a remake withplayed it around 2003/5 on my pentium 3; experience that is hard to forget; looking back from 202x, can say: i wish there was a remake with modern graphics, although even now it would make you **** bricks playing in the dark:)), otherwise - the quality of how it was done, 3 stories connected into one - i wish younger games could come close to it, but they never did - avp 2010, colonial marines - sad trash compared to AvP2; the only quality game on pc 1st person was
   Alien: Isolation , but that was different gameplay style. as 1st person action in Aliens Universe AvP2 is still unbeaten… Expand

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6. SimonB.

   Oct 20, 2006

   9

   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 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.… Expand

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7. Nekrips

   Jul 31, 2022

   9

   Great game in the famous Alien vs. Predator universe with incredibly cool gameplay, interesting story, atmosphere, detailed environments, andGreat game in the famous Alien vs. Predator universe with incredibly cool gameplay, interesting story, atmosphere, detailed environments, and good multiplayer.
   The game offers unique gameplay as one of three characters that are radically different from each other.
   When playing as an Alien, the game offers a unique opportunity to go through the entire development cycle of an alien from a Facehugger to an adult Drone by yourselves. Almost any surface for movement becomes available to us. And instilling fear in your victims and killing them with stealth one after another makes you feel like an ideal killing machine.
   The Marine campaign will make you feel like a hero in a world of monsters. The main character is strong, fearless, a specialist in all types of equipment and weapons, and looks a bit like Iron Arnie himself. The human gameplay is intense, dynamic, and also very fun, especially when you are given a smart gun or an exoskeleton.
   The role of the Predator gives an unforgettable feeling of dominance, being a super hunter at the top of the food chain. A huge number of high-tech gadgets and weapons give a lot of fun and diversify the ways of killing their victims. Panic makes enemies act differently and it's up to you to decide whether to spare unarmed frightened prey with a kind of Predator code or collect a trophy.
   Beautifully developed detailed environments with a variety of locations. The player is constantly surrounded by an atmosphere of the unknown, filled with fear and threat.
   Incredibly interesting and exciting plot, which tells us the story of the incident and its consequences on the planet LV1201. The storylines of all three characters cross throughout the story. The finale of each campaign will not leave anyone indifferent.
   100% this is the best game in the Alien vs Predator series at the moment.… Expand

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8. JohnOlavP.

   Dec 23, 2001

   5

   I have not plaught it yet, but i think its good, that's whay my mates say, i give it 5, it's the middle score not good not bad(::::

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