Aliens: Dark Descent Nails That Oppressive Alien Atmosphere in Latest Preview Gameplay | Push Square
Aliens: Dark Descent is a squad-based, real-time tactical action game set in the iconic Alien universe, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 20th June. We got our best look yet at the game in action courtesy of IGN's First preview coverage.
Dark Descent puts us in mind of XCOM but removes the illusion of safety offered by that game's turn-based combat; the xenomorphs we see here are certainly not interested in patiently waiting for their chance to move. The sound design is near pitch-perfect, as is the tension, and we will be watching this one with great interest as the release draws near.
What do you think of this in-depth look at Aliens: Dark Descent? Are you intrigued by this strategy departure for the franchise? Let us know in the comments section below.
Khayl Adam is the second best video game journalist Australia has ever produced, and his ambitions of world domination have (thus far) been curbed by the twin siren songs of strategy games and CRPGs. He has always felt an affinity with the noble Dachshund.
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