Housemarque's previous games have always kept me coming back through the strength of their gameplay alone. Alienation adds a straightforward, but enjoyable power chase on top, making its finely tuned arcade action all the more alluring. Its action-RPG ele...
Doesn't explain concepts, Hilariously naff story, Punishes single players
The world won't stick with you, but beautiful visuals and excellent twin-stick looting make this a co-op blast…once you figure out what you're doing. You could get lost for weeks in its end-game content, but only the most obsessive will care about climbin...
Furious arcade action, Addictive lot and upgrade cycle, Superb co-op play, Serious long-term appeal
Hard on the nerves, Can be frustrating solo
It might not have the arcade purity of Resogun, but Housemarque has crafted a genre mash-up smash. This is a smart, addictive twin-stick shooter with no shortage of adrenaline, yet it also works as a compelling action RPG with potential for a lot of co-op...
Published: 2016-05-15, Author: Ian , review by: gameranx.com
Abstract: At first glance, Alienation might look like a number of any other twin-stick shooters on the console, but it's a bit deeper than it first appears. The game's creators Housemarque are known for their stellar work on Super Stardust HD and Resogun, and I'm p...
Abstract: Alienation is the latest top-down twin-stick shooter from Resogun and Dead Nation developer Housemarque, and was recently released on PSN for PS4 last week. While the game is certainly an action-focused twin-stick shooter in the vein of other Housemarque...
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Published: 2016-05-02, Author: Mike , review by: gamezone.com
Abstract: It's become established that a space mercenary's biggest enemy are giant alien bugs. Starship Troopers, Helldivers and Earth Defense Force among many other have established this as fact. So when you combine the twin stick pedigree of a company like Housem...
