Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition

Game review

The base game of Aliens Versus Predator 2 is notable for its unique gameplay, allowing players to experience the story from three distinct perspectives: a Colonial Marine, a Predator, and an Alien. Each character type offers a vastly different play style and abilities, providing varied and immersive gameplay experiences. The Marine campaign focuses on survival horror, with tense and atmospheric gunplay. The Predator campaign offers a more strategic approach, utilizing advanced technology and stealth. The Alien campaign provides a visceral melee experience, emphasizing agility and close-quarters combat.

"Primal Hunt," the expansion included in the Gold Edition, adds new storylines and missions that precede the events of the main game. It introduces additional elements and weapons to the three factions, further diversifying the gameplay. The expansion also features new environments and challenges, enriching the narrative and lore of the Alien and Predator universe.

Graphically, Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition was praised for its detailed and atmospheric environments, which effectively captured the dark and foreboding essence of the film series. The game’s use of lighting and shadows added to the suspense, especially in the Marine campaign, where players must navigate through dimly lit corridors teeming with alien threats.

Aliens Versus Predator 2: Gold Edition is a definitive collection that combines thrilling first-person shooter gameplay with the rich lore of two iconic sci-fi franchises. Its diverse campaigns, immersive environments, and engaging multiplayer mode make it a standout title, offering a comprehensive and thrilling experience for fans of the series and the first-person shooter genre.