9) Aliens Vs. Predator (2010)
Inspired by: Alien Vs. Predator series, Aliens
Okay, so this here’s a controversial one, but before you sharpen your pitchforks and request my head to be stuck atop a spike, please hear me out.
The developers behind the classic 1994 and 1999’s iterations of the iconic game/movie/comic franchise made a third attempt at re-capturing the hollywood magic of the legendary sci-fi series and honestly, it’s a surprisingly solid Aliens Vs. Predator title. The most notable aspect is the game’s multiplayer offerings, which are a ton of fun. A few modes in particular stand out, such as Infestation, Survival and Species Team Deathmatch.
Infestation is an asymmetrical slice of multiplayer goodness, which tasks a team of marines to fend off a sole xenomorph threat (controlled by another player). When a marine falls in battle, they become an alien, and so forth, until the last man is standing with his back to the wall spraying and praying in a concert of pulse rifles, smart guns and acid blood. It’s a mode that really captures those nail-biting action scenes from Aliens, with aplomb.
Survival is your typical horde-mode with a xenomorph-shaped lick of paint, while Species Team Deathmatch sees three distinct teams (aliens, predators and marines) pitted against one another in all out war.
Admittedly, it can be a little buggy (pun unintended) and a wee bit rough around the edges, but its atmosphere, audio design and attention to detail remains an authentic AvP experience. With a few mates in tow, Rebellion’s AvP can simply be a blast to play.
THEY’RE COMIN’ OUTTA THE GOD DAMN WALLS!
