Aliens: Colonial Marines is a First-Person Shooter set in the
Alien movie franchise universe in which the player takes on the
role of a member of a squad of colonial marines sent to the
planet LV-426. The game is designed as a true sequel to the 1986
movie, Aliens, done in video game format, and features iconic
locations, weapons and alien varieties from Aliens and other
movies in the series. Additional features include: four-player
co-op functionality, a new alien type, and customizable weapons.
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A True Sequel to Aliens in Video Game Form
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You and your friends against the deadliest killers in the
galaxy. Another glorious day in the corps.
Marines holding their position against attacking aliens during a
firefight in Aliens: Colonial Marines Return to
LV-426 and the Hadley's Hope colony as a colonial marine in a
true sequel to the Aliens movie.
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Marines. Created by Gearbox Software, the critically accled
and fan-favorite developers of Borderlands and Brothers In Arms,
this first-person shooter is steeped in the eerie, claustrophobic
and terrifying atmosphere that made the Aliens films successful
worldwide. You and your friends will become the most badass
outfit in the galaxy - the US Colonial Marines. It's
down to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno
infestation.
Key Game Features
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* Enlist in the Marine Corps - Bringing you a true sequel to
James Cameron's classic Aliens, get tooled up with classic
Marine weapons including pulse s, sentry turrets, arc
welders, motion trackers, flame-throwers,
powerloaders, and more.
* The Most Authentic Aliens Experience Ever - Using authentic
environments inspired by the film series, including Hadley's
Hope, the Sulaco and LV-426, players will be immersed in an
eerie, atmospheric world where any moment could bring death.
* Drop-in / Drop-out Co-op Gameplay - The masters of co-op bring
their expertise to the Aliens universe. Xenos getting too
tough? Call up your buddies so they can drop in with extra
firepower. The whole campaign can be played with a
squad of up to four players, dropping in and out
as necessary through self-contained missions
within an overarching narrative.
* Loadouts and Upgrades - Create your perfect killing machine. An
extensive upgrade system allows players to customize their
characters to play the way they want. Earn experience to get
perks, new weapons and new looks for your squad.
* A Variety of Aliens to Face - Battle against the full class of
aliens seen in the first three movies -- together known as
xenomorphs -- including the Facehugger, Chestburster, and Drone
alien from Alien, the Warrior and the Queen aliens from Aliens,
as well as the Runner alien from Alien 3. The game also features
an all-new heavily-armored alien variety, known as "The Crusher."
Additional Screens
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A marine examining a confined Facehugger variety of alien up
close in Aliens: Colonial Marines An authentic
Aliens experience.
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An alien sneeking up on a marine in Aliens: Colonial Marines
Drop-in / dropout co-op play.
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Aliens moving up all sides of a passage towards you in Aliens:
Colonial Marines Classic and new alien
varieties.
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Battling an attacking alien queen using a powerloader in Aliens:
Colonial Marines Familiar powerful hardware.
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- Using authentic environments inspired by the film series including Hadley's Hope, the Sulaco and LV-426, you will be immersed in an eerie, atmospheric world where any moment could bring your death..
- The masters of co-op bring their expertise to the Aliens universe. Xenos getting too tough? Call up your buddies so they can drop in with extra firepower..
- Create your perfect killing machine. An extensive upgrade system allows players to customize their characters to play the way they want. Earn experience to get perks, new weapons and new looks for your squad..
- The whole campaign can be played with a squad of up to four players, dropping in and out as necessary through self-contained missions within an over-arching narrative..
- Get tooled up with classic Marine weapons including pulse s, sentry turrets, arc welders, motion trackers, flame-throwers, powerloaders, and more.
- Explore environments inspired by the film series, including Hadley's Hope, the Sulaco and LV-426, and others.
- The whole campaign can be played with a squad of up to four players, dropping in and out as necessary.
- An extensive upgrade system allows players to customize their characters to play the way they want, including perks, new weapons and new looks for your squad.
- Battle against the full class of aliens including: the Facehugger, the Chestburster, the Drone, the Warrior, the Queen, and the new 'The Crusher'.