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By Hanleigh Daniels 21 February 2013

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This game is an FPS version of an Aliens movie.
6.0    Gameplay
7.0    Story
7.0    Presentation
6.0    Lasting appeal
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If you loved watching the Alien movies, Aliens: Colonial Marines will now allow you to play your way through one.
PROS
Players get to play through an Alien movie experience; and faithfully recreates the look, feel and sounds of the movies.
CONS
Graphics not up to par with the latest and greatest FPS titles; and suicidal Xenomorphs jump in front of your line of sight every single time.
VERDICT
There are better FPS games available, but if you are a fan of the Alien franchise, you may want to rent it for the weekend in order to play through a proper Alien movie.
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