If you have never seen the movies

[It's Swiss Baby]

Hello, very intrested in the game, but have never seen any of the movies, is it still worth playing?

[Raphael-Hamfist]

It's a great horror game regardless, but if I was you I'd watch the first Alien (1979) just to familiarise yourself with the stylistic/aesthetic choices they went with. The attention to detail really adds to the immersion of the experience and it's nice to see where it all stems from. I wouldn't say it's manditory, but i'd thoroughly recommend watching the first movie.

[Braudant]

IMO gotta watch the movies!!! Then play the game ;P Great movies! Great game! The suspense is real!!! GLHF!

[HunterKiller]

The movies will give you a background on what the game is all about and what to expect from it. ;)

They're not mandatory though.

[Offline]

This games only relevant to the first film but imo no, i think the horror would be much more effective if you went in blind.

You wouldnt spoil anything either if you choose to watch the films later.

[Þolvere]

It depends entirely on what kind of approach you want to experience.

If you decide to play the game first, you won't know anything about the setting and the elements of Alien and you will have the sort of 'Realistic-immersive' kind of experience, because in this case the player is just as clueless as the main character he/she is controlling. It can be very immersive but it won't have the 'Already-forged' bonds it would have if you have watched the movie first.

If you decide to watch the first movie first, then you'd be acquainted with the setting and the background of the story: that would provide you much more interest towards the characters, because you already have the tools to decipher some of the Alien universe's language and give you that "Aww! I know this from the movie!" sort of feeling. Although, that might ruin quite a few moments in the game that if you haven't watched the movie first you'd be totally blown-off by.

They are both valid choices if you ask, as there are pros and cons in both. It also depends about how you want to be scared. It is the anxiety of knowing what's going down on you that gives you the higher suspence and thrill or it is walking into a complete unknown territory?

In any case, Isolation is a wonderful game and you would be pleased either way. I have written a review when I first played it, check it out if you had not read any yet.

[It's Swiss Baby]

You all have convinced me! Thank you very much for all the feedback

[Alexx]

I think that if you have not seen the movies, you can't really appreciate the retro-details of the design of the space ships. I am not sure if I would recommend the game to somebody who has never seen the movies. Other games might be more worth your money.

[Gotta Ramble]

Yeah watch the first movie before you play the game so you dont spoil the movie for yourself.

[Green]

Never seen the movies ... How is that even possible. Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986) are some of the best Sci-Fi movies ever made.

[Alexx]

Oh, and "Alien" (1979) is better as a movie than "Alien Isolation" is as a game. If that makes any sense...

[Snow]

It is good on it's own as it is. But you are definetly missing out.

[It's Swiss Baby]

Update for everyone, just made sure I have a copy of the Alien quadriology to binge watch. Seems like a great opporutnity to watch a whole lot of Sci-Fi.

[NPC_CO8ALT]

Originally posted by It's Swiss Baby:

Update for everyone, just made sure I have a copy of the Alien quadriology to binge watch. Seems like a great opporutnity to watch a whole lot of Sci-Fi.

If you look to upgrade that later, I suggest getting Alien Anthology on blu-ray.All 4 movies, Better quality and TONS more behind the scenes and special features. I got mine for less than 20 bucks from best buy.

[Max Headshot]

Imho knowing (and loving) the first movie is a big immersion push.

[Dayve]

You only need to watch the first one (Alien, 1979). This game takes place 15-years after Alien. The other movies (Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection) all take place after the events of this game.

So watch first movie, play this game, watch the rest.

...skip Prometheus. Good concept, ruined by the terrible writing of Damon Lindelof (the guy who ruined LOST). The only way it could've been worse is if M. Night Shyamalan wrote it.