Aliens vs. Predator for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

"Aliens vs. Predator" should have been great. The films have become iconic to fans, though the two films which get these two together are less than stellar, while still being somewhat enjoyable. Which sums up this game: Less than perfect, but still some fun to be had. There's a fair amount of gameplay spread over the three campaigns (about 12-15 hours), and each has its moments as well as its problems. The overall story is fairly thin, all three do tie together in the end, but story isn't the driving force behind playing this game. It's blasting monsters, and playing as said critters is the game's main draw. It does succeed to a point on that level, but not without a few flaws which mar the experience. In the Marine campaign, you play a rookie trying to keep up with your fellow squadmates, but you're mostly on your own as you wander through darkened halls and thick jungles. It's those dark hallways where this game works best- you really get the feel of being alone in a hostile place where nasty things want you dead. You have access to a nice range of weaponry, but ammo can be scarce, and you will blow through ammo quickly. A lack of iron sights to aid in aiming makes it hard to hit your target. Other than that, the controls are pretty much standard FPS stuff. The sound is perfect, with the motion detectors sounding as they did in the films. As the Alien, you play a test subject branded 6. The Alien has only melee attacks, and speed is its best asset. That speed also can prove disorienting when you're running along walls and ceilings. Controls are a bit slippery here, as one wall will let you run up it while the one next will not. The Predator, oddly enough, comes off the weakest. While you have some neat gadets, the game forces you to rely more on melee attacks than your weapons. Stealth is your best option. Overall, graphics are decent, though there is some framerate slowdown. Sound is dead on, but controls can be iffy. Close, but I'd try before you'd buy.