

The selection of weapons is different for each class, which is important for balancing purposes, if the class has a powerful kit. There are four different classes to choose from and each is uniquely equipped with their own loadouts and abilities. You’ll be able to create and customise your own character within a fairly barebones creation suite, that doesn’t really offer too much personalisation. Alternatively, there is also a horde mode, which is made available much later. By combining the team’s abilities and weapons with consumable equipment such as turrets, mines, and drones that you will find throughout the levels, you should be able to efficiently hold off most of what the game throws at you.Īliens: Fireteam Elite sees you squad up with two other players, or AI teammates, and battle through the campaign mode, which consists of fairly linear levels and repetitive objectives. Aliens: Fireteam Elite has you fighting off Xenomorphs with firearms such as burst rifles, shotguns, flamethrowers, and the legendary pulse rifle.

I always felt manoeuvrability was preferable to sitting behind cover, given how the enemy can quickly swarm. It has horde focused gameplay with some cover based mechanics that don’t often feel necessary.

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Aliens: Fireteam Elite Review (PS5)Īliens: Fireteam Elite is a third-person survival shooter. Does Cold Iron Studios‘ Aliens: Fireteam Elite stand out amongst its predecessors? Well, I was certainly surprised to say the least. We have been disappointed by the likes of Aliens: Colonial Marines, and perhaps spoilt by the beloved Alien: Isolation. Alien has a long storied legacy with a loyal fanbase, and not every game has managed to live up to the name. Aliens: Fireteam Elite Review (PS5) – The Alien franchise has had its ups and downs when it comes to video game releases.
