Aliens
New gameplay for Aliens: Dark Descent is out there now to walk us through the horrors the Aliens will soon put us through
June 20th is quickly approaching us all and we need to get ready to dive into what Aliens: Dark Descent will have for us on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A dive into all of that is now here from Tindalos Interactive with a whole lot of new gameplay too. We would not be back here with a new update if that was not the case. We would think… In any instance, hold onto your butts and get ready to see just what the Aliens franchise is ready to give us as it comes to the new tactical squad-based title. Let us see if anyone can finally hear us scream.
In the new gameplay overview for Aliens: Dark Descent, we get a little bit more on the story. it looks as if we have a corporate liaison trying to do what they are known for in the IP and our Marine leader to lead us all along. This is where our five different characters will come in as we head out into the game's world to hunt down the Aliens and try to survive. All while altering the map permanently for safety or movement. This is something we will have to plan ahead on with our five classes, as there is perm-death in the game when it comes to our squad. That may make a few of you a little gun-shy out there, but it fits the world. Not to mention we will have the option to call in reinforcements along the way, so all we will really lose is some of the promoted members of the team more than anything.
Aliens: Dark Descent — Gameplay Overview
Pre-order Aliens: Dark Descent on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC and get the Lethe Recon Pack as a reward!
Tindalos Interactive is happy to reveal a new Gameplay Overview Trailer which offers you a deeper dive into Aliens: Dark Descent. The video’s in-depth footage and commentary showcases the narrative, protagonists, and gameplay mechanics of the upcoming strategic real-time squad-based tactical action game set in the iconic Alien universe.
Aliens: Dark Descent releases June 20 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC.
You are the commander, your squad is your weapon.
Aliens: Dark Descent features a fully-fledged tactical campaign filled with tense moments, deep strategy, and terrifying revelations. As you explore further, you’ll progress in a complex story and attempt to solve the mysteries of Planet Lethe. Players will manage their squad as a single unit, thanks to innovative and intuitive controls on both keyboard & mouse, and controller. Marines react intelligently to orders thanks to a unique Squad Behavior System that dispatches them automatically on the field. When the Xenomorph threat gets overwhelming, they can slow down time at any moment to focus on tactical decisions in the heat of the moment.
Marines are well equipped to alter their environment and deal with hostiles. The flamethrowers can be used to engulf corridors and condemn enemy paths. Suppressive fire is effective at slowing down your enemies and sentry guns are best used to sustain tough encounters while making sure not to run out of resources.
Every run is unique as the Xenomorphs adapt to player behavior and action. Each choice remains unaltered as players explore extensive, open, and persistent levels. Managing the squad’s health and stress levels is equally as important as clearing objectives. And remember, when a Marine dies, they are permanently gone for good.
After each mission, players return to their ship, the Otago: a hub to heal and recruit Marines, to research and develop new tech that improves gear, and to retreat during missions. With 5 Marines classes available, assign a role to each of your Marines and create a stronger squad to explore further down and battle against an onslaught of iconic Xenomorph creatures.
Gear up and discover the source of a strange and dire threat in Aliens: Dark Descent on June 20 when the game releases on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC. Digital and retail pre-orders are open for all platforms.
Are you excited to get into the Aliens IP here again or should we all stick to the version of things that truly scared us not too long ago? Will the perma-death drive you away from the game or make you think harder about how you progress through everything more? Will there always be more marines we can call in or will we hit a wall at some point and just have to restart the game? Give us all of those thoughts on this down in the comments and then feel free to discuss it all as you so wish to do. There should be more for Aliens: Dark Descent as we get even closer to the launch. Please keep checking back for those updates and more.
