Alien Breed 3: Descent tops off Team17’s revival fittingly enough. Alien Breed™ 3: Descent is the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed™ series, and is a science fiction arcade-shooter with an epic story, swarms of alien enemies, high … Alien Breed 3: Descent is, unfortunately, not one of these games. This was a common issue found in Alien Breed 2: Assault, but luckily it was reduced slightly. Alien Breed 3: Descent Review Team 17 bring us the latest installment in the Alien Breed franchise, with Alien Breed: Descent. Alien Breed 3: Descent is the last installment in the Alien Breed series. With Alien Breed 3: Descent, gamers can fight to the conclusion of the latest trilogy. Descent is a game so lacking in engagement and so generally dull, that it felt like a chore to play. 7.0. Repetitive, no real new elements apart water everywhere, Alien Breed 3: Descent doesn't manage to get as good as the others, as you're always seeing the same rooms over and over. Alien Breed 3: Descent is a game that disappears between all of the other shooters. Team17 relaunched the Alien Breed franchise recently with … Sadly there were no other improvements and trying to find a co-op game online was a chore. Alien Breed 3: Descent Review. Will it provide the final piece in the puzzle? Conrad is a very basic character with only a little back history, beyond how he loves to blow things up or shoot aliens. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. An annoying physics issue introduced in Alien Breed 3 leads to a lot of frustration. Stage 1 of the game Alien Breed 3 Descent. By D'Marcus Beatty. Descent is the third in a trilogy of games resurrecting the 1991 classic Alien Breed, a … For those who were enjoying the story, this final chapter will be a welcome addition. The camera can be rotated using the bumper buttons, giving you and Conrad the best view of the action. While there isn't much in the way of innovation, Descent is a great mindless shooter to kill in a weekend or with a friend. On the other hand there is very little to keep you hooked in the game. While we enjoyed the past titles, gameplay was relatively shallow in places, hence we were hoping Descent would treat us to some epic set-pieces along with more of the same. Alien Breed™ 3: Descent is the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed™ series, and is a science fiction arcade-shooter with an epic story, swarms of highly intelligent alien enemies, high-impact weapons and stunning environments, developed using Epic Games' Unreal® Engine 3. 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Alien Breed 3: Descent is the last installment in the Alien Breed series. For 800 Microsoft Points it’s hard to quibble at what’s a sturdy if unimaginative old school shooter, but its stubborn faith in the original template only goes to show how far we've come. However, if you can't get enough of shooting up aliens old school style, then Alien Breed 3: Descent … Alien Breed 3: Descent Review. For more casual players though, there is not a lot to work with. To those who enjoy the overhead arcade shooter style, this may be fulfilling. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Overall very little has changed between the games and it's not until the fifth level that Alien Breed 3: Descent picks up and comes into its own. 'Alien Breed 3: Descent' Review. The game visuals are rendered using the Unreal 3 Engine, meaning the graphics are remarkably well done. Though the story has concluded, it … Conrad is back fighting familiar nasties in a familiar setting, as Alien Breed 3: Descent attempts to go out all guns blazing. Yakuza: Like a Dragon: Where To Find All 10 Cats, Deathloop May Lay the Groundwork for Dishonored 3, Bugsnax: How to Save All Grumpuses and Get the Survivor Trophy. Playscore of Alien Breed 3: Descent on PC, based on critic and gamer review scores. While the story behind Alien Breed is interesting, much of the game is spent killing endless waves of aliens, then holding down a button (the same button each time) to activate a computer, elevator or other random electronic device. The final chapter in the Alien Breed trilogy has been released, and continues to serve an onslaught of aliens. The game visuals are rendered using the Unreal 3 Engine, meaning the graphics are remarkably well done. Which Mario Sports Game Is Coming to the Switch Next? It doesn't break new ground, but is a great addition to the Xbox Live Arcade or PSN. If there were more weapons, aliens, and missions then Alien Breed could have been a better game. During certain situations, like when fighting the queen alien, Conrad will get stuck and the physics issue drastically reduces the area for avoiding attacks. The 14 year wait since alien breed was first introduced proves that some gaming styles don't age well and it feels as though it should have stayed in the 90's. Alien Breed 3: Descent Review. Alien Breed 3: Descent tops off Team17’s revival fittingly enough. For the amount of content provided in the Alien Breed series the cost can be justified, but there is not much replayability available. Alien Breed 3: Descent The final chapter in Team 17's new Alien Breed series is here. Alien Breed 3: Descent is atmospheric, a lot of fun to play, and fault-free. The game does almost nothing new compared to the previous titles and doesn't stand out. The game does almost nothing new compared to the previous titles and doesn't stand out. Overall Alien Breed 3: Descent was an average game, but concluded the trilogy properly. Despite its repetitive gameplay, Alien Breed 3: Descent is solid. Much like Alien Breed 2: Assault we find our hero Conrad trapped in a spacecraft, battling through waves of aliens for his survival. The camera can be rotated using the bumper buttons, giving you and Conrad the best view of the action. The Alien Breed trilogy has finally come to an end as the last chapter, Alien Breed 3: Descent, gives closure to the mysterious alien invasion. The gameplay in Alien Breed 3: Descent consists of shooting aliens while avoiding broken power grids, random fire spouts and more aliens. In fact, the game is so much like the second one, it was sort of a let down. Certain small boxes now impede movement, so rather than simply moving a very small box out of the way it deters Conrad. It’s atmospheric, lengthy and ultimately enjoyable though it does little to build upon its heritage, either of the 1991 original or the two games preceding it. Christofer reviews the downloadable shooter. When a game has a sequel, generally there is an expectation of improved gameplay, weapons and other features based upon what customers have stated. While the story arc is good, the quality doesn't quite match up to a retail game. The game does almost nothing new compared to the previous titles and doesn't stand out. Xbox 360 | PC. 2010-12-15 14:04 Best Movie, TV and Comics of the Year Awards 2020, Persona 5 Strikers 2021 Western Launch Officially Announced, Magic: The Gathering Getting Limited-Edition Cards Featuring Bob Ross Artwork, Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Major Update Adds Graphics Options and More, Steam Reveals the Top-Selling and Most-Played Games of 2020, Wonder Woman 3 Announced by WB, Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins Will Return, Attack on Titan: Season 4, Episode 1 Review, IGN First: All of Our Games to Watch in 2021, Things Ghost of Tsushima Doesn't Tell You. Gameplay is viewed from an isometric viewpoint, placing the player at a three-quarters perspective above Conrad a la Diablo. Despite its repetitive gameplay, Alien Breed 3: Descent is solid. The graphics in the physical game were no different than the previous Alien Breeds, and made use of the Unreal engine. When games like Alien Breed 3 come along, this isn’t quite the case. With Alien Breed 3: Descent, gamers can fight to the conclusion of the latest trilogy. There was a slight change in the environment though, as you finally get to travel outside of the ship. It's time to wrap the Alien Breed series up, and boy have things gotten rather twisted. Xbox 360 | PC. Luckily for the Xbox Live version there is an option to play locally (split screen), and of course friendly fire still a concern. Alien Breed 3: Descent (PC) Review - PAGE 1 Sean Ridgeley - Thursday, November 25th, 2010 Like Share. Alien Breed 3: Descent is currently available on Xbox Live arcade for 800 Microsoft Points, Steam for $9.99 and PS3 at a later date. Repetitive, no real new elements apart water everywhere, Alien Breed 3: Descent doesn't manage to get as good as the others, as you're always seeing the same rooms over and over. System: Xbox 360, PC, PS3: Dev: Team17: Pub: Team17: Release: November 17, 2010: Players: 1-2: Screen Resolution: 480p-720p: The sound in this game is spot on, with great sound effects as Conrad moves about the space station. Players collect weapons as they navigate dark halls in an effort to regain control of the space station. Alien Breed 3: Descent is a game that disappears between all of the other shooters. Alien Breed 3: Descent Review By Martin Baker Published April 22, 2011 at 12:32 pm ; Games. Xbox 360 | PC System: PC, X360, PS3: Dev: Team17: Pub: Team17: Release: November 17, 2010: Players: 1-2: Screen Resolution: 480p-720p: The sound in this game is spot on, with great sound effects as Conrad moves about the space station. However, if you can't get enough of shooting up aliens old school style, then Alien Breed 3: Descent … However, if you can't get enough of shooting up aliens old school style, then Alien Breed 3: Descent … I would like to thank Team17 for this game and letting me publish this video. Elliot Volkman is the editor for Play This magazine, and a social media addict. While there isn't much in the way of innovation, Descent is a great mindless shooter to kill in a weekend or with a friend. Sure, there appears to be a lot going against Alien Breed 3: Descent, but that may be due to how quickly this chapter was released after the previous. It doesn't break new ground, but is a great addition to the Xbox Live Arcade or PSN. Alien Breed 3: Descent is the last in the trilogy chronicling the saga of the Conrad, the engineer on the unlucky space ship Leopold that crashed into the even more … Cutscenes in general were relatively bland, especially the comic style scenes that explained what Conrad was doing on the ship. Each time one of the devices is activated, you also have to watch a cutscene, which does little to move the story along. The final chapter in the Alien Breed trilogy has been released, and continues to serve an onslaught of aliens. Much of the game takes place in the failing ship that has crash-landed into a melting ice planet though, which means Conrad will be trekking through a lot of water. With Alien Breed 3: Descent, gamers can fight to the conclusion of the latest trilogy. Alien Breed 3: Descent Review. CCC Freelance Writer Alien Breed 3: Descent is a game that disappears between all of the other shooters. System: Xbox 360, PC, PS3: Dev: Team17: Pub: Team17: Release: November 17, 2010: Players: 1-2: Screen Resolution: 480p-720p: The sound in this game is spot on, with great sound effects as Conrad moves about the space station. Though the story has concluded, it was an unsavory journey to the finish line. With Alien Breed 3: Descent, gamers can fight to the conclusion of the latest trilogy. With Alien Breed 3: Descent, gamers can fight to the conclusion of the latest trilogy. Alien Breed 3: Descent is a 3rd person shooter in which players assume the role of a soldier battling aliens aboard a stranded space station. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. Gameplay is viewed from an isometric viewpoint, placing the player at a three-quarters perspective above Conrad a la Diablo. For Alien Breed 3 it appears Team17 only reduced the amount of meaningless cut scenes and fixed the melee attack. 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