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Aliens: Dark Descent Standard Edition - XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One [Digital]

ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
SKU: 6549606
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In Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise. You are the commander. They are your weapon. Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Forge unique paths for survival, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones, and setting up motion trackers in a persistent world where your actions impact levels forever. Customize your squad with a selection of different classes. Level up and specialize your soldiers with unique abilities and an arsenal of weapons, armor, and perks, for high stakes missions in treacherous territory. Develop your base to research new tech and improve your squad even further. Manage your resources wisely and take calculated risks to outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you and your squad stop the outbreak before it’s too late?

Features
  • Stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak

    Face off in a gripping original Alien story against iconic Xenomorph creatures ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and many more.

  • You are the commander

    Lead strategically and change squad tactics from mission to mission, carefully managing your soldiers’ health, resources, and sanity, to avoid permanent team losses and mental breakdowns.

  • Tread carefully

    Forge unique paths for survival in a persistent world, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones and setting up motion trackers to stay one step ahead of these creatures.

  • Level up and specialize your soldiers

    Assemble and level up squads composed of 5 starting Marines classes, with dozens of specializations, unique abilities and weapons.

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  • Edition
    Standard Edition
    ESRB Rating
    M (Mature 17+)
    ESRB Descriptors
    Blood and gore, Strong language, Violence
    Compatible Platform(s)
    XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, XBOX One
    Software Format
    Digital
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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not a bad game just give it time

    The game still has a few flaws as far as technical issues but it's not that bad but you do have to push through the first two sections and finish the main missions before you can start leveling up your characters easier through the training option.

    Posted by rob0976

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Questions & Answers
  • Does the game feature any new creatures from the Alien franchise?

    Aliens: Dark Descent will feature horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise.

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  • What is the approximate file size of the game?

    The approximate game file size is 33 gigabytes.

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  • What are the different classes of soldiers you can customize?

    You can customize your squad with a selection of different classes.

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  • Are there any unique abilities you can unlock for your soldiers?

    Yes, you can level up and specialize your soldiers with unique abilities.

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  • Can you create safe zones in the game?

    Yes, you can forge unique paths for survival by creating safe zones.

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