Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: The Creative Assembly
- Publishers: Feral Interactive, Sega
Alien: Isolation – Corporate Lockdown: A Deeper Dive into the Depths of Terror
Introduction
Alien: Isolation – Corporate Lockdown is the first expansion pack for the critically acclaimed survival horror game Alien: Isolation. Released in 2014, Corporate Lockdown expands upon the original game’s terrifying atmosphere and intense gameplay with three new maps, a new playable character, and endless hours of terror.
New Maps
Corporate Lockdown introduces three new maps for the game’s Survivor Mode, a time-based challenge that tests players’ skills to the limit. The maps are:
- Corporate Penthouse: A luxurious and expansive apartment high above the Sevastopol station, offering stunning views but also plenty of hiding places for the deadly Xenomorph.
- Medlabs: A labyrinthine medical facility filled with flickering lights and eerie sounds, where players must navigate treacherous corridors and avoid deadly traps.
- Severance: A sprawling industrial area with towering machinery and narrow catwalks, providing ample opportunities for stealth and intense encounters with the Alien.
New Playable Character: Ransome
In addition to the returning protagonist Amanda Ripley, Corporate Lockdown introduces a new playable character: Ransome. Ransome is a heavily armed Corporate Security Officer who brings a new level of firepower to the fight against the Alien. With his powerful weapons and combat skills, Ransome can take the fight to the Alien head-on, but even he must be cautious not to underestimate the creature’s cunning and deadly instincts.
Leaderboards and Challenges
Corporate Lockdown also introduces a new feature: leaderboards. Players can now upload their best times for each of the three new Survivor Mode maps to the Alien: Isolation leaderboards and challenge the world to beat their scores. This adds a new level of replayability and competition to the game, as players strive to prove their skills and emerge as the ultimate Alien survivor.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Corporate Lockdown remains faithful to the original Alien: Isolation experience. Players must use stealth, cunning, and quick thinking to avoid detection and survive the relentless pursuit of the Alien. The Xenomorph’s AI is as deadly as ever, constantly adapting to the player’s tactics and relentlessly stalking its prey.
However, Corporate Lockdown also introduces some new gameplay elements. For example, the new maps offer more opportunities for environmental interaction, allowing players to use objects in the environment to their advantage. Additionally, Ransome’s unique abilities and weapons provide new ways to engage with the Alien, adding variety to the gameplay.
Atmosphere and Sound Design
As with the original game, Alien: Isolation – Corporate Lockdown excels in creating an atmosphere of dread and suspense. The game’s dark and atmospheric environments, combined with the eerie sound design, immerse players in a world of constant fear and paranoia. Every creak and groan could be a sign of the Alien’s approach, and every shadow could conceal the deadly creature.
Conclusion
Alien: Isolation – Corporate Lockdown is an excellent expansion pack that builds upon the strengths of the original game. The new maps, playable character, and leaderboards add significant replayability and challenge, while the相変わらずの優れた雰囲気とサウンドデザインは、プレイヤーを絶え間ない恐怖とパラノイアの渦に引き込みます。 Alien: Isolation – Corporate Lockdown is a must-play for fans of the original game and survival horror enthusiasts alike.
Review Score
8/10
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