Parents' Guide to

Aliens vs. Predator

By Marc Saltzman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 18+

Halo-type sci-fi shooter, just with more gore and profanity.

Game PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360 2010
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Based on 10 parent reviews

Captain_Squeaks
Captain_Squeaks Adult
April 18, 2019
age 16+

Very graphic game for fans of alien or predator

This game is super graphic but in that 2010 Ps3 game style but the graphics dont hold up so it does not look realistic therefor not making it as violent as say mortal kombat X and there is a lot of swearing from the marines so I'd say 16 and up.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
Lemondropz
Lemondropz Adult
January 11, 2016
age 18+

Rating

Its a great game overall, really gory.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
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What’s It About?

The UK team responsible for the original ALIENS VS. PREDATOR (\"AvP\") back in 1999 has remade the game from scratch for high-definition consoles and powerful PCs. This sci-fi-driven first-person shooter lets gamers play three separate single-player campaigns -- each one as a different species -- as well as partake in online multiplayer modes that pits Marines, Aliens, and Predators against one another in a bloody fight to the finish. Each side has its own weapons and fighting style: human Marines use the latest military firepower; the agile Aliens slash with their blade-like claws and vicious jaws; and the Predators (which look like monsters with dreadlocks) stealthily stalk from the shadows and use various gadgets, alien weaponry, and wrist blades to take down the enemy.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (10):
Kids say (30):

Even though the "Aliens" and "Predator" brands (based on feature films) aren't a hot commodity these days, the game's three distinct races could've made for an exhilarating shooter/horror experience. But each of three solo campaigns prove to be uninspiring and repetitive. Many of the missions start out strong, giving gamers a good sense of purpose -- seek out colonists, defend the alien queen, or protect the pyramid and the secrets contained within them (depending on your species) -- but after a few battles it feels like a "been there, done that" game. The same goes for the lackluster multiplayer modes that tend to favor quantity over quality, though playing Deathmatch mode on the Refinery map had its moments. Overall, the audiance for Alien vs. Predator is the fans of the franchise. It might be best to wait for it to be in the bargain bin (which shouldn't be long).

Online interaction: Aliens vs. Predator game offers a number of online multiplayer modes and players can also chat using a headset, if desired. As a result you might hear other players use profanity in a head-to-head game.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about whether an "R"-rated movie means the game must be "M"-rated. Is all the violence, gore, and blood part of the appeal with this franchise?

  • What is the impact of playing violent video games?

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