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Aliens: Colonial Marines

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Buckle up, soldier! Welcome to Aliens: Colonial Marines. Created by Gearbox, the critically acclaimed and fan-favorite developers of Borderlands and Brothers In Arms, you and your friends will become the most badass military outfit in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just ...

Shooter
Developers
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Age RatingsESRB: Mature 17+ (M)PEGI: 18+
45
Critics

WorthItScore

59%

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Based on typical preferences

Is Aliens: Colonial Marines worth playing?

Aliens: Colonial Marines at a glance:

  • 1 week of content
  • Weak price-to-content
  • Poor critical reception (45%)
  • Old release (12 years ago)

Scoring 59%, and critical reception has been underwhelming, this game might be exactly what you're looking for — or not. Let's explore.

If you're wondering whether this title fits your interests and playstyle, here’s a detailed breakdown of its value and appeal.

Currently priced at $29.99, it may not represent the best value. A more fitting price would be around $7.00. Not the best value at full price — consider wishlisting for later.

Based on the average playtime of 7.0 hours, that works out to about $4.28 per hour. You're paying over 328% more than your typical expectations, which may affect how much you feel you're getting for your money.

At the average playtime of 10 hours per week, you could finish this game in about 1 week.

Critically, the game has been poorly received, averaging 45/100.

Standout positives:

  • It'll take about 1 week to finish so it fits the average preferred length

Things to consider:

  • Could be better value for the expected playtime
  • Poor reception from critics and players (~45%)
  • Likely to feel outdated — released over 12 years ago

Currently available for $29.99 on Steam.

It’s a mixed bag — not without its appeal, especially if the premise resonates with you.

Based on typical player value, this game would feel like great value at around $7.00

At $29.99, this is significantly above your ideal price.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Aliens: Colonial Marines released?

Aliens: Colonial Marines was released in 2013.

What kind of game is Aliens: Colonial Marines?

Aliens: Colonial Marines features gameplay that falls under these genres: Shooter.

What platforms is Aliens: Colonial Marines available on?

You can play Aliens: Colonial Marines on: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, Xbox 360.

Who developed Aliens: Colonial Marines?

Aliens: Colonial Marines was developed by Gearbox Software.

How well is Aliens: Colonial Marines reviewed?

This game has received generally mixed reviews from critics.