Aliens: Fireteam Elite

Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch • 2021

2021

Quick resume

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

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Pros

Engaging cooperative gameplay
Faithful alien universe atmosphere
Variety of classes and weapons
Challenging difficulty modes
Good audiovisual design

Cons

Limited content and missions
Weak ai bots for solo play
Lack of in-game voice/text chat
Matchmaking difficulties
Repetitive gameplay loop

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Value.

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Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players can customize difficulty settings freely and choose from many classes and playstyles, allowing personal control over gameplay experience."

Rogue Legacy 2
"Players can customize classes, loadouts, weapons, and perks freely, and choose difficulty levels, allowing control over gameplay experience."
Competence

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4

"The game offers challenging combat with skill-based mechanics, punishing difficulty, and meaningful progression that rewards mastery."

Conquest Dark
"Game offers skill-based combat, challenging higher difficulties, and progression through upgrades and perks that reward mastery."
Competition

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-3

"Focus is on cooperative play and personal/team progress rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

R.E.P.O.
"Focus is on cooperative play and personal/team progress rather than direct competition or leaderboards."
Continuation

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2

"Players enjoy replaying levels, endless mode, and challenges, though some find content limited and sessions relatively short."

Tanuki Sunset
"Players enjoy replaying missions with challenge cards and higher difficulties, but content is limited and some find replayability shallow."
Cooperation

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5

"Strong emphasis on 4-player co-op gameplay; multiplayer greatly enhances experience."

Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2
"Strong emphasis on 3-player co-op gameplay; playing with friends or other players is highly encouraged and improves experience."
Creativity

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3

"Customization of characters, gear, and builds allows creative expression within predefined systems."

Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
"Customization of characters, weapons, and perks allows creative expression within defined structures."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-4

"Gameplay encourages equal participation and teamwork; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

Alien Swarm
"Gameplay encourages teamwork and shared success; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief through cooperative alien combat."

Alien Swarm
"Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, immersing in the Alien universe and intense combat."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the franchise, not out of obligation or pressure."

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest in the franchise, not out of obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

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3

"Players try different classes, abilities, and personal challenges, exploring game mechanics and strategies."

UBERMOSH Vol.5
"Players try different classes, loadouts, and challenge cards, exploring gameplay variations and strategies."
Exploration

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-2

"Missions are mostly linear with limited open exploration; some variety in environments but no large-scale discovery."

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"Missions are mostly linear with limited exploration; some environmental lore and secrets exist but limited discovery."
Expression

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3

"Customization of characters and weapons allows personal expression within the game."

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"Character and weapon customization provide opportunities for personal expression within the game's aesthetic."
Fantasy

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5

"Strong fantasy elements with sci-fi narrative, alien worlds, and imaginative creatures creating an immersive fictional experience."

Black Mesa
"Strong immersion in the imaginative Alien universe with sci-fi elements, monsters, and lore."
Fellowship

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4

"Players feel part of a cooperative community playing together; social interaction and shared experiences emphasized."

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"Players feel part of a cooperative community, especially when playing with friends or active groups."
Growth

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4

"Leveling, unlocking weapons, and perk upgrades provide learning and personal development."

Star Saviors
"Progression through leveling classes, unlocking perks, and upgrading weapons supports learning and development."
Health

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-4

"Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

God of War
"Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."
Idle

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-3

"Requires focused attention during missions; not designed for casual or background play."

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"Requires focused attention during missions; not designed for casual or background play."
Intimacy

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2

"Co-op play fosters social interaction and camaraderie, though not focused on close emotional relationships."

VR Dungeon Knight
"Some social interaction and camaraderie in co-op play, but limited emotional or close relationship formation."
Leadership

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1

"Some players take leadership roles in coordinating teams, but overall gameplay emphasizes shared cooperation."

The Outlast Trials
"Some players may lead team coordination, but overall gameplay emphasizes balanced team roles and cooperation."
Progression

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4

"Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, weapons, perks, and leveling up."

Star Saviors
"Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, weapons, perks, and cosmetics through gameplay and leveling."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

1

"While some find the game relaxing and satisfying, the gameplay is often tense and challenging, especially at higher difficulties."

Rabbit and Steel
"Game can be tense and challenging especially on higher difficulties, but also offers casual modes for relaxed play."
Sensation

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3

"Engaging audiovisual effects and intense combat provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

Enlisted
"Enjoyable audiovisual effects, sound design, and intense combat provide sensory stimulation and excitement."
Status

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-3

"Limited social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on cooperative achievement rather than status."

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Story

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2

"Narrative is present but minimal and subtle; story elements are optional and secondary to gameplay."

DarkMaus
"Narrative is present but minimal and mostly delivered through text and voice lines; story is secondary to gameplay."
Strategy

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3

"Players use tactical thinking in combat and build optimization, with some strategic depth in equipment and ability choices."

Deuterium Wars
"Players use tactical thinking in class synergy, loadout choices, and combat positioning, especially on harder difficulties."
Thrill

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3

"Combat intensity and enemy waves create moments of suspense and excitement."

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"Combat intensity and enemy waves create suspense and excitement, especially in higher difficulty modes."
Value

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1

"Generally considered good value on sale; some feel full price is high given limited content."

Snakeybus
"Generally considered good value on sale; full price is debated due to limited content and replayability."
Violence

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5

"Core gameplay revolves around combat, destruction, and explosive violence against alien enemies."

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"Core gameplay involves combat, shooting, and destroying alien enemies in intense action sequences."
Survival

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4

"Players must avoid death and manage resources to survive waves of enemies."

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