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Aliens: Colonial Marines

Gearbox Software’s and Sega’s take on the Alien franchise, Aliens: Colonial Marines is an action FPS game where players gear up to face the threat of the Xenomorphs, as inspired by the Aliens movie. Players can improve their loadouts through upgrades and take on the challenge in a co-op mode with friends.

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FPS
Released
February 12, 2013
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
Sega
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer

You and your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy. Another glorious day in the Corps.

Buckle up, soldier! Welcome to Aliens™: Colonial Marines. Created by Gearbox, the critically acclaimed and fan-favourite 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 survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Enlist in the Marine Corps.
Bringing you a true sequel to the classic Aliens film, get tooled up with classic Marine weapons including pulse rifles, motion trackers and flamethrowers.

The most authentic Aliens experience ever.
Using authentic environments inspired by the film series including Hadley’s Hope, the Sulaco and LV-426, you will be immersed in an eerie, atmospheric world where any moment could bring your death.

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