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Alien: Isolation writer originally thought Ellen Ripley's daughter as protagonist was too "Son of Frankenstein" and "convenient," but was sold after realizing "everything had ...

One thing that makes Alien: Isolation such a uniquely tense experience is that it feels so personal thanks to its protagonist, Amanda Ripley, being the daughter of Ellen Ripley, the beloved hero of ...
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Alien Franchise's True Main Character: The Doomed Ensemble

There's one character in theAlienfilms whose name is near-synonymous with the franchise—Ellen Ripley. Since the late-70s, Sigourney Weaver's formidable Xenomorph-brawling heroine has cemented herself ...
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10 Years Later, I Think I Finally Understand Alien: Isolation Hate--But It's Still A Masterpiece

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Alien: Isolation celebrated its 10-year anniversary on October 6, 2024. Below, we reexamine how the despite its great ideas, the game may not have ...
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10 Years Later, Alien: Isolation Still Benefits From One Vital Design Decision

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Even a decade after its release, Alien: Isolation remains a standout experience. It's a monumental example of adaptation in video games, thanks to the ...