Alien: Earth is an action-adventure strategy title that launched on PC in early 1997. The game centers on a protagonist who has an unusual rapport with Xenomorphs, capable of communicating with and commanding them in combat situations - a premise that proved divisive when the game first released. While critics were generally receptive, players found the conceit of domesticating these creatures harder to swallow. Early footage from the game's second season has now surfaced, suggesting continued development and support for the title despite the mixed reception to its core mechanics.
Opinions were truly mixed about Alien: Earth when it premiered last year. Many in the media loved the series, while fans had a harder time accepting the premise that the main character could handle Xenomorphs like a well-trained dog, and that they could even communicate with her…