Playing right now in theaters, Alien: Romulus earned $108.2 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Already seen it? Play these games to prolong the experience!
To many, Alien Romulus turned out way better than they initially expected. The movie reached an impressive 8.1 user score on Metacritic, enchanting the audience with the tense plot, relatable characters, and unforgettable jumpscares. Many fans point out it’s the ideal tribute to the original Alien movies, but what if you’ve already seen it? Consider extending that creepy experience by playing the best Alien video games!
Key similarities: Movie vs. Games
According to Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez, the movie contains a nod to the 2014 survival-horror game Alien: Isolation.
“The movie is set up in a way [that] every time something bad is about to happen, you will see a phone,” he said on the Inside Total Film podcast. “In the game, every time you knew there’s a phone you’d go, ‘F***, I’m about to go into some bad set-piece.’ It’s the same thing here. You’ll see they’re planted strategically throughout the film. When you see the phone, it’s like: Brace for impact.[1]”
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Carrion
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Sources:
- https://www.metacritic.com/movie/alien-romulus/
- https://80.lv/articles/alien-romulus-director-on-the-inspiration-from-iconic-video-game/
- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/alien-romulus-includes-an-easter-egg-for-this-popular-video-game/1100-6525750/