When comparing BlazeRush vs Alien: Isolation, the Slant community recommends BlazeRush for most people. In the question“What are the best Oculus Rift games?” BlazeRush is ranked 3rd while Alien: Isolation is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose BlazeRush is:
This game provides excellent immersion with a VR headset. There's no lag, the user interface elements are curved making them comfortable to read, and the visual effects work really well within the virtual world.
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Pros
Pro Great VR implementation thanks to quality optimization
This game provides excellent immersion with a VR headset. There's no lag, the user interface elements are curved making them comfortable to read, and the visual effects work really well within the virtual world.
Pro Excellent as a pick-up-and-play game thanks to thegames straightforward arcade racing
The very straightforward arcade-racing-with-guns-gameplay and quick races make it a great game to play in-between other things, or at a casual get-together (if you have friends cool enough to also have the Rift).
Pro Well designed UI for VR allows the game to be easily interfaced with
The developers clearly thought about their UI supporting VR from early on, and the subtle touches they've added really help. The menus are projected into the 3D world on a concave surface, rather than a flat one, making it easier to read stuff on the far edges. The pause menu allows exploring the details of in-game action by projecting the menu behind the action, and allowing positional tracking to continue working. Also screens and videos completely surrounding the viewer on the main menu is a nice touch.
Pro Good local and online multiplayer support allows the game to be easily played online with friends
The game supports up to 4 player local and up to 8 player online multiplayer. This allows you to play with friends, or online with randoms. Either way, it makes the game feel unique each time which helps keep the game from getting predictable or boring.
Pro Excellent atmospheric sound
With minimal music, this game generates much of it's atmosphere from the miscellaneous background noises. The audio generally in the forefront is the titular Alien, which loudly thumps along the ground and through vents. This game also uses directional audio as a tool both for and against the player. It uses it to scare the player, but it simultaneously gives the player more information to survive with.
Pro Beautiful graphics
Aesthetically, this game nails the look and feel of the original film. Both well optimized and incredibly beautiful, this game is a graphical marvel.
Pro Useful tools throughout
The game provides you with many tools and weapons to assist you along the way. Some items you may only find a use for once or twice, but you'll be glad to have them.
Pro Creates a lot of tension
Intelligent A.I. is capable of keeping the game unpredictable. As soon as the Alien starts stalking the player, the game can easily become tense with player never knowing what the Alien will do since the majority of interactions with it are completely unscripted. Especially in VR, you get the feeling like you are actually being hunted.
Pro Excellent, nostalgic design
Environmental design very closely resembles Ridley Scott's Alien. It has the same retro design of the computers as well as a chilling soundtrack. It still works well in the modern age too - the 3D is on point, and the designers have gone into detail. If you dare to spend time exploring, it's a very cool experience wandering around a spaceship and looking out into space.
Cons
Con Can get repetitive
The game can seem very hum drum after spending a good amount of time with it. While this may be true of most racers, this one stands out as repetitive after a while.
Con Continuous D-pad input can strain your thumb
Unlike most racing games, there is no dedicated acceleration button. So, in order to go forwards, you need to push the d-pad in the desired direction - even when just going forward. After a couple games, this can add significant strain to your thumb.
Con Short life span
Con Frustratingly difficult at times
Some segments of the game can be frustratingly difficult or even unfair at higher difficulty settings.
Con Unrealistic teleporting alien
The alien will somehow always be somewhat near you no matter how stealthy you are. This does maintain the game's difficulty, but it can seem unfair putting all this work into not getting heard only to have the alien pop out of the nearest vent.
Con The game progresses slowly, and you can lose interest
The game is too long and quickly loses its charm and tense feelings as the game drags. Too many hours of even the best game can become a chore more than an enjoyable experience. Whats worse is that a bunch of the length is incessant back tracking, which frankly is just a lazy way to prolong a game.