The Next Alien Game Needs to Emulate an Alien: Romulus Sequence

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The Next Alien Game Needs to Emulate an Alien: Romulus Sequence

As a lifelong fan of the Alien franchise, I can confidently say that the zero-gravity sequence in Alien: Romulus is nothing short of breathtaking. It’s a testament to the enduring allure of the series and a beacon for what could be achieved in future Alien games.

The following contains major spoilers for Alien: Romulus.

The Alien series, which celebrated its 45th anniversary recently, continues to thrive with fresh instalments like Alien: Romulus gracing theatres. Generally speaking, the latest Alien movie has been successful despite some discrepancies in its storyline and connections to the franchise’s broader narrative. Nevertheless, it may have delivered one of the most remarkable scenes ever featured in the Alien series, a sequence that future Alien video games could find inspirational.

At the moment, it’s uncertain when we can expect the next popular Alien video game, nor do we know its details. However, Alien: Romulus serves as a model for an ideal combat sequence in an Alien game.

The Next Alien Needs an Alien: Romulus Zero Grav Sequence

Alien: Romulus’ Zero Gravity Scene Instantly Became Iconic

Approximately 90 minutes into the movie ‘Alien: Romulus’, characters Rain and Andy find themselves trapped behind a locked door at the end of a long, creature-filled corridor. When Rain asks Rook (Ian Holm, famously known as Bilbo Baggins from ‘The Lord of the Rings’) to open the door, he declines. With resignation, Rain and Andy settle down near the door. In an attempt to lighten the mood, Rain asks Andy for a joke. Andy shares several jokes with Rain, including one about a book on zero gravity that was impossible to put aside. It’s during this moment that Rain comes up with a plan to gain the upper hand against the approaching Xenomorphs.

Rain stands up and turns off the gravity generator, after which a ten-second countdown begins. As Xenomorphs have acid blood, shooting them would allow their blood to burn a hole in the ship, creating a vacuum that would pull everyone and everything in the vicinity out of the ship and into space. However, turning off the gravity generator would allow Rain a brief period to eliminate the Xenomorphs, as any blood expelled from their bodies would float in the air rather than touch the ground due to zero gravity. Andy then places his hand on Rain’s shoulder to hold her down so she can focus on firing her weapon.

As the clock ticks down, I, the gamer, find myself crouched and ready as Rain. The moment the countdown ends, I start blasting Xenomorphs and Offspring with everything I’ve got. Their blood splatters everywhere, filling the air. After around a minute of relentless gunfire, it seems like I’ve taken out all nearby Xenos, but then I notice their blood heading straight for Andy and me.

Ever since the debut of Alien: Romulus, one particular zero-gravity scene has been a hot topic among fans, and rightly so. It’s thrilling, ear-piercing, edge-of-your-seat exciting, and unlike anything else in the franchise. In fact, it serves as an ideal template for a similar sequence in the upcoming Alien game, as it appears to have been designed with a video game aesthetic in mind.

Alien: Romulus’ Zero Gravity Scene Belongs in the Next Alien Game

As “Alien: Rogue Incursion” approaches with its promising intensity, it’s important to note that being a VR game, it will primarily cater to a specialized audience. Yet, future mainstream “Alien” games should take note and potentially incorporate an element similar to the zero-gravity scene from “Alien: Romulus”. The gameplay in this instance shares some resemblance with an arcade shooter, as Rain’s weapon autonomously targets and locks onto incoming Xenomorphs. A notable moment where she and Andy dodge floating blood will require players to execute tactical maneuvers. There are whispers of a potential sequel to “Alien: Isolation” on the horizon, making it an ideal candidate for such an exhilarating sequence.

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2024-09-26 13:05