Area 51 - Game of the Week

WHAT'S THE STORY? Dodgy scientific experiments plus alien lifeforms multiplied by virus outbreak equals rampaging mutants/cyborgs/terrestrials in shutdown research facility.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING: Cinematic first-person shooter that's a mutant hybrid of Aliens, The Thing, Day Of The Dead and 28 Days Later. Looks ravishing and has got David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson voice acting too.

PLAYS LIKE: Doom 3 with slightly brighter lighting.

FOR: Sigourney Weaver. Predator. Anyone who thinks E.T. looks like a turd.

FREEBIES: Win yourself one of five PS2 games we have to give away. Just email your details to webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk and we'll enter you into the draw. Closing date: 1st June 2005

SCREENS: Click on right-hand image to delve into the unknown.

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