We are currently in the perfect climate for the Alien franchise. With the recent release of the new Alien: Earth television series and the recent success of a little VR title called Alien: Rogue Incursion, fans of this epic IP are getting much to enjoy. But while many were able to enjoy Rogue Incursion on various VR platforms, the game didn’t have a chance to live up to its full potential or player base.

That’s where Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition comes into play. This new version of the VR title comes to modern gaming consoles to deliver all players a chance to jump into this tale ahead of the launch of its upcoming sequel. But is this game even worth touching?

Story and Gameplay

Like with any Alien or even Prometheus story, Alien: Rogue Incursion begins with its protagonist, Zula Hendricks, as her curiosity puts her into harm’s way. Teaming up with her synth buddy Davis-01, Zula aims to get to the bottom of the sudden Xenomorph infestation and the hope that some survivors remain.

It’s a pretty basic yet totally Alien-type of plot at its core, but one that helps to move the plot along, as most of us know we’re here for stealth and combat against one of the scariest horror species we’ve come to know of the genre.

When it came to gameplay, it was very easy to see that this title came from humble begins on VR hardware. It isn’t the most complex title gameplay-wise, and this can often come at its detriment as you’re mostly just spraying enemies with bullets. The goal is to conserve your supplies across your adventure, but it’s really just limited to ammo, health stims, and throwable distractions.

I wasn’t blown away by the gameplay on display, as it pales in comparison to the likes of Alien: Isolation, which premiered over a decade ago at this point. It certainly isn’t a bad shooter, but it’s definitely not the direction I would’ve gone for an Alien game. It can often remind me more of Aliens: Colonial Marines with just how basic and action-heavy the game is overall.

Visuals and Sound

Places where the game shines and truly reminds you of its roots are in its visuals and sound design. Though not the best-looking title releasing in 2025, Alien: Rogue Incursion has some very eerie, haunting hallways that offer little to no light, giving the Xenomorphs the chance to slither above and around you. It’s times like these that offer their environment to help leverage gameplay a bit more, making things feel more like an Alien game overall.

Weapons, equipment, Xenomorphs, and the overall score help sell the vibe ingrained within this franchise. I couldn’t wait to hear that pleasing blip sound on the motion sensor the first time it ramped up or the sound of my rifle, almost silently blasting shells. It’s becoming clearer that Alien may be the most audibly satisfying IP available.

Feedback and Conclusion

Though it isn’t my favorite Alien game available, Alien: Rogue Incursion is a pretty solid middle-of-the-road title for those who like both the horror and action aspects of the varied Alien franchise. And even with that being said, I still had a great time with it because it held my attention, thanks to the story and overall atmosphere.

Though gameplay wasn’t anything amazing, it was something that also didn’t feel like I was committing to something that would take up too much brain capacity. If you like Isolation and you’re looking for something similar, this is the best you’ll get for now, as I hope that this title’s sequel can lead with more well-roundedness in the future.