Area 51

"Aliens are nothing new to the videogame world. We've had alien themes going all the way back to Space Invaders, and now in this generation of consoles the myth of these little grey fellows continues in Midways telling of Area 51."

"Upon receiving notification from Area 51 that a viral outbreak has just shut down the research facility and that automated quarantine procedures have locked all scientific and military personnel inside, the US Army sends in a small Special Forces unit..."

"You'll certainly play worse FPS games than Area 51 in your lifetime, but you'll also certainly play better ones, too."

"Appreciating Area 51 isn't too difficult. At a glance, it's a beautiful title with quite a few promising gimmicks and some slick gameplay. Closer inspection reveals a game slightly twisted by a strange collection of misshapen quirks and bizarre shortcomings. What neither perspective will tell you outright, however, is that Area 51 is ultimately a great title worthy of a shooter enthusiast's time and money."

"Anyone who seems intrigued by the game’s premises or feels the urge for some arcade style shooter fun should definitely consider checking out Midway’s Area 51 as it is well worth a serious look. I did find myself much more pleased by the single-player aspect of the game as opposed to the multiplayer modes, which felt much too loose for my tastes so I can’t say that I would recommend the game for those primarily interested in the online features of Area 51. On the other hand, those looking for an interesting and engrossing single-player campaign should have no trouble getting right into the game’s action."