1Upsmanship 1Upsmanship: Alien: Isolation (Feat. David Bell)
Oct 17, 2022
Guest David Christopher Bell, writer and host of Gamefully Unemployed podcast, discusses the challenges of playing horror games with asthma. He shares his extreme experience playing 'Alien: Isolation' and capturing the essence of the beloved movie. They debate whether the game feels fresh or dated and the thrill of escaping danger. They also discuss the game's importance as a masterpiece of horror and adaptation.
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Extreme Playthrough
- David Bell played Alien: Isolation in a darkened room with survival supplies and bottles to pee in.
- He even ate MREs quietly in hiding spots to avoid detection by the alien.
Unpredictable AI
- Alien: Isolation's sophisticated AI means the alien's behavior changes with each playthrough.
- No speedrunning strategies exist because there are no predictable patterns.
Mastering Fear, Finding Repetition
- Michael Slame's experience shifted from fear and frustration to enjoyment of the hide-and-seek gameplay.
- He found the game too easy and repetitive toward the end due to abundant ammo and predictable alien behavior.