Aliens as playable creatures

[error101]

Gearbox said that the multilayer would be like the gloom mod in Quake. So I wonder how playing as the aliens will turn out in this game?

[francis]

I hope that the next trailer will be about competitive multiplayer, or at least that someone will talk about it.

[Shadow Raptor]

Some debate going on whether the multiplayer in this game is worth it. I'm honestly hoping for the best and for some wicked kills as the Aliens. With any luck the network will pick....umm i mean they will have a decent control scheme for the aliens

[francis]

I hope for some new features too, being able to pick up opponents on the ground from the ceiling or into vents would be awesome, it'd be better than the Trophy kills AvP 2010 had in my opinion plus you'd be less vulnerable as a Xeno and more careful as a Colonial Marine.

[Shadow Raptor]

Originally Posted by francis

I hope for some new features too, being able to pick up opponents on the ground from the ceiling or into vents would be awesome, it'd be better than the Trophy kills AvP 2010 had in my opinion plus you'd be less vulnerable as a Xeno and more careful as a Colonial Marine.

True, but they'd have to make it fair for both sides. If they gave us full run with the Xeno, the Marines wouldn't stand a chance.

[francis]

That's what I didn't like about AvP 2010, the Marines never had their full arsenal ( The IR flip up visor would've been useful against other Marines and Predators), they didn't even get to use their flares... They should go extreme on both sides

Edit: Although unlike AvP, there would be Countermeasures against these attacks. You'd require the assistance of another Marine player to stay alive and not get dragged away thus emphasizing on the Teamwork aspect.

[Pvt. Jim Barber]

If they nail the controls and the gameplay in multiplayer they will have a masterpiece on their hands

[Jarac]

As long as the controls are tight, the balance is good, and there's plenty of gametypes, I'll be happy.

I'd really like to see a Left 4 Dead type of game mode, where a group of Marines have to make it to an extraction point/safe house while being constantly hunted by computer and human-controlled Aliens.

*crosses fingers*

[Shadow Raptor]

Originally Posted by Jarac

As long as the controls are tight, the balance is good, and there's plenty of gametypes, I'll be happy.

I'd really like to see a Left 4 Dead type of game mode, where a group of Marines have to make it to an extraction point/safe house while being constantly hunted by computer and human-controlled Aliens.

*crosses fingers*

I'd like this as well, but with a mix of the Cameron Aliens and the suspenseful, we're going to die Giger Alien. As Musta pointed out, the Giger Alien would be a more silent stalker, laying ambushes but nevert really seen by you until its too late.

[Pvt. Jim Barber]

Originally Posted by Shadow Raptor

I'd like this as well, but with a mix of the Cameron Aliens and the suspenseful, we're going to die Giger Alien. As Musta pointed out, the Giger Alien would be a more silent stalker, laying ambushes but nevert really seen by you until its too late.

Spooky, my guess is that if they were to have that it would be either unlocked if you got so many kills, or if its just one of the classes you can choose?