# Devs Play Alien: Isolation **URL:** \ **Category:** Streams\ **Tags:** stream\ **Created:** [February 16, 2017, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582 "2017-02-16T12:00:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/1 "2017-02-16T12:00:32Z")
Final Update: [Alien: Isolation - BONUS video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv2tddyBwBs) ![](http://i.imgur.com/TT1OdV1.jpg) Alien: Isolation is a first person survival horror game released by Creative Assembly in 2014. It’s a stand-alone story that serves as a follow-up to the original 1979 movie. You take up the role of Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley, as you try to survive on a space station with trigger-happy humans, malfunctioned androids and the titular alien. ## “Devs Play”? What is this? We’re ripping off the name from Double Fine’s YT series. But we’re justified in that because one of us (Rust Weaver aka Christiaan) worked on this game as content designer. I’m playing through this game blind, while Christiaan co-commentates, offers insight into the game’s development and answers all sorts of questions. ## Audience Participation This Let’s Play is being recorded while also streaming it, so we take questions about the game live. If you can’t take part live, don’t worry, you can ask your questions here in this thread and we will go through them in future episodes. The only limitation is that if a question is spoilery, you can only ask it _after_ we are passed that point in the game. If there are endgame related questions, we’ll answer those in a separate Q&A video. ## How long is this game? A first playthrough of the game is around 15 hours. Episodes will be uploaded in chunks in 40 minutes, since it’s rather slow-paced and we don’t want to have an episode where there’s little to no progress. ## How often will you upload this LP? Recording sessions are on Wednesdays. We get around 3-4 episodes out of these, so we’ll try and upload that many per week. ## Where can I catch the live show? If you’d like to ask your questions live, we will be recording every Wednesday on [my Twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/realsovietbear) at 9PM Swedish/8PM GMT/3PM EST. ## Content Warnings This game is rated M for mature and the Alien was originally designed by H. R. Giger, so there will be violence, gore and disturbing imagery. ##:glitchcrab: SPOILER POLICY :glitchcrab: No spoilers for areas we haven’t passed yet, not even in spoiler tags. ## EPISODE LIST [Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2jGgLrYQK4lV9jFAQv9XOG9v4w-sVP9) [Part 01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbJ2F457izM) [Part 02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_OM-Ncl5Q) [Part 03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffeD2o29p_Y) [Part 04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6QMkULe1M) [Part 05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBW9mJCGOIc) [Part 06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWM0QnoJcq8) [Part 07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQANXlDkpGw) [Part 08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu87ZFg3FMs) [Part 09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onPlSVEHjoM) [Part 10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn0m9QnLBB0) [Part 11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxmoKLRfvS0) [Part 12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxEHDP9b8Js) [Part 13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFKP9yVUlw4) [Part 14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXz8h0Qqroc) [Part 15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfuMbKl3EsQ) [Part 16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGCbtmJvPsU) [Part 17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO2l78Uv430) [Part 18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE2x8rHy7ho) [Part 19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M4-OcVRLa0) [Part 20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QNchRkwYOA) [Part 21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ex0MPsOYlI) [Part 22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QMcqrmEAks) [Part 23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvPNzisyKhQ) [Part 24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRDl_ssdtIQ) [Part 25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FPykAUaGg) [Part 26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fro8Ln5Be4c) [Part 27 - FINALE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcW57VkRBcA) [Part 28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv2tddyBwBs) ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/2 "2017-02-16T12:02:01Z")
Queued up questions: - ~~@scumm_boy: Do you know what lead to the choice of using a custom engine?~~ - ~~@scumm_boy: How many passes does it take to render the scene?~~ - ~~The Opponent: How many people played it with a camera peripheral?~~ - ~~SIGTERM: Does the alien learn from confrontations with the other humans or is their behavior too simple for any learning to apply?~~ - ~~SIGTERM: Please try to cause an alien / working joe meeting.~~ ---
**Author:** ![SIGTERM](https://www.lp.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a3d4f5/32.png) [@SIGTERM](https://www.lp.zone/u/SIGTERM)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/3 "2017-02-16T15:13:18Z")
Please don’t forget to run around a bit every now and then once the game’s namesake is introduced. ---
**Author:** ![dijondujour](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/dijondujour/32/85279_2.png) [@dijondujour](https://www.lp.zone/u/dijondujour)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/4 "2017-02-16T17:09:09Z")
I love this idea, but this is dangeriously close to being just a stream dump, which would belong in the Stream subforum. What are you going to do to the videos to make them proper LP videos and not just stream archives? ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/5 "2017-02-16T17:16:18Z")
Well, I know that I saw some old SA LPs recorded on stream as well, so I thought it would be fine. To be honest, even if this was recorded locally, it would probably have the same things content-wise, only without audience questions being asked as we play. I disabled all my usual stream stuff (like notifications, chat, etc) to keep the videos clean and viewer-friendly. I understand if this is risky territory, so if you don’t feel confident about it, you can close the thread. EDIT: I guess it’s in the Streams section now. I’ll keep the format of the thread and posts the same as it was initially planned. ---
**Author:** ![SIGTERM](https://www.lp.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a3d4f5/32.png) [@SIGTERM](https://www.lp.zone/u/SIGTERM)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/6 "2017-02-16T20:05:16Z")
I’d honestly call it close enough to fit in the LP subforum, if you bring a dev who worked on it and talk about the game and how it was made, it’s more than a regular stream. ---
**Author:** ![dijondujour](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/dijondujour/32/85279_2.png) [@dijondujour](https://www.lp.zone/u/dijondujour)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/7 "2017-02-16T20:06:11Z")
I discussed it with the other mods and we decided this is more appropriate for the streams section. The message Bob sent you explains why in more detail. But yeah, it’s just a change of venue, please feel free to continue with your original plan! ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2017, 2:07pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/8 "2017-02-18T14:07:04Z")
Part 2 is now available for your viewing pleasure. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/VY_OM-Ncl5Q/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 02") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_OM-Ncl5Q) ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2017, 10:24am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/9 "2017-02-20T10:24:48Z")
Part 3 is now available to watch: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ffeD2o29p_Y/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 03") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffeD2o29p_Y) This is as much as we’ve recorded so far. The next recording session will be on Wednesday 9PM Swedish/8PM GMT/3PM EST and will last for around 2 hours, so feel free to drop by! ---
**Author:** ![Maestroso88](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/maestroso88/32/2566_2.png) [@Maestroso88](https://www.lp.zone/u/Maestroso88)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/10 "2017-02-22T20:11:08Z")
Enjoying the videos so far! I like the insight into the game’s development from your co-commentator, and I’m looking forward to the next videos. Having played the game myself a couple months back, it’s interesting to watch someone else play through it. The behind-the-scenes stuff adds a whole other layer to it that I really like. Keep it up! One issue I’ve had, though, is that you haven’t been updating the playlist. I’m keeping track through that, so it would be super helpful if you kept that up to date. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/11 "2017-02-22T22:40:35Z")
Oh, sorry about the playlist. I thought I had queued them up into playlist, but apparently I have to manually do it if I schedule videos. We finished our second session, so we’ll be uploading it in 3 or 4 parts throughout the next week for YouTube. ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2017, 9:18am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/12 "2017-02-23T09:18:38Z")
Here’s Part 4 of our adventures in android hell: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Io6QMkULe1M/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 04") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6QMkULe1M) ---
**Author:** ![scumm\_boy](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/scumm_boy/32/85013_2.png) [@scumm\_boy](https://www.lp.zone/u/scumm_boy)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/13 "2017-02-23T16:29:32Z")
A question for a future stream: Do you know what lead to the choice of using a custom engine? And a follow-up: How many passes does it take to render the scene? ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/14 "2017-02-25T15:31:44Z")
Part 5 is up: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/WBW9mJCGOIc/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 05") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBW9mJCGOIc) We have our first very lengthy encounter with the Alien. ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 10:48am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/15 "2017-02-27T10:48:47Z")
Part 6 is now up: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/PWM0QnoJcq8/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 06") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWM0QnoJcq8) Do we finally escape from the medical ward? Find out in this video! This is the final VOD from the last session, so if you want to catch-up until the next recording session, now’s the best time. ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/16 "2017-03-02T00:38:24Z")
Part 07 is now up: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/uQANXlDkpGw/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 07") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQANXlDkpGw) This is from this week’s play session. The remaining two parts will be uploaded before next week’s stream. We’re probably at one of the most difficult sections of the game in this video, so expect a lot of dying. ---
**Author:** ![Maestroso88](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/maestroso88/32/2566_2.png) [@Maestroso88](https://www.lp.zone/u/Maestroso88)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/17 "2017-03-02T02:05:24Z")
Oh god, yeah - that part is brutal. One of my criticisms of the game is how the difficulty is so front-loaded, and that has mostly to do with your ability to interact with the alien. ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/18 "2017-03-04T15:57:55Z")
Part 08 is now available: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/yu87ZFg3FMs/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 08") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu87ZFg3FMs) Good news, we’re out of that brutal area and only have a semi-brutal area to finish! ---
**Author:** ![RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/user_avatar/www.lp.zone/realsovietbear/32/84937_2.png) [@RealSovietBear](https://www.lp.zone/u/RealSovietBear)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2017, 7:40am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/19 "2017-03-07T07:40:49Z")
Part 09 is now up: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/onPlSVEHjoM/maxresdefault.jpg "Devs Play Alien: Isolation - Part 09") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onPlSVEHjoM) This is the last video from the previous stream session, so you can catch up until the next stream on Wednesday. ---
**Author:** ![SIGTERM](https://www.lp.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a3d4f5/32.png) [@SIGTERM](https://www.lp.zone/u/SIGTERM)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2017, 11:06am UTC](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582/20 "2017-03-07T11:06:20Z")
Does the alien learn from confrontations with the other humans or is their behavior too simple for any learning to apply? (Please try to cause an alien / working joe meeting.) [Next page](https://www.lp.zone/t/devs-play-alien-isolation/1582.md?page=2)