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Alien RPG: Core Rulebook (Hardcover)
Product number:
FLFALE002
Manufacturer:
Free League Publishing
This is the official Alien tabletop roleplaying game - a universe of body horror and corporate brinkmanship, where synthetic people play god while space truckers and marines serve host to newborn ghoulish creatures. It's a harsh and unforgiving universe and you are nothing if not expendable. Stay alive if you can. This Core Rulebook is a beautifully illustrated full-color hardcover book of 392 pages, both presenting the world of Alien in the year 2183 and a fast and effective ruleset designed specifically to enhance the Alien experience.
The game supports two distinct game modes:
• Cinematic play is based on pre-made scenarios that emulate the dramatic arc of an ALIEN film. Designed to be played in a single session, this game mode emphasizes high stakes and fast and brutal play. You are not all expected to survive. The core rulebook contains one introductory Cinematic scenario, Hope's Last Day.
• Campaign play is designed for longer continuous play with the same cast of player characters over many game sessions, letting you explore the ALIEN universe freely, sandbox style. The core rulebook contains random tables and other powerful tools to quickly create star systems, colonies, missions, encounters, and NPCs for your campaign.
The rules of the game are based on the acclaimed Year Zero Engine, used in award-winning games such as Tales from the Loop and Mutant: Year Zero, but adapted and further developed to fully support and enhance the core themes of Alien: horror and action in the cold darkness of space.
The game supports two distinct game modes:
• Cinematic play is based on pre-made scenarios that emulate the dramatic arc of an ALIEN film. Designed to be played in a single session, this game mode emphasizes high stakes and fast and brutal play. You are not all expected to survive. The core rulebook contains one introductory Cinematic scenario, Hope's Last Day.
• Campaign play is designed for longer continuous play with the same cast of player characters over many game sessions, letting you explore the ALIEN universe freely, sandbox style. The core rulebook contains random tables and other powerful tools to quickly create star systems, colonies, missions, encounters, and NPCs for your campaign.
The rules of the game are based on the acclaimed Year Zero Engine, used in award-winning games such as Tales from the Loop and Mutant: Year Zero, but adapted and further developed to fully support and enhance the core themes of Alien: horror and action in the cold darkness of space.
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5 reviews
Game over, man. Game over!
I have been a fan of the Alien worlds for decades. I have seen every movie from the good ones to the bad ones. I think I have every related comic as well. I know this place, and my recurring dreams/nightmares are not being prepared for Mrs. Miles' Spanish class and trying to get away from Xenomorphs. The book is gorgeous and the rules are straightforward. The mechanics of the game are simple. The cinematic play versus the campaign play is a great addition. I can't wait to get my fellow gamers on an express elevator to hell, going down!
November 13, 2021 8:20 PM
ALIEN
The game is absolutely amazing!!! The two different play methods are very useful. The world is explained very well and the art brings you there. The system is fast and exciting again bringing that sense of danger and adrenalin. Alien RPG I would suggest to any gamers who want to drop the swords and armor and grab a Heavy Pulse rifle (just one of the selections). The book itself is from Free League so it is a top notch quality book just like all of the books they put out. 100% recommended
October 2, 2021 7:02 PM
Patrick Jarvis
Nice detail, decent gaming characteristics, vibrant pictures, plenty of fluff. But layout was confusing, and page design left something to be desired.
August 3, 2021 8:15 PM
Great thematic RPG
I am really impressed with how well this game captures the feel of the Alien IP. I am especially excited about the rules for panic and anticipate many "game over" moments. Can't wait to try it out!
November 15, 2020 6:48 AM
Matt
I am really impressed with how well this game captures the feel of the Alien IP. I am especially excited about the rules for panic and anticipate many game over moments. Can't wait to try it out!
November 15, 2020 12:00 AM
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