Why is Alien Isolation so frightening?

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This is a very strange game. Alien Isolation contains depictions of strong violence, but is not overly violent. Some F bombs are in it, but it's not bad. The horror, threat and suspense is the main reason for its rating.

Hagrid P Hazard · Accepted Answer

This is a very strange game. Alien Isolation contains depictions of strong violence, but is not overly violent. Some F bombs are in it, but it's not bad. The horror, threat and suspense is the main reason for its rating.

Why is Alien Isolation so frightening?

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