Captures the feel of aliens. Pacing is good. Game does a good job of teaching you how to play. I really enjoy this game. Its unique while having elements of games I love, like xcom, and staying true to aliens genre. I pretty much exclusively play shooters and only looked into this because I've played fireteam to death, and while I was apprehensive about trying a real time tactical squad game I am so glad I tried it. One of the best parts of this game is rescuing people. I love getting people out. The game allows you do things you always wanted our marines in Aliens to do, rescue civilians, save your squad mates. The way the game conducts operations is also really great allowing you to keep playing, learn from your mistakes, not have to reload every time one thing goes wrong . I've only reloaded once, TTK and I just didn't think I could recover but otherwise I evacuate my downed operators and Charlie Mike. Love this game.