In Aliens: Dark Descent , you command a team of tough Colonial Marines tasked with stopping a terrifying xenomorph attack on the moon of Lethe. Command soldiers in real-time as you battle legendary xenomorphs, employees of the greedy Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of terrifying creatures previously unknown in the Alien franchise. They are your weapons. Traverse vast, open levels and take down your opponents strategically and intuitively with the push of a button. Be careful. Enemies adapt their tactics to your actions, and death is permanent. Find unexpected ways to survive, discover shortcuts, create safety zones, and use motion sensors in a persistent world where the effects of your actions will be felt for the rest of the game. Choose your team composition with different character classes at your disposal. Develop and specialize your soldiers with unique skills and an arsenal of weapons, armor, and bonuses to prepare them for risky missions in treacherous terrain. Develop a base where you can develop new technologies and improve your team even more. Manage your resources wisely and take risks strategically as you try to outwit the most dangerous creature known to mankind. Can you stop the xenomorphs before it's too late?• Enter the immersive world of the Alien and face off against legendary xenomorphs, including face-catchers, praetorians and queens, as well as other enemies including rogue commandos and an all-new threat that will appear in Alien for the first time• Command strategically and change your team's tactics in each mission, taking health into account, Soldiers' psyche and resources to avoid irreparable losses and nervous breakdowns• Find unexpected ways to survive in a sustainable world, discover shortcuts, create safety zones, and use motion sensors to avoid being caught off guard• Match and develop teams, starting with up to five Marine classes, with dozens of specializations, unique skills, and weapons at your disposal.