Perfect Organism

An unofficial guide to   Alien: Isolation  , the greatest, scariest horror game ever made 

There aren't many computer games that can justify an entire book, but for superfans,  Alien: Isolation  is truly extraordinary.  Perfect Organism  reveals all there is to know about every aspect of this masterful game.





Discover the rationale of the set design and art direction, learn about the alien's unnerving abilities to second-guess players. Find out more about the importance of the dynamic audio, the use of seventies archive soundbites, and the darkly beautiful music. Immerse yourself in the technical brilliance of the level design and user interface, and read about the content that never made the final cut.



Andy is an award-winning writer, artist, and internet timewaster from Glasgow who currently lives and works in Yorkshire. He's been a professional journalist for twenty years, covering video games, movies, television, and technology for outlets including Vice, the Guardian, BBC News, PC Gamer, Kotaku, and Edge.



'Oozes with enthusiasm . . . Perfect Organism is testament to the lasting passion a game such as Isolation can inspire'



'Kelly has an encyclopedic knowledge of the game . . . If you've ever wanted to play Alien: Isolation, but never got around to it, Perfect Organism is the ideal companion'



'A fascinating dive into the development of the game and how it cemented its place as one of the greatest survival horrors of all time'