Alien: Isolation's Lengthy Gameplay Due to the Xenomorph's Cleverness, Says Former Writer

TL;DR
A former Creative Assembly writer reveals that the increasing intelligence and evolving AI of the xenomorph in Alien: Isolation made the game longer and more complex than initially intended, suggesting that a future sequel might aim to streamline the experience.
- Alien: Isolation is too long because the Alien is too clever, says former Creative Assembly writer Rock Paper Shotgun
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