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Area 51 (Japan)

PlayStation 2
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2005
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A mid-tier FPS set in Area 51. Some interesting level design ideas and an enjoyable conspiracy atmosphere. Gameplay stays generic and enemy AI is uneven, but the game is decent for FPS fans seeking PS2 options.

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Category
First-Person Shooter 2 players 16+
Description
A 2005 Midway FPS that runs the Area 51 myth through an alien-conspiracy-infection plot. Hero Ethan Cole, voiced by David Duchovny, can shift into a mutated form to wield alien powers as the story unravels.

Area 51 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2,4 GB 📅20/04/2005
Published by Midway Games

Area 51 (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $19 Q6 complete
 $30 Q10 new
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Is Area 51 still worth playing in 2026?

An FPS from Midway, Area 51 plunges a decontamination agent into the famous military base overrun by an alien threat, alternating snappy gunfights and a mutation mechanic granting powers to the contaminated hero. The conspiracy mood, David Duchovny's voice acting and the brisk pace win over fans of science fiction shooting. The linearity and a dated production weigh on it. A title for fans of 2000s console FPS and Area 51 style conspiracy science fiction.

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