Shooter · 2005
Area 51 (2005)
The U.S. Army has received a distress signal from Area 51 where a viral outbreak has just shut down the research facility and the automated quarantine procedures have locked all scientific and military personnel inside. A small Special Forces unit led by Specialist Ethan Cole of the HAZMAT (hazardous materials)…
Key facts
- Released
- 25 April 2005
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Mock Science, Pixel Mine
- Publisher
- Midway Games, Midway Home Entertainment
- Critics
- Metacritic 75
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2005 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Area 51 (2005) with friends?
No, Area 51 (2005) is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Area 51 (2005) on?
Area 51 (2005) is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Is Area 51 (2005) a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 75.
What games are like Area 51 (2005)?
In the same spirit: Half-Life, Half-Life: Alyx and Half-Life 2: Episode Two.
