Should You Play the Aliens Dark Descent Tutorial?

Is playing tutorial scarier than Aliens?

Aliens: Dark Descent is a horror game where winning doesn't come easily. And since this is an Alien game, soldiers dying is part of the experience. But since I have years of experience playing squad-based games, I wondered if I should play the Aliens Dark Descent tutorial.

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Should You Play or Skip the Tutorial in Aliens Dark Descent?

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You should play the Aliens: Dark Descent tutorial! The game has a steep learning curve, so learn the combat system and skill usage this way is important. If you skip the Aliens: Dark Descent tutorial, you'll be confused with a bunch of commands.

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This is all especially true if you're left-handed like me and must customize keybinding—changing input while not knowing what commands do makes for a frustrating experience!

How long does it take to complete the Aliens Dark Descent tutorial?

It takes around 30 minutes to complete the Aliens: Dark Descent tutorial. You can speed up the process by skipping cutscenes, but if you like the Alien franchise, you'll want to watch them all.

For more information on Xenos, check out is Aliens: Dark Descent cross-platform on Pro Game Guides.

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Nebojša Prijić

Managing Editor at PGG

Nebojša Prijić is the Managing Editor at Pro Game Guides, formerly Editor-in-Chief of IGN Adria and Maxim Serbia, with over 25 years across journalism and editorial work. At PGG he covers Roblox games and guides with a focus on new game launches, update tracking, and tier lists — a platform he follows both as a professional and as an active player with his son. A veteran PC gamer, he brings a broad genre background (real-time strategy, RPGs, indie, roguelites) to evaluating Roblox game mechanics and meta.

Topics covered: RPG games, Vampire Survivors, XCOM, real-time strategies, Roblox games, indie titles

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