Un nouvel FPS arrive sur Xbox et PS2, il s'agit d'Area 51. Vous prendrez le rôle du lieutenant Nick Cross, un spécialiste des expériences biologiques envoyé pour observer et étudier. Lors de ses recherches, vous allez être infecté par un agent biologique qui le transforme par la suite en quelque chose pas tout à fait humaine.

Vous aurez accès à huit énormes niveaux :

• Extensive Single-Player Campaign - Battle through corridors of Area 51 and attempt to discover the secrets of the extraterrestrial menace before it is too late.
  Story-Driven Epic Adventure - Engage in an epic adventure through eight massive sections of a secretive complex.
• Fearsome Weaponry - Equip yourself with more than 15 types of human and alien weapons and other equipment as you explore dark corridors.
• Evolving Gameplay - An infectious mutagen gives Lt. Nick Cross alien-enhanced physical abilities but is also slowly transforming him into an alien. Find the cure before it's too late and humanity is lost.
• Alien Menace - Battle fierce, horrific creatures designed by Stan Winston Studios, famed creature designer for such films as "Aliens", "Jurassic Park" and "Predator".
• Government Conspiracies - Explore and discover a multitude of secret items and areas, including the real answers behind such conspiracy theories.
  Multiplayer Combat - Compete against your friends via a four-player split screen and system link through numerous multiplayer game modes including Death Match.
• Online Combat - Battle online with your PlayStation 2 or via Xbox Live where you can easily access the many systems allowing you to find your friends and set up your own matches.