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Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold is a fast, old-school first-person shooter that borrows the clear, focused action of Wolfenstein and adds its own futuristic spin. You play the operative sent to stop Dr. Pyrus Goldfire, a deranged scientist who has found a way to replicate pure gold and is using the proceeds to fund his plan. Goldfire has established six heavily guarded, high-tech facilities where mutants and alien creations are hatched - your job is to penetrate that security and put an end to him.

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Gameplay is straightforward and satisfying: explore maze-like levels, find keys and codes, open secret areas, and clear rooms of a varied roster of enemies. Combat is arcade-minded and immediate rather than tactical; encounters are built around positioning, ammo management and learning enemy patterns. The game adds small but meaningful twists to the Wolfenstein formula, such as breakable crates that can contain weapons, ammo and valuables, interactive informants who give hints, and a range of futuristic weapons from a silent shotgun to an explosive grenade launcher.

Level design is the game’s strong suit: there are 66 levels in total with two secret levels per episode, encouraging exploration and replay. Enemy variety keeps encounters fresh - guards, aliens, mutants and pod-like threats populate the maps - and the game’s pacing balances steady progression with occasional tougher gauntlets. The visuals and audio are era-appropriate: retro graphics and sound that suit the game’s tone rather than trying to be realistic, which helps capture that classic shooter feel.

Controls are responsive, and there is partial Xbox 360 controller support, though keyboard and mouse remain the most precise option for many players. The game’s shortcomings are typical of its vintage design: limited modern conveniences, simpler AI, and an emphasis on action over narrative depth. Still, for players who enjoy straightforward, level-based shooters and retro design, Blake Stone offers a lot of content and addictive run-through appeal.

Verdict: A satisfying retro FPS with solid level design, plenty of secrets, and a good assortment of weapons and enemies. If you liked early Wolfenstein-style shooters and want a futuristic twist with lots of levels to explore, Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold is worth playing.

Key features:
- Break and Take: Crates can be blown apart to reveal weapons and other goodies (gold, money, food, ammo).
- Break a leg. Theirs.: Over 20 unique and adaptive actors, including guards, aliens, mutants and pods.
- Inside Intel: Interactive informants provide clues and hints.
- Future Soldier: Five futuristic weapons, from a silent shotgun to an explosive grenade launcher.
- See Earth: A staggering 66 levels, including two secret levels per episode.
- Controller support: Partial Xbox 360 controller support.