To preorder or not, yeah, there's a very different developer working on this, and it sounds faithful to the movie both in score and atmosphere. But i have the impression the Alien itself might turn into a nuisance rather than something you should be afraid of. Like once you've been killed a dozen times over the thrill has come and gone. Maybe i'm just underestimating the entire thing and the AI is that impressive at keeping you guessing?
Eh, if i would take the gamble i would do so knowing that i never did preorder Colonial Marines. But i think i'll just take the safe route.