While Ripley was drifting around in space, LV-426 was colonised by the government, in collaboration with Weyland-Yutani.
River Of Painexplains that salvaging was one of the big talking points on Acheron.
Even after it was colonised, this wasnt exactly a place that anyone enjoyed inhabiting.
But the allure of finding something valuable out there in the dirt was strong.
Impressively,River Of Paindoesnt simply set up Newts family as a perfect example of blissful life.
Marc Warren and Anna Friel voice Newts parents, and theres no shortage of bickering between them.
It feels important to stress that this explaining is often very exciting.
The sound of the Chestburster making its way out of a person is particularly gruesome.
River Of Painwas clearly made by fans, as it leaves no tiny detail behind.
No stone is left unturned.
Those Facehuggers in tanks that Bishop experiments on, for example, get an explanation for existing.
To get listeners on board for the five-hour audio journey, these characters had to be good.
Thankfully, they are.
Colin Salmon (who previously played Strafford inAlien Vs. Alexander Siddig also impresses as a Weyland-Yutani scientist, bringing all the sneering insincerity youd expect.
As I mentioned ina different article, this is one of the best spinoff stories featuring Ripley.
This goes some way to explaining their barmy levels of excitement and banter in the film that follows.
Again, this is good fan service.
All in all, then,River Of Painis a treat for fans of James CameronsAliens.
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