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Alien 3
Alien 3Survive wave after wave of Xenomorphs on Fury 161 in this retro sci‑fi shooter
Alien Trilogy
Alien TrilogySurvive the alien nightmare across 30 intense levels as Ripley.
Overview
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Set on the bleak world of Fury 161, Alien 3 puts players in the shoes of Ripley as she battles relentless alien hordes while rescuing captured prisoners. The game blends platforming, shooting, and horror elements, delivering a tense, action‑packed experience reminiscent of classic 90s titles.\nInspired by the film franchise but gameplay‑wise more akin to Aliens, the title challenges players with tight controls, varied enemy types, and a gritty atmosphere that captures the movie’s dread while offering arcade‑style fun.

Step into the shoes of Lieutenant Ellen Ripley in this action-packed shooter set in the iconic Alien universe. The game blends horror and sci‑fi as you battle face‑huggers, chest bursters, and three terrifying Queen bosses across a sprawling colony, prison, and alien ship. With 30 levels, multiple weapons, and CGI cut‑scenes, the single‑player experience delivers a story loosely based on the first three films, guided by text‑based mission briefings that keep the tension high from start to finish.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Retro sci‑fi shooter enthusiasts
Fans of sci‑fi horror shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1992-10-01
1996-02-29
Specifications
developer
Probe Entertainment
Probe Entertainment
publisher
Playtronic, Arena Entertainment, Tec Toy, Acclaim, LJN
Acclaim Entertainment, Tec Toy Indústria de Brinquedos, Throwback Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
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80/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Challenging wave‑based enemy design
  • Faithful to the Alien franchise lore
  • Varied rescue objectives add depth
  • Rich alien horror atmosphere.
  • Diverse weapon selection.
  • Challenging boss encounters.
  • Authentic ties to the Alien film series.
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Controls can feel stiff by modern standards
  • Lacks a save system, requiring frequent retries
  • Only single‑player mode.
  • Graphics dated by modern standards.
  • Limited narrative depth compared to the movies.
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