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Commander Keen in Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter!
Commander Keen in Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter!Rescue your babysitter from hungry aliens before dinner time.
The Adventures of Star Saver
The Adventures of Star SaverPilot a mech, battle alien hordes, and rescue your sibling across a surreal galaxy
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Billy's alter ego, Commander Keen, pilots his homemade Megarocket to save his kidnapped babysitter from a gang of ravenous extraterrestrials. The game blends classic side‑scrolling platform action with quirky sci‑fi humor as you race against the clock. Navigate colorful alien worlds, avoid traps, and defeat foes using Keen's trusty pogo stick and blaster. The single‑player adventure challenges players to complete the mission before dinnertime, delivering nostalgic fun for retro gaming fans.

Tony, a police officer, and his sister are abducted by alien invaders and forced onto a mysterious planet. With the help of a telepathic mech, Tony gains powerful abilities to fight the alien army and save his sister before the galaxy is conquered. The game blends classic platforming with arcade action, featuring power‑ups, one‑hit mech loss, and bizarre enemies like dogs and musical notes. Players experience a story that flips gender roles between the Japanese and international releases, delivering a nostalgic 1991 arcade experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Retro platformer enthusiasts
Fans of retro arcade platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
1991-11-30
1991-05-17
Specifications
developer
id Software
A-Wave
publisher
FormGen
King Records, Taito
age rating
E
—
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Charming retro pixel art and humor.
  • Tight, responsive platforming controls.
  • Engaging timed rescue mission.
  • Authentic DOS-era experience.
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Unique mech mechanic adds strategic depth
  • Varied and quirky enemy designs
  • Engaging rescue‑the‑sibling storyline
Cons
  • Limited to single-player mode.
  • No modern save system; relies on checkpoints.
  • Graphics may feel dated to new players.
  • One‑hit mech can be frustrating for newcomers
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Controls feel dated compared to modern platformers
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