Alien³ (NES)

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Description

Alien³ on the NES is similar to Probe Software's adaptations of the film on other systems. While using the same overall game concept as the Sega and Commodore versions, the NES title has unique levels.

The player controls Ripley through a number of platform levels. She must not only defend herself against hordes of aliens and find the exit, but also save a number of prisoners, all within a tight time limit of only minutes per level.

Weapons to use against the aliens include a pulse rifle, flame thrower, grenade launcher as well as hand grenades. Ammo for each is limited and must be collected in the levels. The rifle is prone to overheating, so should only be fired in short bursts.

Next to health packs, Ripley can also find a radar. The radar indicates both moving aliens as well as the locations of prisoners.

After every two levels, a guardian level follows, in which an especially tough alien must be defeated to continue.

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Alternate Titles

• "Alien 3" -- Alternative spelling

Part of the Following Groups

• Alien(s) licensees
• Inspiration: Horror movies
• Inspiration: Movies
• Protagonist: Female

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Critic Reviews

Total! (Germany)	May, 1993	1.75 out of 6	85
Computer and Video Games (CVG)	Sep, 1993	78 out of 100	78
NES Times	Jan 16, 2010	7 out of 10	70
Video Games	Dec, 1992	61 out of 100	61
ProGames	1993	3 out of 5	60
Retro Archives	Nov 23, 2018	11 out of 20	55
Game Freaks 365	2005	3.7 out of 10	37
Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the NES Library	2016		20
Questicle.net	Jan, 2011	D-	16

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