Alien Syndrome

created and published by Softek in 1988, running on ZX Spectrum
type: maze, shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Run and Gun
series: Alien Syndrome
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player
languages: eng
4.2/5
Spectrum Computing WOS ZX-Art

Official description

Catastrophic accident in experimental genetic lab. . .stations overrun by hideous organic mutations – scientists captured! Activate station's self-destruct cycle! Send in Ricky and Mary, veteran Alien Exterminators, to rescue hostages! GO – Through the maze of corridors, blasting the slimy hordes, pick up new weapons on the way, rescue the prisoners and find the exit – HORROR – the doors are guarded by the biggest, most grotesque mutants imaginable! Can you get out before the time bomb goes off. . .?

* Multi-load game with 8-way scrolling and two player option!
* Pick up Flamethrowers, Lasers, Fireballs, etc. from weapon bays! Activate station plan at Radar Map Points!
* The most imaginative aliens ever – unsurpassed in slimy hideousness and brilliantly depicted in grotesque graphical glory!
* The biggest, ugliest, most bloodcurdling end-of-level monsters ever!
* Probably the most visually impressive game ever to hit the arcades – now in your home!

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# 2024-01-26 01:56:04 - official description

Technical specs

display: raster

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External reviews (7) - average: 83.9% - median: 84%

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C&VG (Computer & Video Games) 085-199uk961989-1170/10070%
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Crashuk571988-1090/10090%
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Crashuk691989-1084/10084%
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MicroHobby 49-196es1871989-049/1090%
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Sinclair User 76-134uk791988-1089/10089%
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The Games Machineuk121988-1184/10084%
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Your Sinclair 1-40uk351988-118/1080%
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