Alien Syndrome
created and published by ACE Software in 1988, running on Commodore 64
type: maze, shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Run and Gun
series: Alien Syndrome
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player
languages: eng
genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Run and Gun
series: Alien Syndrome
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player
languages: eng
3.8/5
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!
OFFICIAL COIN-OP CONVERSION!
# 2024-01-26 01:55:26 - official description
* 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!
OFFICIAL COIN-OP CONVERSION!
# 2024-01-26 01:55:26 - official description
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External reviews (11) - average: 75.4% - median: 80%
review source | issue | date | score | |||
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ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | uk | 11 | 1988-08 | 499/1000 | 49% | view |
Arcades (8-19) | fr | 11 | 1988-09-01 | 14/20 | 70% | view |
C&VG (Computer & Video Games) 001-084 | uk | 79 | 1988-05 | 7/10 | 70% | view |
C&VG (Computer & Video Games) 085-199 | uk | 96 | 1989-11 | 82/100 | 82% | view |
Commodore Force | uk | 7 | 1993-07 | 84/100 | 84% | |
Commodore User 33-61 | uk | 56 | 1988-05 | 8/10 | 80% | view |
Commodore User 62-77 | uk | 73 | 1989-10 | 80/100 | 80% | view |
Power Play | de | 6 | 1988-07 | 70/100 | 70% | view |
Svet Kompjutera | 47 | 1988-11 | 65/100 | 65% | view | |
The Games Machine | uk | 8 | 1988-07 | 89/100 | 89% | view |
Zzap! | uk | 38 | 1988-06 | 90/100 | 90% | view |
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