Alien Syndrome

created and published by ACE Software / Sega in 1987, running on Amstrad CPC
type: maze, shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Run and Gun
series: Alien Syndrome
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player
languages: eng
3.4/5

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!

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# 2024-01-26 01:56:28 - official description

Technical specs

display: raster

Authors / Staff

coding

Jesus Villoria (program)

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External reviews (3) - average: 65.3% - median: 60%

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Amstrad Cent Pour Centfr241990-0360/10060%
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Amstrad Computer User (54-90)uk651990-0485/10085%
C&VG (Computer & Video Games) (085-173)uk961989-1151/10051%
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