Alien 3
Alien 3 is a 1992 run and gun game developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim for the Game Gear. Based on the 1992 film, players control Ellen Ripley through a prison facility overrun by Xenomorphs, featuring weapon upgrades and motion tracker mechanics.
Platform
Sega Game Gear
Year
1992
Genre
Run and Gun
Developer
Probe Entertainment
Controls
About This Game
Notable for being one of the few Game Gear titles with a mature theme. Features five distinct weapon types including the iconic Pulse Rifle and Flamethrower.
Uses a unique 'Motion Tracker' display on the HUD to detect nearby enemies. The Game Gear version differs significantly from console releases with simplified level design.
Criticized for its high difficulty and limited continues but praised for atmospheric visuals. Developed concurrently with the Genesis/Mega Drive version using the same engine.
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