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Review of Alien Shooter on PS3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2003
Cover image of Alien Shooter on PS3
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 18 May 2003
Genre: Top-Down Shooter
Developer: Sigma Team
Publisher: Sigma Team

Introduction

Imagine a world where aliens break into your sci-fi lab - think every bad movie you've ever seen rolled into one! In 'Alien Shooter' for PS3, THAT's your Tuesday afternoon. Armed with pixelated weapons and a vague sense of urgency, you'll fight waves of extraterrestrial baddies as if they crashed your birthday party. Keep your snacks close, your ammo closer, because this game is a gorgeously chaotic ride!

Gameplay

'Alien Shooter' is a sweaty-palmed, top-down shooter where you morph into a rampaging hero ready to send aliens packing. Each level is like a rollercoaster at an alien amusement park, minus the safety harness. You'll traverse nine levels full of menacing creatures who seem to have spilled out of a bad sci-fi novel. Your mission is simple: shoot anything that's not you! Game mechanics feel fluid, like sliding into home base while slipping on a banana peel. Characters in the game possess unique stats - Strength, Accuracy, Health, and Speed - which is likely how aliens keep their chests puffed out when they face you. Play as a brawny dude or a slick lady; sneak in the aliens' dreams and give 'em a nightmare! Power-ups drop from the fallen foes like candy from heaven (ew, but you get the point), letting you score limited-time upgrades. Imagine FIFA, but with laser guns and fewer shorts! Also, prepare for teleportation devices serving as a gateway for infinite alien reinforcements-because destroying alien transport networks is what you do best! Isn't that just the icing on the cake of your intergalactic spree?

Graphics

The graphics were state-of-the-art in 2003, meaning they might just blow your mind right into a retro wormhole. Picture chunky pixels fighting for their lives, which sounds sculpted in nostalgia - depending on whether you like your graphics like a cheesy sci-fi movie or prefer current gen clarity. The action is vibrant and has a certain 'junk food' aesthetic; visually satisfying, but maybe not the healthiest option. You want realism? Not here! You're here for the pixels, ketchup-stained environments, and spots of gore that scream 'look at me, I'm a D-list movie poster!'

Conclusion

'Alien Shooter' feels like that chaotic night where you binge-watch a series of bad alien movies with friends. It can be repetitive, mismatched, and leaves you craving exceptional action with a hint of story development - yet it serves value as a nostalgic time sink. Sure, it's not groundbreaking by any means, but if you enjoy watching aliens explode into bits of colorful pixels, then go ahead and satisfy that need for intergalactic carnage. Just remember: you're fighting for humanity; also, there may be pizza after the game! So, buckle up and be the 'alien shooter' every intergalactic party needs!

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