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Review of Alien Trilogy on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 1996
Cover image of Alien Trilogy on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 29 Feb 1996
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Probe Entertainment
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Alien Trilogy, where sleeping is not an option, and caffeine is your best friend! As some genius decided to turn those heart-pounding movies into a video game, brace yourself for a wild ride through claustrophobic hallways packed with enough alien nightmares to give you sleepless nights for weeks! Oh, and did I mention you're supposed to be a super soldier? Yeah, good luck with that!

Gameplay

In Alien Trilogy, you don the hat of everyone's favorite character, Ellen Ripley (yes, that's right, it's not Ellen DeGeneres taking on aliens). You'll blast through 30 levels filled with creepy crawly facehuggers, chestbursters that probably had a bad burrito, and full-grown aliens that would make even your monstrous cousin shy away. Using a variety of weaponry that would make any arms dealer proud-think pulse rifles, shotguns, and a shoulder lamp (yup, it's not all about guns)-you'll traverse through colonies, prison facilities, and even a crashed alien ship. As you segment your way through, make sure to pack enough snacks because you might be on this mission for a while!

Graphics

Now let's talk graphics: if you're looking for cutting-edge visuals, prepare for disappointment. The graphics might feel a bit monochrome and pixelated; we're not talking modern high-def, but rather a nostalgic journey back to the 90s where everything looked like it was made out of Legos. However, they do capture the essence of the films well (if your eyes are squinting hard enough). The sound effects don't spare any effort either-alien screeches and colonist pleas to 'kill me' might make you think twice before picking up the controller again. Yikes!

Conclusion

Alien Trilogy received generally positive reviews, hailed for its atmospheric immersion and gameplay depth compared to other shooters of its time. You may have some laughs (mostly from the over-the-top scenarios) and scare yourself silly while running through those eerily lit corridors. Whether you're a hardcore fan of the Alien franchise or just someone looking for a good time while making weird alien noises, this game is worth a shot! So gear up, grab a snickers (don't let the aliens have all the fun with the facehuggers), and get ready to scream like Ripley-just don't forget to breathe!

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