Alien Trilogy

Infobox VG
title = Alien Trilogy


caption = Cover art of PlayStation version
developer = Probe Entertainment (PlayStation & Saturn), Sculptured Software (DOS)
publisher = Acclaim Entertainment, Fox Interactive
distributor = Electro Source
designer = Matt Nagy
version =
released = flagicon|USA January 1, 1996 (PlayStation)
flagicon|EU 1996 (PlayStation)
flagicon|JPN 1996 (PlayStation)
flagicon|USA July 20, 1996 (DOS)
flagicon|USA August 1, 1996 (Saturn)
flagicon|EU February 12, 1998 (DOS)
flagicon|JPN February 12, 1998 (DOS)
genre = First-person shooter
modes = Single player, multiplayer
ratings = ESRB: M (Mature)
USK: 16+
platforms= PlayStation, Sega Saturn, DOS
media = CD-ROM
requirements =
input = Gamepad (PlayStation & Saturn) or keyboard and mouse (DOS)

"Alien Trilogy" is a 3D first-person shooter based on the first three movies in the "Alien" film series. It was released for the MS-DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn platforms.

Plot

In the role of Lieutenant Ellen Ripley, the player is thrust into the storyline of the "Alien" franchise, concluding finally with "Alien 3". However, aside from occasional CGI cut scenes, the plot is told through text-based mission briefings that guide the player through an expanded, action-oriented story, rather than through the specific plots of the films themselves.

Reception

"Alien Trilogy" currently holds a 78% rating on GameRankings, based upon 5 reviews. Reviewers generally criticized the derivative, "Doom"-like shooting mechanics, confusing level layout and the lack of narrative direction.cite web |url= http://psx.ign.com/articles/150/150452p1.html|title= "Alien Trilogy" |accessdate=2008-02-17 |publisher="IGN"]

However, Irwin Fletcher of Game Revolution was more optimistic, praising the high production values, and commenting that "Alien Trilogy" is nothing revolutionary, but its^{" [sic] "} a damn good shooter." [cite web |url= http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/sony/at.htm|title= "Alien Trilogy" |accessdate=2008-02-17 |publisher="Game Revolution"]

References

External links

* [http://uk.psx.ign.com/objects/000/000452.html "Alien Trilogy"] at IGN
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