- 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|USAJanuary 1 ,1996 (PlayStation)
flagicon|EU 1996 (PlayStation)
flagicon|JPN 1996 (PlayStation)
flagicon|USAJuly 20 ,1996 (DOS)
flagicon|USAAugust 1 ,1996 (Saturn)
flagicon|EUFebruary 12 ,1998 (DOS)
flagicon|JPNFebruary 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 andmouse (DOS)"Alien Trilogy" is a 3D
first-person shooter based on the first three movies in the "Alien" film series. It was released for theMS-DOS ,PlayStation , andSega 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 CGIcut scene s, 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
*moby game|id=/alien-trilogy |name="Alien Trilogy"
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