Play Alien 3 (Europe) Online

Alien 3 for the NES came out in 1993, developed by Probe Software and published by LJN. It was one of those late-era NES titles that tried to push the hardware a bit further, even as the 16-bit generation was taking over. The game is based on the film, but it carves its own path in terms of structure and gameplay, fitting right in with the action-heavy side of the NES library.

You play as Ellen Ripley, armed with a pulse rifle and flamethrower, moving through a labyrinthine prison complex. Your goal is to rescue all the survivors before the aliens cocoon them, while also destroying alien eggs and sealing off vents to slow the infestation. The game uses a screen-by-screen exploration system, with each area requiring careful navigation and resource management. Enemies respawn frequently, and the limited ammunition forces you to choose your shots wisely. It's a tense, methodical experience that captures the feeling of being outnumbered and vulnerable.