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Alien 3 for the Sega Genesis, released in 1993 by Probe Software and published by Sega, arrived during a period when licensed movie games were common, often attempting to translate cinematic tension into interactive form. It was a time when developers experimented with adapting complex films into side scrolling action, sometimes with mixed results.

You control Ellen Ripley, navigating the industrial prison facility of Fury 161 to rescue survivors and eliminate the alien threat. The game requires careful exploration of interconnected rooms, using weapons like the pulse rifle and flamethrower to fend off xenomorphs that attack from vents and ceilings. Ammo is limited, and the aliens move quickly, demanding precise timing and resource management. The pacing is tense, with sudden enemy appearances keeping you alert, and the difficulty can feel punishing if you waste resources. It feels like a desperate fight for survival where every shot and every step matters.