Play Alien 3 (USA, Europe) (v1.1) Online

You're Ripley sprinting through dark corridors, pulse rifle in hand, when xenomorphs burst from vents—half your ammo's gone before you even see them. That flamethrower won't save you when the ceiling starts moving.

Genre: Action

Released: 1993

File size: 311 bytes

Game Overview

Alien 3 on the Genesis is one of those games that looks simple at first—run, shoot, don’t die—but then the xenomorphs start dropping from the ceiling and suddenly you’re out of flamethrower fuel. You play as Ripley, of course, blasting through a prison crawling with aliens that love to ambush you from vents or just straight-up charge. The pulse rifle feels great when you finally get it, though good luck keeping ammo stocked.

It’s faster and louder than the movies, with this weird mix of platforming and panic. Some rooms are pitch-black except for your muzzle flashes, and the sound design nails that creepy, skittering-in-the-walls vibe. Not gonna lie, it’s tough—those facehuggers come out of nowhere—but the challenge makes clearing a level actually satisfying. If you’re into ‘90s action games with a horror twist, this one still holds up.