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Alien Challenge came out in 1995 as an arcade cabinet game from Galactic Games Inc. It was a time when fighting games were everywhere, but this one stood out for its strange cast and dark, sci-fi atmosphere instead of the usual martial artists.

You pick one of several bizarre fighters, like a werewolf or a jester, each with a completely unique set of moves. The goal is to battle through a series of opponents across different alien worlds, leading to a final confrontation with a particularly unsettling boss. The combat relies on learning specific combos and timing your special attacks, which drain your energy meter if used carelessly. Matches are fast and punishing, with a difficulty that pushes you to master your character's strengths. It feels tense and unpredictable, like every match could swing on a single mistake.