The same could be said of the monsters. Variety may be the spice of life but it doesn't season this game. There are only a handful of different types of monster, none of which appears to exactly drip with ai. Although I promised not to mention the Playstation version, one thing I do remember from it is the irritating basts which crawl along the floor before launching themselves onto your face.

Well, they are still here. You can shoot downwards to get rid of them or wait until they land on your face when by a miracle of shooting prowess you're able to blast them off without damaging your nose, or even moving your gun from its static horizontal position. If you're going to try this at home, make sure you have a responsible adult to help you. Not only do the monsters lack intelligence, so do many of the levels.

Although each level has its own task switching on the lighting, clearing a path for those pathetic flower pressers back in the spaceship they're not exactly demanding - or even that big.

Even the later levels are quite small and in general puzzle-free if you exclude having to blast a few false walls out of the way. Combat is generally just a matter of backing off and firing until the monster drops.

The biggest challenge is how to avoid treading on any of the bodies their poison still does you damage even after death. Apart from that, simply blundering round a level firing at all and sundry - my usual approach to these things - normally works fine. And as for the last level -well, don't hold your breath. Niggles aside, Alien Trilogy is a more than adequate first-person shoot 'em up. It's got plenty of atmosphere, moves pretty speedily and looks good onscreen.

It doesn't really add anything new to the genre, but then most people would have at least seen it on the psx and won't be expecting any surprises. The problem is, it's not much more than adequate.

It's fun, but lacks any imagination or those irritating puzzles that make Quake and Duke Nukem so outstanding. It's good, but limited. The movie trilogy that put face huggers in the dictionary gives gamers another go at the aliens in the bit arena. In Alien Trilogy, you play as Ripley in a first-person trek across 18 Doom-like levels packed with face huggers, chest bursters, guards, and soldiers smuggling aliens off the planet. Alien Trilogy combines action from each movie in the series and arms you with special weapons up the wazoo.

Motion-capture techniques using real stuntmen and texture-mapped, 3D graphics lend lifelike realism to the characters' movements. Been through Doom, and now you want something fresh? Well, Alien Trilogy happens to be the best licensed-character corridor shooter for home systems. This does for next-gen systems what Dark Forces did for PC gamers. Ripley is sent down to help the Colonial Marines on a bug hunt. They must rid the planet of alien life forms, find infected marines and destroy them, and collect samples of the aliens.

These are only some of the plus missions, which are all filled with tons of power-ups, hidden items, and bloodthirsty enemies. Although you start the game with a measly 9mm automatic pistol, you upgrade to the shotgun no respectable Doom clone would be without one , flamethrower, pulse rifle a Colonial Marine specialty, complete with grenade launcher , and smart gun.

Other Doom-like specialties include the ability to run, strafe your weapon, and open doors by activating panels. The control is hassle-free. You switch weapons with one button, fire grenades and seismic charges with another.

Unfortunately, there's no option to customize your controller as in the PlayStation version of Doom, but once you get the buttons down, it's no problem. Other minor control problems include targeting and missing your enemies on a raised platform. The graphics, unfortunately, don't shine as much as the premise. Smooth, fast scrolling is offset by horribly pixelated close-up graphics. While the backgrounds are realistic and true to the movie, they are basically dark and gloomy throughout, with no outdoor scenes maybe the prison yard from Alien S?

And although there are a variety of aliens to battle, including the dog aliens, chestbursters, and the queen, they would have looked better had they been rendered. Speaking of rendering, the beginning cinematics, re-created scene by scene from the second movie, Aliens, are probably the coolest intro of any PlayStation game to date.

The music and sound effects pick up the pace a bit. Sounds such as the pulse rifle firing and aliens screaming in agony as they die are sampled straight from the films. The music is moody and fits in nicely, but it gives out in spots, only to swell surprisingly when least expected.

But these elements say nothing of the fun of cruising the halls, wiping out aliens, and torching and detonating the area. This game is exciting, despite some shortcomings in graphics and controls. Two distinct groups of people will love this game-fans of the movie, and fans of corridor shooters like PO'ed and Doom. And although Doom purists will find something to knock, this game is incredibly fun.

A must-have for the discerning PlayStation owner, this is the next step for people done with Doom. Based on the popular movie series. Alien Trilogy sends you out to rescue a space colony whose communications have been severed. Of course, those pesky aliens are at it again. As Ripley, you're out to wipe them out in this one-player game.

In the prerelease version we saw, not all of the 18 levels were up and running, but you'll wander through halls and air ducts for battles with face huggers, chest bursters, company soldiers, and so on. Trilogy looks like it could be another hot Doom-style shooter PlayStation pictures shown. At this point, the graphics won't blow you away. But Trilogy opens with killer full-motion video sequences, and the levels so far are peppered with enough creepy aliens and true-to-the-rnovie background details to make your skin crawl.

In close, however, problems with pixelization and choppiness crop up, which hopefully Acclaim will tune up for the final version. On the sound side, realistic footfalls and explosions build moderate tension. More sounds from the movie, like the eerie click of the Marines' tracking devices, would jack up the intensity.

Much like Doom, this unfinished version of Trilogy sports a cool lineup of deadly weapons, and you can even set their range and power. Shooting and steering from the first-person perspective handle without a hitch. The Doom-style gameplay combines the plots of the three Alien movies. You explore mazelike areas armed with an automapper, special weapons, and other tools that help you survive encounters with face huggers, chest bursters, and the rest of the aliens.

Deep in the blackest reaches of space lies a secret so terrifying that the Earth Government will do anything to cover it up, even if that means risking human life. Which is kind of a bummer if you happen to be a Colonial Space Marine, because in space, no-one can hear your scream.

Yup, it's Alien time again, this time thanks to the good folks at Acclaim who think we need another helping of xenomorphic fun. Alien Trilogy is a pretty epic adventure that combines elements from all three Alien movies into a fast-paced action game. At first appearance, you might be forgiven for thinking this was a somewhat claustrophobic-looking version of Doom. Don't be deceived though, because action-packed as Alien Trilogy is, you're going to need brains as well as brawn to get through the first little level.

Unfortunately for you, the aliens in this game are smart, deadly and come in lots of different shapes and sizes. Most annoying of these are the face-huggers. These little buggers attack you by the dozen, leaping onto your face and making some very strange noises.

Then the big aliens show up, some shaped like humans, some shaped like dogs. And then you have to contend with rogue cyborgs, collapsing spaceships and maze-like levels. If all this sounds a little too taxing, you may take some refuge in the knowledge that you'll end up armed to the teeth.

Finding all the weapons will take some doing, but isn't that what they pay you for? All in all Alien Trilogy represents everything that bit gaming should. The graphics are beautiful, using the PlayStation hardware to the max and the spooky soundtrack will have you cowering behind the couch before long. Figuring out the puzzles on the levels while constantly blasting the marauding aliens is a stressful experience.

This game will undoubtedly be compared to Alien vs. Predator on the Jaguar, but this PlayStation game is a lot more tightly paced and a hundred times better-looking. The elements from the three movies have been tied together perfectly, and the plot zips along as you move from level to level. Each new task presents you with a bunch of surprises and if this isn't one of the most sought-after PlayStation games, then I'm a multi-millionaire from Croydon.

Never been a big fan of space creatures. I'm sure that there are generous warmhearted space critters out there, but I've yet to see any of the fluffy nice variety. Nope, the space aliens I get to see tend to be voracious, vicious, vindictive villains, with big nasty teeth, claws and slime.

I think you know what kind of aliens I mean. And perhaps the most typically nasty type of alien is the kind found in the movie Alien. Yup, now you get the chance to kill a bunch of 'em.

Alien Trilogy has been a long time coming. Probe started developing this game a couple of years ago for Acclaim, before PlayStation and Saturn technology was widely avail-able. The new 3-D technology meant that Alien Trilogy in some respects went back to the drawing board. The fruits of this labor are now evident though and frankly, it's been worth the wait. Alien Trilogy is fantastic. The game follows the plot of all three movies with varying degrees of accuracy. Most of the game at least in terms of pace and atmosphere is like Aliens, the second movie.

This means lots of Doom-like action of course. That's a fair comparison too. You wander around the claustrophobic levels, hunting aliens, solving puzzles and generally being as violent as possible. The puzzles aren't too tricky, and mostly involve either trial-and-error, or simple tasks like finding the correct sequence of switches to open a door.

The simplicity of the game, combined with amazing sound, smooth visuals and sheer size, mean that this is one of the ever growing number of essential PlayStation releases. If you want a game that's going to last for more than a couple of weeks, and you already own Doom, then this is a pretty obvious choice, if you're scared of the dark, or have a weak bladder, then avoid at all costs.

Sometime in the near future, successful space colonization has become the norm. Nations are no longer recognized. Everything revolves around the Company -- the only form of employment, structure, military and survival. The Company is flourishing throughout the galaxy by interplanetary conquests.

Life is swell. But wait. All is not well. A host of parasitic alien seeds have been discovered and now threaten the existence of the human race. So, naturally you are dispatched to terminate the aliens, right?

No way. The Company wants to keep these aliens alive for use as a deadly secret weapon. Of course, they don't bother to inform you of this little tidbit. This is where you enter the scene. As Lt. Ripley, your main job you think is to stop the aliens from spreading. Your Marine strike team has been wiped out by an alien ambush.

You are the only survivor, and it is your job to save humanity. As you head out on your own, you slowly get the feeling that the Company may have a hidden agenda. The object is quite simple -- kill the aliens or they will kill you. Survive and see the next level. Die and see the opening credits again. Between blowing away green-blooded aliens, you will encounter numerous objects to help you in your struggle to survive.

Starting off the game, you are equipped with your standard-issue 9mm automatic pistol. You can hold up to rounds of ammo for this little baby. It is the least powerful but most plentiful. Since we all know that it would be unfair to take on an entire alien population with only a 9mm, there is a whole arsenal of weapons just waiting to be found. Let's go through them:. This is the earliest weapon you'll encounter.

It is more powerful than the 9mm and can be used to blast barrels or other objects blocking your path. You'll find shells in boxes of 10 and you can carry up to The shotgun will become your best friend.

Next to the 9mm, shotgun shells are fairly plentiful, but believe me, you will never have enough. The pulse rifle. This little honey does double duty as a rifle and a grenade launcher. A must-have for survival. The pulse rifle fires off three rounds at a time.

It is very easy to deplete your ammo in a short battle. Finally, the flame thrower. This has one main purpose -- roast alien eggs. The flame thrower holds one canister of fuel at a time, but you can carry up to bursts of fire. The flamethrower is also effective on the pesky, face-hugging aliens.

Like other first-person shooters, Alien Trilogy puts you in a 3D maze atmosphere. There are plenty of stairs, corners, hidden rooms, doors and control panels to explore. Each mission starts out with a briefing to explain your intended objective -- a formality, really, since your objective is just to jump in and kick alien butt.

Although there is a small plot in the objectives, basically, if you blow everything up, you will accomplish your mission. At the end of each screen is your mission assessment screen that displays the number of aliens killed, the number of secret areas found and the percentage of your mission you have completed.

Achieving anything less than percent in all of these areas just does not seem right. There is a fairly good variety of enemy aliens to blast. Each has different strength levels and varying degrees of power.

Also, just because you run into humans, it does not mean that they are friendly. Remember, the Company wants these things kept alive. One minor area of frustration is the strength of the big mommas.

You can pump endless rounds from your 9mm into them and they just won't fall. They also inflict tremendous damage on you so this can result in a double whammy if you are down to only 9mm ammo. The graphics are very dark, but well-done.

The darkness adds to the overall atmosphere and effect of the game. It is no fun blasting aliens in a bright, shiny candyland. The game has a good balance of blood and guts without ever over-using it. The enemies are high-resolution and drawn with excellent detail. The graphics help create an eerie aura that would be expected from an Aliens game. Any little movement would cause me to unload 30 rounds into a wall. As with most 3D first-person shooters, the screen becomes a blur if you get too close to a wall, but it's not too distracting.

The sound also adds to the game immensely. The background music draws you into the game and places every nerve on edge. This is definitely one shining area of the game. Alien Trilogy is a fun, action-packed, first-person shooter -- definitely one of the better games from this category. If you have never played a first-person shooter, this is a good one to learn on. The controls are responsive and the game gets progressively more difficult, so you can get the feel of the game before dying.

This game is also huge. You will not finish this one in a day. I think you'll have hours and hours of enjoyment. Alien Trilogy is a great game and I recommend it to any fan of shooters. The game will now run on the emulator and you can play the game freely. Tip: Saving games on an emulator functions a little differently. The integrated save system will not save your progress. You can save your progress in whatever point you like within the game, not only on the official checkpoints offered by the game.

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