Aliens: Alien 2 (MSX) - Longplay
2Aliens seemed perfect for a straight-up action run n gun but we didn't get one on the NES. Well Square had the JP market covered with Aliens: Alien 2 on the MSX. If only the controls could match the graphics this thing would be awesome. There's only four stages, but that's enough to blast all different types of xenos and face off with the Queen Alien at the end of each stage. The platforming is what holds it down, and games that force it always have the same problem. There's a couple brutal jumps and if you die it's back to the beginning with all your upgrades gone. And good luck if you make it to the boss with half health or less, it's darn near impossible!
"**Aliens: Alien 2**" is a video game developed for the MSX platform in 1987. Loosely based on the 1986 film Aliens directed by James Cameron, the game is a side-scrolling action title that immerses players in a tense, atmospheric experience as they battle against the xenomorphs.
In the game, you control a character armed with a pulse rifle and grenades, navigating through dark and claustrophobic environments like the corridors of a spaceship or an alien hive. The gameplay involves shooting down waves of xenomorphs and other alien creatures, avoiding deadly traps, and rescuing cocooned crew members. The graphics are simple but effective, capturing the eerie, unsettling mood of the Aliens film with its dark, pixelated aesthetic. The sound design, featuring ominous music and haunting sound effects, further enhances the tension.
Although limited by the hardware of the MSX, "Aliens: Alien 2" is remembered for its challenging gameplay and its faithful, though minimalistic, attempt to recreate the intense atmosphere of the Aliens franchise.
Aliens: Alien 2
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