Throughout the history of video games, trying to replicate the success of a movie saga on consoles is a practice that has established itself quite quickly, although depending on the moment, with mixed results. However, some of those dynasties of terror have managed to save the furniture with games that, in a certain way, have known how to get out of the norm. Is it the case of alien?
The xenomorph franchise, devised by Ridley Scott in the late 1970s, proved that horror can be mixed with other genres such as science fiction, for which he achieved a resounding success. As expected, the character designed by HR Giger became a recurring resource whenever someone aimed to chill the blood of a viewer, a gamer or whatever.
In space no one can hear you scream
Over the years, video games alien They have experimented with different genres, although always with their good dose of terror and adrenaline. And it is that to celebrate that we already have among us the latest video game inspired by these characters (Alien Dark Descent), we bring you five classics where the xenomorph has a special role and that are well remembered by players around the world. Sometimes, even from the hand of a certain Predator…
Alien vs. Predator (Arcade)
Decades before these two aliens faced each other on the big screen, video games had already been in charge of making them meet, just like in comics. in this classic beat em up We will control a group of Predators and humans who will have to face a terrifying group of xenomorphs. Undoubtedly a classic in the world of arcade games.
Alien vs. Predator (Jaguar)
This title released for one of Atari’s most forgotten consoles has little in common with the former. Although both have a story that places us in a battle between Aliens and Predators, the Jaguar version acquires a perspective and gameplay that reminds us a lot of the 90s classic. Doomwith labyrinths, sprites and a pistol always ready.
alien trilogy
As you will see throughout the list, the shooter In the first person they are the favorite genre of the Alien saga in the world of video games, because of what it is the most fearful it is capable of transmitting. In this title for PlayStation that adapts the first three filmsand as you can imagine we are going to have to shoot our way through the Nostromo, the marine colony and the prison while being stalked by endless xenomorphs at every corner.
alien 3
Although the film of which take inspiration is not exactly our favourite, That doesn’t take away from this game. A cartridge of platforms, very of the time, and in which we handle a Ripley who seeks to kill all the aliens that stalk her. At the time it was a true phenomenon and a great success for SNES.
Alien Isolation
But without any doubt, this game is the ultimate alien horror experience. In this title we will play Ripley’s daughter, who will have to face a xenomorph that hunts her while she tries to find out what happened to her mother. In this title you feel in each movement the sensation that there is an alien nearby capable of killing you with one blow… right behind you. One of the best horror experiences we have ever experienced. Here you can buy it for PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
And you? What is your favorite Alien game?
