In the old amusement arcades, I was lucky to enjoy several very popular titles such as Final Fight, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Double Dragon, or Alien vs. Predator. However, I also got to know other interesting games that strangely did not enjoy as much popularity as those I just mentioned, such as Alien Storm.
I recommend you to watch my video for a better appreciation of the gameplay.
As you may imagine, the story of this game is very basic. It all takes place in a futuristic world where a group called the ‘Alien Busters,’ consisting of Karen, Garth, and the android Scooter, are forced to interrupt their hamburger business to fight off an imminent alien invasion with their weapons and special attacks.
Just like other classic Sega titles such as Altered Beast or Golden Axe, Alien Storm is an action-packed Beat 'Em Up adventure where up to three players can participate simultaneously. It is worth mentioning that this game had adaptations for the Master System and Sega Genesis consoles, with the latter being the best version for obvious reasons. An interesting detail is that the cooperative mode in these versions can only be played by a maximum of two players, but despite this, the gaming experience is not compromised as defending the Earth from hordes of aliens is just as fun as in the arcade version.
Another important detail is that the game consists of eight different missions, each divided into several parts. The objective is to reach the alien mothership and put an end to the evil queen of these invaders. The most striking feature is that we have to eliminate enemies in three different types of stages. The most common one involves advancing on foot while facing numerous enemies. Another takes place in enclosed areas where the perspective shifts to a first-person mode, where you control the aim and shoot at any alien that appears. Finally, there are stages where you have to defeat adversaries while moving at high speed through the streets.
In conclusion, this classic game is simple, straightforward, and very fun. You could say it’s like a kind of Final Fight with firearms and a more dynamic pace. If you’re like me and enjoy this type of retro games, I recommend you give it a try.