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Alien Storm (エイリアンストーム) is a beat 'em up shooter released as an arcade video game by Sega in 1990. The Mega Drive version was re-released on Wii's Virtual Console in 2007 and was also included on Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Attack | · | Button 1 |
| Roll | · | Button 2 |
| Special | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Alien Storm (3 Players)
On September 28, 1994, both parties reached a settlement involving a cross-licensing agreement to publish up to five games each year across their systems until 2001. The game was also re-released on the Nintendo Classics service in 2022. The Mega Drive version was re-released on Wii's Virtual Console in 2007 and was also included on Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The Master System version is one of the first five games approved from the deal by Sega in order to be converted for the Atari Jaguar, but it was never released. It was ported to the Genesis/Mega Drive and Master System. is a beat 'em up shooter released as an arcade video game by Sega in 1990.
How Alien Storm (3 Players) Plays
This boss is repeated as a common enemy near the end of the last mission. Energy is used specifically to power the energy-based attacks of the player's weapon (such as flames or electricity) and to use the much more powerful special weapons. The arcade original features an alien spaceship, an alien brain and a single boss in the middle of the game that has three distinct forms.
This task becomes increasingly difficult with each new mission, and the aliens are capable of hiding inside objects such as plants, post boxes, trash cans, drums, and other items. However, a large amount of energy is depleted by using each character's special attack, and cannot be used if the energy of the player's character is too low. Alien Storm is a side-scrolling beat 'em up.
Why Players Still Load It Up
In 2023, Time Extension included the arcade version on their top 25 "Best Beat 'Em Ups of All Time" list. A homicidal alien race is invading Earth, and the only thing that stands between them and world domination are a special forces team known as the "Alien Busters", composed of Karen (absent in the Master System version, named "Karla" in some versions), Garth (named "Gordon" in some versions) and Scooter (the robot, named "Slammer" in Master System and PAL versions). In Japan, Game Machine listed Alien Storm on their June 15, 1990 issue as being the most-successful table arcade unit of the month.
Mega Plays four reviewers gave above average reviews and praising the game’s graphics, animation and felt the game was a near perfect port from the arcade version, despite being similar to Golden Axe. The criticism they had was with the gameplay being too easy and repetitive. The game was also re-released on the Nintendo Classics service in 2022.
Alien Storm (3 Players) — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Alien Storm (3 Players) support?
This browser version of Alien Storm (3 Players) handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Alien Storm (3 Players) online for free?
Yes — Alien Storm (3 Players) runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Alien Storm (3 Players)?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Alien Storm (3 Players)?
Alien Storm (3 Players) was developed by Sega (AM1) (arcade), Sega (Genesis), SIMS (Master System), Tiertex and published by Sega, U.S. Gold.