NES/Famicom

Alien 3

Alien³ on the NES is similar to Probe Software's adaptations of the film on other systems. While using the same overall game concept as the Sega and Commodore versions, the NES title has unique levels. The player controls Ripley through a number of platform levels. She must not only defend herself against hordes of aliens and find the exit, but also save a number of prisoners, all within a tight time limit of only minutes per level. Weapons to use against the aliens include a pulse rifle, flame thrower, grenade launcher as well as hand grenades. Ammo for each is limited and must be collected in the levels. The rifle is prone to overheating, so should only be fired in short bursts. Next to he...

Genre: Action
Year: 1993
Developer: Probe Software Ltd.
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

28 achievements · 372 total points

Even the Intolerable Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 3 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Don't Upset the Order Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 4 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Don't Give Them Ideas Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 5 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Try Not to Offend Their Convictions Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 6 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
We Tolerate Anybody Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 2 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
I'm Telling You... Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 7 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
...It's Here Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 8 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Our Worst Fears Have Come True Rescue all of the prisoners in Level 1 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Fire in Cryogenic Compartment Fire the Plasma Rifle until it overheats
1 pts
Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty! Pick up some batteries and use the Radar Screen
1 pts
Do You Believe in Heaven? Rescue the last prisoner in Level 1 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
What Else Have We Got to Believe In? Rescue the last prisoner in Level 2 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
They Just Want the Beast Rescue the last prisoner in Level 4 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
We're All Going to Die Rescue the last prisoner in Level 5 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
The Only Question Is When Rescue the last prisoner in Level 6 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
I Want to See It Dead Rescue the last prisoner in Level 7 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
Ten Tons of Hot Lead Rescue the last prisoner in Level 8 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
25 pts
Covenant Rescue the last prisoner in Level 1 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:29 remaining on the clock
10 pts
Betty Rescue the last prisoner in Level 2 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:57 remaining on the clock
25 pts
Sulaco Rescue the last prisoner in Level 3 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:31 remaining on the clock
25 pts
Auriga Rescue the last prisoner in Level 4 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:18 remaining on the clock
25 pts
Corbelan IV Rescue the last prisoner in Level 5 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:58 remaining on the clock
25 pts
The Renaissance Rescue the last prisoner in Level 6 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:27 remaining on the clock
25 pts
Derelict Rescue the last prisoner in Level 7 on Hard difficulty with at least 02:03 remaining on the clock
25 pts
Nostromo Rescue the last prisoner in Level 8 on Hard difficulty with at least 01:28 remaining on the clock
25 pts
Rescue Team for Who? Rescue the last prisoner in Level 3 on Normal difficulty or higher with three-quarters of the life meter remaining
10 pts
Pour the Lead, Ripley! Finish the game on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
You've Been in My Life So Long Finish the game on Normal difficulty or higher without dying
25 pts

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Alien 3 frequently asked questions

How do I play Alien 3 online with a friend?

Alien 3 (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Alien 3 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Alien 3 in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Alien 3 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Alien 3 have achievements?

Yes, Alien 3 has 28 achievements worth 372 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Alien 3 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Alien 3 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.