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Alien 3

Alien³ is a video game based on the movie sequel of the same name. The plot of the movie picks up directly after the end of Aliens. Ellen Ripley, the main character of the Alien series, is in cryo-sleep aboard the space ship Sulaco. Unfortunately, an alien or two has stowed away on the Sulaco, and wreaked havoc within the ship. Thus, it crash lands on the prison colony planet Fiorina 161. Ripley and the unarmed prisoners have to figure out a way to survive the aliens terrorizing the colony until help arrives. The game play of the various Alien³ conversions varies from platform to platform. The Genesis Alien³ game is a side-scrolling action game with large maze-like levels. In each level, you...

Genre: Action
Year: 1992
Developer: Probe Software Ltd.
Publisher: Arena Entertainment
Players: 2

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Achievements

29 achievements · 400 total points

On the Clock II Complete the level 2 with 2m20s or more left on the clock
10 pts
The Prison Complete level 1, 2, 3 and defeat the Guardian
25 pts
The Slaughterhouse Complete level 4, 5, 6 and defeat the Guardian
25 pts
The Factory Complete level 7, 8, 9 and defeat the Guardian
25 pts
The Alien Hive Complete level 10, 11, 12 and defeat the Guardian
25 pts
The Foundry Complete level 13, 14, 15 and defeat the Guardian
25 pts
Ripley, Signing Off Go an entire game without dying
50 pts
It's the Only Way to Be Sure Kill, collect, rescue, destroy everything without dying on level 1 (score 1,660 points)
10 pts
Death Was Instantaneous I Defeat the first Guardian with 1m3s left on the clock without taking damage
5 pts
Death Was Instantaneous II Defeat the third Guardian with 2m16s left on the clock without taking damage
5 pts
Battery Collector Collect all battery packs without dying
25 pts
On the Clock III Complete the level 3 with 2m25s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock IV Complete the level 4 with 3m30s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock V Complete the level 5 with 3m30s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock VI Complete the level 6 with 3m40s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock VII Complete the level 7 with 4 minutes or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock VIII Complete the level 8 with 3m50s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock IX Complete the level 9 with 4 minutes or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock X Complete the level 10 with 4m40s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock XI Complete the level 11 with 4 minutes or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock XII Complete the level 12 with 4m15s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock XIII Complete the level 13 with 5 minutes or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock XIV Complete the level 14 with 3m50s or more left on the clock
10 pts
On the Clock XV Complete the level 15 with 4m30s or more left on the clock
10 pts
Potato Masher Defeat the first Guardian using only hand grenades and without taking damage
5 pts
Ripley's Last Chance Defeat the third Level Guardian on Stage 9 by throwing just one hand grenade and without taking damage
10 pts
Death Was Instantaneous III Defeat the fourth Guardian with 1m46s left on the clock without taking damage
5 pts
I Can Handle Myself Score 50000 points or more
10 pts
On the Clock I Complete the level 1 with 2m15s or more left on the clock
10 pts

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Alien 3 frequently asked questions

How do I play Alien 3 online with a friend?

Alien 3 (Master System) 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 Master System 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 29 achievements worth 400 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.