| Aliens (US Version) |
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| Aliases | U.S. Aliens |
| Release Date | 1987 |
| Original Publisher | Electric Dreams Software (UK) |
| Min. Hardware | ZX-Spectrum 48K |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Arcade Game: Adventure |
| Max. Players | 1 |
| Original Price | £9.99 |
| Controls | Kempston Joystick |
| Tie-in Licences | Aliens (Movie) from 20th Century Fox (USA) |
| Other Platforms | Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 |
| Average mag. score | 66.25% (4 reviews) |
| Martijn's WoS score | 62.4% (23 votes) |
Standalone re-releases
| #1 - Alternative Software Ltd (UK) | (1990) | ||
| * Release price: £2.99 |
Authors/Contributors
| John May (UK) | at Mr. Micro Ltd | - ? | |
| John White (UK) | at Mr. Micro Ltd | - ? |
Authors according to SPOT/SPEX
| Steve Cartwright, Glyn Anderson, Peter Kaminski, Gene Smith @ Mr Micro <Mr. Micro Ltd (UK)> *** Data provided by SPOT/SPEX is unconfirmed. Please help us validate this information! |
Review Awards
| "Your Sinclair Megagame" | at Your Sinclair | issue #25 - 1988/Jan | page 51 |
Series "Aliens"
| 1. | Aliens | (1986) | by Electric Dreams Software (UK) | |
| 2. | Aliens (US Version) | (1987) | by Electric Dreams Software (UK) |
Compilations
| Full version in | 4 Most Fight & Fright | (1991) | by Alternative Software Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | ACE issue 17 | (1989/Feb) | by Magazine ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) - covertape from issue #17 - 1989/Feb | ||
| Full version in | The Story So Far Vol 4 | (1989) | by Elite Systems Ltd (UK) |
Main File Downloads
| Filename | Release | Machine | Scheme | Language | Comments | |
| Aliens(USVersion).tzx.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (None) | English |
Additional File Downloads
| Filename | Size | Release | Type | Language | Comments | |
| AliensUSVersion.scr | 6,912 | Original | Loading screen | |||
| AliensUSVersion.gif | 5,720 | Original | Running screen | |||
| AliensUSVersion.jpg | 262,318 | Original | Inlay - Front | - Double jewel case | ||
| Aliens(USVersion)_Media.jpg | 94,285 | Original | Media scan | |||
| Aliens(USVersion)(EN).pdf | 326,989 | Original | Instructions | English | ||
| AliensUSVersion.png | 326,719 | Original | Game map | |||
| AliensUSVersion.jpg | 99,049 | Original | Advertisement | |||
| Aliens(USVersion).rzx.zip | 369,725 | Original | RZX playback file | - Recorded by Pavel Plíva (with rollback) - [denied] | ||
| AliensUSVersion(AlternativeSoftware).jpg | 701,732 | #1 | Inlay - Front | - Single jewel case | ||
| AliensUSVersion(AlternativeSoftware)_Back.jpg | 470,299 | #1 | Inlay - Back | - Single jewel case | ||
| Aliens(USVersion)(AlternativeSoftware)_Media.jpg | 153,728 | #1 | Media scan |
Magazine Reviews
| Crash | issue v.1 #47-1987/Dec | page 14 | - Review: 45% | |
| Proxima Magazine | issue v.1 #1-1995 | page 28 | - Review | |
| Sinclair User | issue #69-1987/Dec | page 87 | - Review: 5/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #25-1988/Jan | page 51 | - Review: 9/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #52-1990/Apr | page 43 | - Review: 80% |
Magazine References
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #17-1989/Feb | page 113 | - CoverGame | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #18-1989/Mar | page 74 | - Tips | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #19-1989/Apr | page 75 | - Tips | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #45-1987/Oct | page 138 | - Preview | |
| Sinclair User | issue #60-1987/Mar | page 103 | - Preview | |
| Sinclair User | issue #109-1991/Mar | page 18 | - Tips | |
| YS Smash Tips | issue 1988/Aug | page 2 | - Tips | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #25-1988/Jan | page 37 | - Tips | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #26-1988/Feb | page 37 | - Tips |
Magazine Advertisements
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #28-1990/Jan | page 64 | - Advert | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #66-1987/Apr | page 103 | - Full-page ad | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #39-1987/Apr | page 98 | - Full-page ad | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #72-1990/Jan | page 7 | - Advert | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #49-1990/Jan | page 39 | - Advert | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #50-1990/Feb | page 49 | - Advert |
Related Magazine Reviews
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #97-1989/Dec | page 92 | - Review: 60% (The Story So Far Vol 4) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #95-1990/Feb | page 75 | - Review - Attack of the Compilations!: 62% (The Story So Far Vol 4) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #48-1989/Dec | page 105 | - Review: 57% (The Story So Far Vol 4) |
Related Magazine References
| New Computer Express | issue #44-1989/Sep/9 | page 5 | - News/Note - Pack to the future (The Story So Far Vol 4) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #21-1989/Aug | page 9 | - News/Note (The Story So Far Vol 4) |
Related Magazine Advertisements
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #23-1989/Aug | page 7 | - Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #24-1989/Sep | page 7 | - Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #20-1989/Jul | page 41 | - Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #22-1989/Sep | page 3 | - Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4) |
Links
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