Publisher: Atari Corporation
Released: 1990
Alien Brigade is a horizontally-scrolling shooter that's exclusive to the Atari 7800.
+ Stage 3 is a terrific shift, as the underwater location requires you to shoot ahead of your target in order to make contact.
+ Adds new enemy types as you progress, and later foes have large sprites and cryptic hit-boxes that require deliberation.
+ Light-gun offers an excellent level of precision, and joystick mode is no slouch either with its speedy cursor movements.
+ Features fun death animations and the game doesn't take itself too seriously, as it hilariously includes aliens on jet skis!
- With only five short stages, you'll likely see the credits within a few minutes and there's little reason to return.
- There's some cheap and unavoidable hits due to enemies firing in your direction prior to actually entering the screen.
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