Ellen Ripley
The protagonist, a warrant officer who searches Fiorina 161 for trapped prisoners and fights the Xenomorph threat.
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Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move left or right |
|---|---|
Arrow Up | Aim upward or interact with an applicable object |
Arrow Down | Crouch or aim downward where supported |
A | Jump |
B | Fire the equipped weapon |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Alien 3 play?
Alien 3 uses a side-view perspective. Ripley explores interconnected sections of the prison, opens routes, collects supplies, and rescues prisoners before the mission timer expires.
She can run, jump, fire her weapons, and aim across different directions. Enemies include facehuggers, chestbursters, and adult Xenomorphs. Progress depends on learning the layout, managing ammunition, and reaching objectives efficiently rather than simply defeating every enemy.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Alien 3?
Learn the prison layout instead of rushing blindly; many rooms and corridors loop back into one another.
Conserve ammunition for adult Xenomorphs and use the environment to create space. Search side rooms for prisoners and supplies, but keep the mission timer in mind because unnecessary backtracking can make objectives impossible.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Memorize junctions and recognizable rooms so that rescues do not require repeated wandering.
- 2
Use jumps and deliberate positioning to avoid contact damage from Xenomorphs.
- 3
Do not spend all ammunition on weaker enemies when a route can be passed safely.
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