Alien Challenge uses a side-view, one-on-one fighting format. The objective is to defeat the opposing fighter before the round timer expires, usually by reducing the opponent’s health through normal attacks and special moves.

Arcade play progresses through successive matches, while a versus mode allows two players to fight each other. Movement, jumping, blocking, attacks, and character-specific techniques are handled through the arcade joystick and buttons. Winning matches advances the player through the game’s opponent sequence.

Learn the reach and recovery of each normal attack before relying on special moves. Stay close enough to punish missed attacks, but avoid repeatedly attacking without regard for the opponent’s response.

In arcade play, blocking and patient movement are important because computer opponents can punish predictable approaches. In versus play, watch for repeated patterns and reserve powerful attacks for confirmed openings.