description Alien Storm Overview
Alien Storm is a beat 'em up shooter developed by Sega, initially released as an arcade title in 1990. It has been ported to multiple home consoles including the Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System, Wii’s Virtual Console, and Nintendo Classics. The game's availability expanded through various digital re-releases.
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info Alien Storm Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1990 |
help Alien Storm FAQ
What kind of game is Alien Storm?
It is a Sega beat 'em up with shooting-gallery sections, first released in arcades in 1990. The side-scrolling stages mix close-range attacks with weapons used against invading aliens.
Who are the playable characters in Alien Storm?
The three playable characters are Gordon, Karen, and Scooter, a robot. Their different weapons and attack styles give the 1990 arcade game some variety despite its short stage structure.
Which home systems received Alien Storm?
Sega ported it to the Genesis/Mega Drive and Master System, and later releases included the Wii Virtual Console. The same 1990 arcade design therefore appeared on Sega hardware and later digital retro services.
Is Alien Storm similar to Golden Axe?
Both are Sega side-scrolling action games from the early 1990s, but Alien Storm adds gunplay and dedicated shooting sections to its brawler formula. Golden Axe uses fantasy weapons and magic, whereas Alien Storm uses alien enemies and science-fiction weapons.
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