Twenty years after Alien Syndrome first slid into arcades, Sega's coin-op classic gets a modern makeover with Alien Syndrome on PSP. The handheld version plays from a perspective like the original, but this time in full 3D with 15 levels of laser-jet, grenade-throwing action. In a script inspired by the Alien series, Alien Syndrome has players guide a female officer named Aileen Harding as she investigates an abandoned space station overrun by filthy creatures.
While the original title was strictly a run-and-gun affair, Alien Syndrome on PSP features several role-playing game elements to add some depth to the action. Aileen can specialize in one of five skills or classes, for example, ranging from a demolitions expert to a marksman, each of which influences the base stats and talents available to her. Defeated aliens will earn player experience points, as well as random weapons, armor pieces, and other items that can be equipped or sold. Ad-hoc wireless support is included for four-player cooperative action, and the game's four difficulty settings allow existing characters to continue progressing for a chance at more powerful rewards.
Characteristics:
- Battle your way through over 100 enemies across 15 stages
- Fight alongside three other friends in cooperative play
- Upgrade existing weapons or sell duplicate items with your robot.
- Choose from several classes to customize your character