Aliens: Alien 2

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Aliens: Alien 2 is a side-scrolling action game where you play as Ripley fighting through alien swarms. Starting with a basic weapon, you dodge facehuggers that emerge from eggs. Destroying these enemies can drop power-ups like grenades, stronger guns, or jump-boosting wings. The gameplay loops around combat and resource management as you clear levels littered with hazards and biomechanical threats. Developed by Square in the late 1980s but never officially released, the game was shelved before launch and remained a mystery until a prototype surfaced online in 2009. Its existence offers a rare look at early Square’s design approach, blending arcade-style intensity with the Aliens IP. The short, punchy levels and rudimentary graphics feel more like a proof-of-concept than a finished product, but fans of retro shooters might appreciate its rough-edged charm.