Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction

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Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction lets you control one of three alien species in a real-time strategy battle for dominance. Pick Colonial Marines for base-building and ranged combat, Predators for stealth and close quarters kills, or Aliens to swarm and overwhelm with biological terror. Missions span dense jungles, underground tunnels, and futuristic colonies, with each faction offering ten distinct units that evolve through upgrades. Marines gain better guns, Predators unlock new vision modes, and Aliens spread their horde with facehuggers. Split-screen co-op lets two players team up, though the single-player campaign remains the focus. The game shines in its sharp contrast between playstyles. Marines rely on tactics and firepower, Predators use cunning and camouflage, and Aliens prioritize speed and numbers. Community feedback highlights the Aliens’ aggressive play as especially chaotic and satisfying. While the 2003 release shows its age in graphics, the core loop of resource management and faction-specific strategies holds up. Split-screen adds local multiplayer charm, though online options are absent.