Strategy Game Alien: Survive the Nostromo

The game "Alien" is a strategic experience based on the 1979 film of the same name. Set on the commercial towing vehicle Nostromo, players navigate through a maze of airducts across three levels. Each crew member has distinct personalities and traits, affecting their obedience to commands. The game emphasizes strategy over direct combat, as players must manage the crew's fear and potential panic.

As the game progresses, players must contend with an android among the crew, whose identity changes each game, adding an element of unpredictability. The android can disrupt actions and even kill crew members, increasing the game's difficulty. Players must carefully plan their moves, utilizing the ship's map to track the alien's movements and manage the crew's actions.

The game offers multiple ways to succeed, such as evacuating with three crew members in the shuttle Narcissus, killing the alien, or ejecting it into space through the airlock. The game also includes a unique Personality Control System, where players must understand each crew member's behavior under stress to minimize disobedience.

"Alien" was developed by Paul Clansey and published by Argus Press in 1984. It is notable for its early use of character personality in gaming and its departure from traditional platform games. The game was well-received, earning an 8/10 in YS, and remains a significant entry in the history of movie tie-in games.