Alien Syndrome review at GameAlmighty.

"Alien Syndrome was one of my favorite co-op games from the 80s, though it got more play on my Amiga than it did in arcades. For its time, Alien Syndrome was pretty slick, featuring cool top-down graphics and relentless action that was similar to Gauntlet, though with a far more non-linear feel. So when it was announced that a remake was in the works, I was looking forward to the results and the potential rebirth of an old classic.

On paper, Alien Syndrome appears to have all of the elements of the source material. Top-down perspective, lots of shooting and endless hordes of enemies that come after you. Totally Games tried to go the extra mile by incorporating some new additions like an inventory system, subtle RPG elements, crafting and character classes in an attempt to make the game more deep, but the end result is basically a mess. While the idea may have seemed like a good one during the design phase, this new version of Alien Syndrome deviates from the simple-minded fun of the original and burdens it with uncomfortable controls and an inventory interface that redefines “annoying”."

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