Gameplay the aim o the game to destroy the alien or drive it away from the nostromo. In 1984, argus press software released an alien game for the c64, amstrad, and zx spectrum. It acquired quicksilva and starcade in 1984, bug byte in 1985, and also published titles by the wargame company mc lothlorien. Commodore 64, amstrad cpc, apple ii, zx spectrum release date. Alien is a hybrid strategyadventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx spectrum in 1984, and later ported for the amstrad cpc in 1985. Serving your community since 1854, the arguspress is committed to providing the very best in local news and sports coverage. Argus launches new lng prices for giant yamal lng and arctic lng 2 complexes release date. Alien, commodore 64, zx spectrum 1984amstrad cpc 1985. Fans of the film might be disappointed that the game doesnt involve you trying to kill the alien, that task was reserved for the game developed by argus press software. Argus software provides real estate software and services. Argus press softwares alien from 1984 on the commodore 64. Can you guess all of the movies, tv shows, books, etc.
The software division, argus press software, was active in the 1980s, producing games for several home computer systems of the time. For instance, you can evacuate with three crew members in the lifeboat, narcissus, as long as you dont leave any living crew behind you and if you set the ship onto autodestruct it. Genre adventure, miscellaneous gamemode single player. Alien was a 1982 video game published by fox video games for the atari 2600. The crew of the nostromo, following the gory birth of the alien, must track it down and either kill it or space it or activate the selfdestruct sequence and abandon ship. American football 1984 argus press software sports, american football cover.
There are 3 decks to search with 35 different rooms which are connected by ducts which the alien can use to sneak up on people. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. With science fiction themes so prevalent in video games its not surprising that ridley scotts movie alien and its sequels have had a large impact on them. Alien 1984 video game alien is a hybrid strategyadventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx spectrum in 1984, and later ported for the amstrad cpc in 1985. Alien is a 1984 hybrid strategyadventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A version for the amstrad cpc was also released in 1985. The alien has hatched from the body of one of the seven crew members on board, but can the other six crew members kill it in time, before the ship returns to earth or their oxygen supply runs out. An alien is lurking somewhere within the spaceship nostromo.
Alien 1984 argus press developed byconcept software ltd. Abandonware games published by argus press software ltd. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The company offers property management and valuation software products that allows customers to manage the financial and operational performance of their real estate portfolios. However, since its in my pile, its fair game for the blog. The arguspress, serving shiawassee county since 1854. Alien 1984argus pressdeveloped byconcept software ltd.
Alien is a 1984 topdown adventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx. Unlike alien for the atari 2600, alien for the home computers was a full fledged alien experience that takes gamers back to the nostromo spaceship and face the menace of the xenomorph is the same fashion as the original movie did. The manual included in the game refers to the maze as. It was acquired by british electric traction bet in 1966, and became the. Alien is a 1984 topdown adventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx spectrum. Alien is a video game published in 1984 on commodore 64 by argus press software ltd its a strategy game, set in a realtime, scifi futuristic and licensed title themes, and was also released on amstrad cpc. I figured i might as well give it a shot, and at the very least it would probably inspire me to watch the film again. Alien is a video game published in 1984 on commodore 64 by argus press software ltd its a strategy game, set in a realtime, scifi futuristic and licensed title. Argus press software company information on gamefaqs, with a list of all games developed or published by argus press software. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. The argus press, serving shiawassee county since 1854. It is based on the science fiction horror film alien.
You can herd the alien into an airlock to blast it out into space, or set the autodestruct on the ship and flee in the shuttle with all remaining live crew members plus jones the cat who must be found and put in a box. Spectrum computing, a database of sinclair zx spectrum games, software and hardware. Alien was a 1984 video game published by argus press software available for the zx spectrum and c64. Alien is a hybrid strategyadventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx spectrum. Naturally, trailing the alien puts you at risk of an encounter that you are. The entire game takes place aboard the nostromo, which is viewed from a topdown perspective displaying the layout of the vessel. This software was originally developed by argus software, inc. Now for something a little different, one of the first alien games. List of all abandonware games originally published by argus press software ltd. Rereleased by, bugbyte software ltd uk mind games espana s. Alien is one of the most tense games ive ever played. You can see the influence of its style and theme in many games from metroid to contra. Concept software ltd after that pacman ripoff debacle, concept software swooped in to make a game that actually fit the original alien license. Alien 1984 game for c64, amstrad cpc, apple ii, spectrum.
Argus valuation dcf was developed to work on windows xp, windows vista, windows 7 or windows 8 and is compatible with 32bit systems. Mar 02, 2008 playthrough of the long game of alien for the zx spectrum, this version is faster than the c64 version although the evil title tune as well as the sound effects arent as good. Alien 1984 alien is a hybrid strategyadventure video game developed by concept software and published by argus press software for the commodore 64 and zx spectrum in 1984, and later ported for the amstrad cpc in 1985. Released1984also foramstrad cpc, zx spectrumpublished byargus press software. Argus software valuation and asset management software. Argus enterprise is designed for companies and financial institutions that need to project the performance of their assets throughout the lifecycle of the investment including acquisitions, development, reconfiguration, leasing, portfolio and investment management, and disposition. Owosso local internet accountability company covenant eyes is implementing a new and relatively rare strategy its owner says will generate wealth for employees while preserving the firms. Fox decided to capitalized on pacmans success, but they wanted us to think that this actually was an scifitype game. Afghan attack southern software alien argus press software alien 8 ultimate the cartoon guide to computer science harper and row casino royal ocp chiller mastertronic connect 4 atlantis day in the life micromega dead at the controls artic deathstar interceptor system 3 designers pencil activision dukes of hazzard elite funhouse pacific software.
Developed by amsoft and concept software and published by argus press software, this second game to touch the alien property was also. Free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. This edit will also create new pages on giant bomb for. This is the bloodcurling initial situation of the wellknown scifi shocker by ridley scott and at the same time the scenario in paul clanseys computer game adaption of the movie that was released in 1984 at argus press software for the c64 and others. Alien long game zx spectrum playthrough part 1 youtube. Apr 05, 2009 however, since its in my pile, its fair game for the blog.
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