As you move through the complex you’ll have to free the cocooned prisoners that the aliens have designated as their next meal, while making sure you don’t become a victim yourself. [1]
Its sequel, “Aliens,” was far less disturbing, aiming more for visceral, action-movie thrills; nonetheless, it was still a powerhouse of a movie, especially in its wonderful “special edition” laserdisc incarnation. [2]
David Fincher’s feature debut, ALIEN 3, picks up almost directly after the events in ALIENS, finding Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) frozen in suspended animation as her ship crashes on Fiorina 161, a prison planet. [3]
David Fincher’s Alien 3 had nowhere near the quality of the first two films, and remains to this day an unsatisfying sequel (as the fourth film would be as well), not to mention its inherent tragic ending that the others had not contended with. [4]
Furthermore, the film is so persistent in not giving its lead a break that it sacrifices the most interesting and developed character of the movie (not counting Ripley) very early on. [5]
Sega Genesis Game ALIEN 3 III Classic Ridley FUN! [1]
Our cheats, hints and unlockables help you get the most from the game. [6]
This scenario makes for an unusual and intriguing science fiction thriller that is also notable for Fincher’s bleak industrial visuals; the film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. [3]
There are no message board posts for this game. [6]
Yeah, some of the characters are one-dimensional, but Sigourney Weaver keeps you involved all the way. [...] Since the secondary characters are mostly thin (Dillon kept me interested though) and that Clemens disappears early on, all of our love, attention and 99% of our interest is directed at her. [5]
The horror music in Alien 3 shows that the composer was incapable of finding a completely effective middle ground between the concepts of horror and romanticism. [4]
There are no blog posts for this game. [6]
Director David Fincher offered him the role as he was a huge fan of Withnail & I (1987) and wanted to reunite Grant with co-stars Paul McGann and Ralph Brown. [2]
Based on the movie of the same name, it’s your duty to guide Lieutenant Ripley through Fiorina 161 prison camp in search of survivors…and aliens. [1]
Sources:
[1] Alien 3 Product Info at eBay
[2] Alien? (1992)
[3] Alien 3 Movie Reviews, Pictures – Rotten Tomatoes
[4] Filmtracks: Alien 3 (Elliot Goldenthal)
[5] Arrow In The Head’s movie review of Alien 3: Sigourney Weaver …
[6] Alien 3 ()
