Aliens is a 1990 run‑and‑gun arcade game by Konami, based on the 1986 film. Supporting one or two players, it combines side‑scrolling action with brief into‑the‑screen shooting sequences. It launched worldwide in arcades and became one of Konami’s notable coin‑ops that year.
Players control Ellen Ripley and Corporal Hicks through mostly side‑scrolling stages, with some rail‑shooter interludes. You begin with a smart gun and can pick up weapons like flamethrowers and missile or grenade launchers. Health points and lives limit progress; bosses cap each level, and the finale pits you against the Alien Queen—either ejecting her via airlock or defeating her with the power loader.
Contemporary coverage was broadly positive in arcades; it charted highly in Japan and received industry recognition in North America, including a sales award from the AAMA. Retrospectives often praise its pace and presentation, although some note uneven difficulty.