Overview

Alien vs. Predator is a side‑scrolling beat ’em up developed and published by Capcom for arcades in 1994 (CPS‑2 hardware). Set in the human colony of San Drad, California, the story teams up two Predators with U.S. Marines to stop a Xenomorph infestation. The cabinet supports up to three‑player co‑op with four selectable heroes: Predator Warrior, Predator Hunter, Major Dutch Schaefer (a cybernetic commando), and Lieutenant Linn Kurosawa.

How it Played

• Mounted rifles: Cabinet guns styled after the M41A Pulse Rifle include recoil and a bomb button for screen‑clearing grenades.
• On‑rails shooter: The viewpoint moves automatically through corridors and arenas while you aim and fire onscreen.
• Pick‑ups: Temporary boosts such as the flamethrower augment your standard fire. A life bar and limited bombs manage risk.
• Boss fights: Set‑pieces feature oversized xenomorph forms and a giant facehugger among others.

Stages / Missions

Seven scenes remix locations from the film for arcade pacing:

• Sudden outbreak: Action kicks off aboard the Sulaco.
• Fiorina 161: Foundry floors, prison corridors and tunnels turn into firefights.
• Corporate forces: Weyland‑Yutani commandos complicate the bug hunt with crossfire.
• Final showdown: A multi‑phase battle closes the campaign.

Cabinet & Controls

• Two fixed guns: Heavy recoil‑enabled rifles allow simultaneous co‑op.
• Inputs: Trigger to fire and a dedicated bomb button. Reloads occur between sequences.
• Presentation: Scaling sprites and dramatic camera moves heighten the sense of speed and threat.

Notes & Reception

• Arcade performance: It placed well in Japanese arcade rankings in late 1993.
• Legacy: Frequently remembered for punchy gun feedback, nonstop pacing and spectacular creature encounters.

Screens & UI

Video – Arcade Gameplay