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:''For the Western home computer versions, see [[Alien Syndrome (home computers)]].''
 
{{Bob
 
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| bobscreen=Alien Syndrome Title.png
 
| bobscreen=Alien Syndrome Title.png
| publisher=[[Sega]], {{GG}} [[SIMS]] (JP), {{X68}} [[Dempa]], {{FC}} [[Sunsoft]], [[Sanritsu]], {{NES}} [[Tengen]], {{C64}} {{Amiga}} {{ST}} [[Mindscape]] (US), {{CPC}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[The Edge]]
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| publisher=[[Sega]], {{GG}} [[SIMS]] (JP), {{X68}} [[Dempa]], {{FC}} [[Sunsoft]], {{NES}} [[Tengen]]
| developer=[[Sega]], {{GG}} [[SIMS]], {{X68}} [[Dempa]], {{FC}} {{NES}} [[Sunsoft]], [[Sanritsu]], {{CPC}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Softek International]]
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| developer=[[Sega AM1]], {{SMS}} {{FC}} {{NES}} [[Sanritsu]], {{GG}} [[SIMS]], {{X68}} [[Dempa]]
| system=[[Sega System 16]], [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]], Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, NES, Sharp X68000, ZX Spectrum
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| system=[[Sega System 16]], [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]], NES, Sharp X68000
 
| romsize={{Arcade}} 1MB, {{SMS}} 256kB, {{GG}} 128kB
 
| romsize={{Arcade}} 1MB, {{SMS}} 256kB, {{GG}} 128kB
 
| sounddriver=
 
| sounddriver=
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| players=
 
| players=
 
| genre=Action
 
| genre=Action
| releases={{releases
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| releases={{releasesArcade
| arcade_date_world=1987-01
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| sys16_date_us=1987
| sms_date_eu=1988-03
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| sys16_date_jp=1987-04{{ref|http://sega-interactive.co.jp/special/history/title/aliensyndrome.html}}
| sms_rrp_uk=24.95 {{fileref|ACE UK 08.pdf|page=63}}
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}}{{releases
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| nes_date_us=1989
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| nes_date_jp=1988-12-02
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| nes_rrp_jp=5,940
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}}
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{{releasesSMS
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| sms_date_eu=1988
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| sms_date_uk=1988-03{{fileref|CVG UK 077.pdf|page=11}}
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| sms_rrp_uk=24.95{{fileref|ACE UK 08.pdf|page=63}}
 
| sms_code_eu=MK-7006-50
 
| sms_code_eu=MK-7006-50
 
| sms_date_jp=1987-10-18
 
| sms_date_jp=1987-10-18
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| sms_date_kr=19xx
 
| sms_date_kr=19xx
 
| sms_code_kr=GB-2339
 
| sms_code_kr=GB-2339
| nes_date_us=1988
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| sms_date_au=19xx
| nes_date_jp=1988-12-02
 
| nes_rrp_jp=5,940
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{releasesGG
 
{{releasesGG
 
| gg_date_eu=1992
 
| gg_date_eu=1992
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| gg_rrp_uk=29.99{{fileref|SegaForce UK 13.pdf|page=71}}
 
| gg_date_jp=1992-03-19
 
| gg_date_jp=1992-03-19
 
| gg_code_jp=T-44037
 
| gg_code_jp=T-44037
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}}
 
}}
 
{{releasesHC
 
{{releasesHC
| amiga_date_uk=1988
 
| amiga_rrp_uk=19.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 079.pdf|page=60}}{{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| amiga_date_us=1988
 
| amiga_rrp_us=39.95 {{fileref|CGW US 056.pdf|page=59}}
 
| dos_date_us=1989
 
 
| x68_date_jp=1992
 
| x68_date_jp=1992
 
| x68_rrp_jp=5,800
 
| x68_rrp_jp=5,800
| st_date_uk=1988
 
| st_rrp_uk=19.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 079.pdf|page=60}}{{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| st_date_uk_1=19xx
 
| st_rrp_uk_1=9.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 096.pdf|page=74}}
 
| st_type_uk_1=Rad
 
| st_date_us=1988
 
| st_rrp_us=39.95 {{fileref|CGW US 056.pdf|page=59}}
 
| cpc_date_eu_d=1988
 
| cpc_rrp_uk_d=14.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 079.pdf|page=60}}{{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| cpc_date_uk_c=1988
 
| cpc_rrp_uk_c=9.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 079.pdf|page=60}}{{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| cpc_date_uk_1=19xx
 
| cpc_rrp_uk_1=1.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 096.pdf|page=74}}
 
| cpc_type_uk_1=Rad
 
| spectrum_date_eu_c1988
 
| spectrum_rrp_uk_c=8.99 {{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| spectrum_date_eu_d=1988
 
| spectrum_rrp_uk_d=14.99 {{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| spectrum_date_uk_1=19xx
 
| spectrum_rrp_uk_1=1.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 096.pdf|page=74}}
 
| spectrum_type_uk_1=Rad
 
| c64_date_eu_d=1988
 
| c64_rrp_uk_d=11.99 {{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| c64_date_eu_c=1988
 
| c64_rrp_uk_c=9.99 {{fileref|AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg}}
 
| c64_date_uk_1=19xx
 
| c64_rrp_uk_1=1.99 {{fileref|CVG UK 096.pdf|page=74}}
 
| c64_type_uk_1=Rad
 
| c64_date_us=1988
 
| c64_rrp_us=29.95 {{fileref|CGW US 056.pdf|page=59}}
 
| msx_date_eu=1988
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
'''''Alien Syndrome''''' (エイリアンシンドローム) is a 1987 arcade game released by [[Sega]]. It runs on [[Sega System 16]] hardware. The user plays as either Ricky and Mary rescuing hostages within a set time limit while blasting aliens. There are numerous weapons and two players can play simultaneously.
 
'''''Alien Syndrome''''' (エイリアンシンドローム) is a 1987 arcade game released by [[Sega]]. It runs on [[Sega System 16]] hardware. The user plays as either Ricky and Mary rescuing hostages within a set time limit while blasting aliens. There are numerous weapons and two players can play simultaneously.
  
The game was ported to the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Famicom (by [[Sunsoft]] and [[Sanritsu]]), MSX, [[Sega Game Gear]] (published by [[Sims]]), [[Sega Master System]] and ZX Spectrum. In 1988, [[Tengen]] brought Sunsoft's port over to the United States with an unlicensed release, removing both Sunsoft's and Sanritsu's names. Due to technical restrictions, some versions are single-player only. It was also re-released as part of the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series and as part of ''[[Sega Classics Collection]]'' (however it was removed from the European release to keep the [[PEGI]] rating down). The ''Sega Classics Collection'' port is notable for its two joysticks control scheme, similar to ''Robotron 2084'' and ''Smash TV''.
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==History==
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===Legacy===
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The game was ported to the Famicom (by [[Sunsoft]] and [[Sanritsu]]), [[Sega Game Gear]] (published by [[Sims]]) and [[Sega Master System]]. In 1988, [[Tengen]] brought Sunsoft's port over to the United States with an unlicensed release, removing both Sunsoft's and Sanritsu's names. Due to technical restrictions, some versions are single-player only. It was also re-released as part of the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series and as part of ''[[Sega Classics Collection]]'' (however it was removed from the European release to keep the [[PEGI]] rating down). The ''Sega Classics Collection'' port is notable for its two joysticks control scheme, similar to ''Robotron 2084'' and ''Smash TV''.
  
More recently, a [[Alien Syndrome (2007)|sequel with the same name]] was released for the [[Wii]] and [[PSP]] in 2007.
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A [[Alien Syndrome (2007)|sequel with the same name]] was released for the [[Wii]] and [[PSP]] in 2007.
  
==Production Credits==
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==Production credits==
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===Master System version===
 
{{multicol|
 
{{multicol|
===Master System Version===
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{{creditstable|
'''Planner:''' Dr Hyujiwara, Kopharucon<br>
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*'''Planner:''' Dr Hyujiwara, Kopharucon
'''Plan Adviser:''' Kin<br>
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*'''Plan Adviser:''' Kin
'''Designer:''' Kopharucon<br>
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*'''Designer:''' Kopharucon
'''Design Assistant:''' Pocky, Morisoba<br>
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*'''Design Assistant:''' Pocky, Morisoba
'''Guest Designer:''' Maco<br>
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*'''Guest Designer:''' Maco
'''Programmer:''' Toaruko‑Arkel, White Wave, Chicken・Jun<br>
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*'''Programmer:''' Toaruko‑Arkel, White Wave, Chicken・Jun
'''Program Editor:''' Yoshi Yoshi<br>
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*'''Program Editor:''' Yoshi Yoshi
'''Music:''' [[Kazuhiko Nagai|Navy]]<br>
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*'''Music:''' [[Kazuhiko Nagai|Navy]]
'''Sound Efeecter:''' [[Kazuhiko Nagai|Navy]]<br>
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*'''Sound Efeecter:''' [[Kazuhiko Nagai|Navy]]
'''Produced by:''' [[Sega]]
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*'''Produced by:''' [[Sega]]
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|source=In-game credits
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|console=SMS
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}}
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}}
  
===NES Version===
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===Game Gear version===
'''Programmer:''' Naoki Okabe<br>
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{{creditstable|
'''Desiners:''' Tetsushi Nakamura, Yuji Koharu<br>
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*'''Graphics:''' Syouji, "Enjyoh", Yoshihara
'''Sound Editor:''' [[Noboru Machida]]<br>
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*'''Sound:''' [[Takashi Horiguchi|"Fumi"]]
© 1988 [[Sunsoft]]<br>
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*'''Program:''' Susumu Senba, Teiou, Dirty
© 1987 [[Sega]]<br>
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*'''Direction:''' Yoshiharu, Sakino
© 1988 [[Sanritsu]]
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*'''Special Thanks to:''' Yama‑San, Matsutokujō, [[T.Asano]], Danna, Sen‑Kichi, Yas & Daiōjō, Ratman, and Many Other People
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*'''Presented by:''' [[SIMS|SIMS Co., Ltd.]]
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|source=In-game credits
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|console=GG
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}}
  
===Game Gear Version===
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===NES version===
'''Graphics:''' Syouji, "Enjyoh", Yoshihara<br>
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{{creditstable|
'''Sound:''' [[Takashi Horiguchi|"Fumi"]]<br>
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*'''Programmer:''' Naoki Okabe
'''Program:''' Susumu Senba, Teiou, Dirty<br>
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*'''Desiners:''' Tetsushi Nakamura, Yuji Koharu
'''Direction:''' Yoshiharu, Sakino<br>
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*'''Sound Editor:''' [[Noboru Machida]]
'''Special Thanks to:''' Yama‑San, Matsutokujō, T.Asano, Danna, Sen‑Kichi, Yas & Daiōjō, Ratman, and Many Other People<br>
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*© 1988 [[Sunsoft]]
'''Presented by:''' [[SIMS|SIMS Co., Ltd.]]
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*© 1987 [[Sega]]
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*© 1988 [[Sanritsu]]
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|source=In-game credits
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|console=NES
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Hints==
 
==Hints==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
AlienSyndromev1SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 1
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AlienSyndromev1SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints
AlienSyndromev2SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 2
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AlienSyndromev2SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints
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</gallery>
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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<gallery>
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AlienSyndrome Arcade US Flyer.pdf|System 16 US flyer
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Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|System 16 JP flyer
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Tengen NES US PrintAdvert.jpg|NES US print advert
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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{{gallery
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|{{galleryPrintAd
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|ACE UK 06.pdf|ace|6|12-13
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|CVG UK 077.pdf|cvg|77|10
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|text=Master System print advert
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}}
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}}
  
==Gallery==
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==Photo gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
AlienSyndrome System16 PCB Motherboard Top.jpg|System 16 motherboard PCB (top)
 
AlienSyndrome System16 PCB Motherboard Top.jpg|System 16 motherboard PCB (top)
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Artwork==
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==Physical scans==
<gallery>
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===System 16 version===
AlienSyndrome Art 1.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Promotional Material==
 
<gallery>
 
AlienSyndrome Arcade US Flyer.pdf|System 16 US flyer
 
Alien Syndrome Arcade JP Flyer.pdf|System 16 JP flyer
 
UltimateGamesMachine SMS UK PrintAd.jpg|Master System UK print advert
 
AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg|Home computers UK print advert
 
AlienSyndrome Computers UK PrintAdvert 2.jpg|Home computers UK print advert 2
 
Tengen NES US PrintAdvert.jpg|NES US print advert
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Physical Scans==
 
===System 16 Version===
 
 
{{ScanArcade
 
{{ScanArcade
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| type=upright
 
| console=System 16
 
| console=System 16
 
| region=US
 
| region=US
 
| marquee=AlienSyndrome System16 US Marquee.jpg
 
| marquee=AlienSyndrome System16 US Marquee.jpg
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| manual=Alien Syndrome System 16 US Manual.pdf
 
}}{{ScanArcade
 
}}{{ScanArcade
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| type=upright
 
| console=System 16
 
| console=System 16
 
| region=JP
 
| region=JP
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Master System Version===
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===Mega-Tech version===
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Mega-Tech
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| region=
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| cart=AlienSyndrome MegaTech Cart.jpg
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| cartback=AlienSyndrome MegaTech Cart Back.jpg
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}}
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===Master System version===
 
{{Ratings
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=SMS
 
| icon=SMS
 
| ace=56
 
| ace=56
 
| ace_source={{num|8|page=63|pdf=ACE UK 08.pdf}}
 
| ace_source={{num|8|page=63|pdf=ACE UK 08.pdf}}
| allgame=70
 
| allgame_source=''[https://web.archive.org/web/20141210145404/www.allgame.com/game.php?id=1765 AllGame]''
 
 
| cgtc=73
 
| cgtc=73
| cgtc_source={{num|1|page=47}}
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| cgtc_source={{num|1|page=47|pdf=CompleteGuideToConsoles_UK_01.pdf}}
 
| cgtc_1=73
 
| cgtc_1=73
 
| cgtc_source_1={{num|4|page=90|pdf=CGtC UK 04.pdf}}
 
| cgtc_source_1={{num|4|page=90|pdf=CGtC UK 04.pdf}}
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| cvg=80
 
| cvg=80
 
| cvg_source={{num|78|page=122/123|pdf=CVG UK 078.pdf|pdfpage=122}}
 
| cvg_source={{num|78|page=122/123|pdf=CVG UK 078.pdf|pdfpage=122}}
| defunct=79 <!-- score based on old page ''https://web.archive.org/web/20070217095801/www.defunctgames.com/shows.php?id=review-576'' -->
 
| defunct_source=''[http://www.defunctgames.com/review/576/alien-syndrome 2005-09-17]''
 
 
| gamesmachineuk=61
 
| gamesmachineuk=61
| gamesmachineuk_source={{num|4|page=55}}
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| gamesmachineuk_source={{num|4|page=55|pdf=TGM UK 04.pdf}}
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| gamespreview=60
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| gamespreview_source={{num|7|page=42|pdf=GamesPreview DK 07.pdf}}
 
| mms=73
 
| mms=73
 
| mms_source={{num|1|page=132|pdf=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf}}
 
| mms_source={{num|1|page=132|pdf=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf}}
 
| pp=70
 
| pp=70
| pp_source=[http://www.ninretro.de/img/scans/sms/Alien_Syndrome_PP_3-88.jpg {{num|3/88}}]
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| pp_source={{num|3|page=97|pdf=PowerPlay DE 003.pdf}}
 
| s=57
 
| s=57
 
| s_source={{num|5}}
 
| s_source={{num|5}}
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}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
| region=EU ("No Limits" variant)
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| region=EU<br>"No Limits" variant
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome SMS EU Box NoLimits.jpg
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome SMS EU Box NoLimits.jpg
 
| cart=
 
| cart=
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| cart=Aliensyndrome sms jp cart.jpg
 
| cart=Aliensyndrome sms jp cart.jpg
 
| manual=AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf
 
| manual=AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Master System
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| region=AU
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| cover=
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| cart=
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| manual=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
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| cover=
 
| cover=
 
| cart=AlienSyndrome SMS KR cart.jpg
 
| cart=AlienSyndrome SMS KR cart.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Master System
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| region=SE
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| cover=
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| manual=AlienSyndromeSMSSEManual.jpg
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game Gear Version===
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===Game Gear version===
 
{{ratings
 
{{ratings
 
| icon=GG
 
| icon=GG
 
| cvg=70
 
| cvg=70
| cvg_source={{num|127|page=Go!6/7}}
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| cvg_source={{num|127 (Go!)|page=6/7|pdf=Go UK 08.pdf|pdfpage=6}}
 
| consolesplus=78
 
| consolesplus=78
| consolesplus_source={{num|9|page=128}}
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| consolesplus_source={{num|9|page=128|pdf=ConsolesPlus FR 009.pdf}}
 
| joypad=85
 
| joypad=85
 
| joypad_source={{num|9|page=84|pdf=Joypad FR 009.pdf}}
 
| joypad_source={{num|9|page=84|pdf=Joypad FR 009.pdf}}
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| sfuk=79
 
| sfuk=79
 
| sfuk_source={{num|13|page=70/71|pdf=SegaForce UK 13.pdf|pdfpage=70}}
 
| sfuk_source={{num|13|page=70/71|pdf=SegaForce UK 13.pdf|pdfpage=70}}
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| famitsu=55
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| famitsu_source={{num|?}}, [https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=16093]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
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| spinemissing=
 
| spinemissing=
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
| cart=
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| cart=AlienSyndrome GG JP Cart.jpg
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Amiga Version===
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===NES version===
{{ratings
 
| icon=Amiga
 
| gen4=92
 
| gen4_source={{num|5|page=42}}
 
| zero=83
 
| zero_source={{num|2|page=94}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amiga
 
| region=UK
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome Amiga EU Box Front.jpg
 
| square=yes
 
}}
 
 
 
===Amstrad CPC Version===
 
{{ratings
 
| icon=CPC
 
| cvg=51
 
| cvg_source={{num|96|page=74|pdf=CVG UK 096.pdf}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=UK<br/>(Cassette) (Rad)
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome CPC UK Box Cassette Rad.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=DE (Disk) (Ace)
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome CPC DE Box Disk Ace.jpg
 
| square=yes
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=ES<br/>(Cassette) (DroSoft)
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome CPC ES Box Cassette DroSoft.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=ES<br/>(Cassette) (DroSoft) (Alt)
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome CPC ES Box Cassette DroSoft Alt.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=ES (Disk) (DroSoft)
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome CPC ES Box Disk DroSoft.jpg
 
| square=yes
 
}}
 
 
 
===Atari ST Version===
 
{{ratings
 
| icon=ST
 
| ace=51
 
| ace_source={{num|11|page=46|pdf=ACE UK 11.pdf}}
 
| cvg=79
 
| cvg_source={{num|96|page=74|pdf=CVG UK 096.pdf}}
 
| gamesmachineuk=92
 
| gamesmachineuk_source=[http://archive.org/stream/thegamesmachine-magazine-08/TheGamesMachine_08#page/n58/mode/1up {{num|8|page=59}}]
 
| gen4=92
 
| gen4_source={{num|5|page=42}}
 
| zero=83
 
| zero_source={{num|2|page=94}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Atari ST
 
| region=UK
 
| cover=
 
}}
 
{{Clear}}
 
===Commodore 64 Version===
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=C64
 
| ace=50
 
| ace_source={{num|11|page=46|pdf=ACE UK 11.pdf}}
 
| cuamiga=80
 
| cuamiga_source={{num|1989-10|page=66}}
 
| cuser=80
 
| cuser_source={{num|1988-05|page=42}}
 
| cvg=75
 
| cvg_source={{num|79|page=60/61|pdf=CVG UK 079.pdf|pdfpage=60}}
 
| cvg_1=82
 
| cvg_source_1={{num|96|page=74|pdf=CVG UK 096.pdf}}
 
| gamesmachineuk=89
 
| gamesmachineuk_source={{num|8|page=59}}
 
| zzap64=90
 
| zzap64_source=[http://archive.org/stream/zzap64-magazine-038/ZZap_64_Issue_038_1988_Jun#page/n79/mode/2up {{num|38|page=80/81}}]
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Commodore 64
 
| region=US
 
| front=AlienSyndrome C64 US Box Front.jpg
 
| back=AlienSyndrome C64 US Box Back.jpg
 
| spinemissing=yes
 
| cart=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amiga
 
| region=UK
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome C64 EU Box.jpg
 
| cart=
 
}}
 
 
 
===DOS Version===
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=DOS
 
| region=US (3½-inch)
 
| front=AlienSyndrome DOS US Box Front.jpg
 
| back=AlienSyndrome DOS US Box Back.jpg
 
| spinemissing=yes
 
| cart=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=DOS
 
| region=US (5¼-inch)
 
| cover=
 
| cart=
 
}}
 
 
 
===MSX Version===
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=MSX
 
| region=EU
 
| cover=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=MSX
 
| region=ES
 
| cover=AlienSyndrome MSX ES Box.jpg
 
}}
 
 
 
===NES Version===
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=NES
 
| defunct=67
 
| defunct_source=''[http://www.defunctgames.com/review/1096/alien-syndrome 2012-06-05]''
 
}}
 
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=NES
 
| console=NES
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===X68000 Version===
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===Sharp X68000 version===
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Sharp X68000
 
| console=Sharp X68000
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}}
  
===ZX Spectrum Version===
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==References==
{{ratings
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{{multicol|
| icon=Spectrum
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<references/>
| crash=90
 
| crash_source=[http://www.crashonline.org.uk/57/syndrome.htm {{num|57}}]
 
| cvg=70
 
| cvg_source={{num|96|page=74|pdf=CVG UK 096.pdf}}
 
| gamesmachineuk=84
 
| gamesmachineuk_source={{num|12|page=50-51}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=ZX Spectrum
 
| region=UK (ACE)
 
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Alien Syndrome
System(s): Sega System 16, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, NES, Sharp X68000
Publisher: Sega,
Sega Game Gear
SIMS (JP),
X68000
Dempa,
Famicom
Sunsoft,
Nintendo Entertainment System
Tengen
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (System 16)
JP
¥? ?
Arcade (System 16)
US
$? ?






























Famicom
JP
1988-12-02 ¥5,940 ?
Nintendo Entertainment System
US
1989 $? ?
Sega Master System
JP
¥5,5005,500 G-1339
Sega Master System
US
7006
Sega Master System
EU
MK-7006-50
Sega Master System
UK
£24.9524.95[3]
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR
Sega Master System
KR
GB-2339
Sega Game Gear
JP
¥4,5004,500 T-44037
Sega Game Gear
EU

Alien Syndrome (エイリアンシンドローム) is a 1987 arcade game released by Sega. It runs on Sega System 16 hardware. The user plays as either Ricky and Mary rescuing hostages within a set time limit while blasting aliens. There are numerous weapons and two players can play simultaneously.

History

Legacy

The game was ported to the Famicom (by Sunsoft and Sanritsu), Sega Game Gear (published by Sims) and Sega Master System. In 1988, Tengen brought Sunsoft's port over to the United States with an unlicensed release, removing both Sunsoft's and Sanritsu's names. Due to technical restrictions, some versions are single-player only. It was also re-released as part of the Sega Ages 2500 series and as part of Sega Classics Collection (however it was removed from the European release to keep the PEGI rating down). The Sega Classics Collection port is notable for its two joysticks control scheme, similar to Robotron 2084 and Smash TV.

A sequel with the same name was released for the Wii and PSP in 2007.

Production credits

Master System version

  • Planner: Dr Hyujiwara, Kopharucon
  • Plan Adviser: Kin
  • Designer: Kopharucon
  • Design Assistant: Pocky, Morisoba
  • Guest Designer: Maco
  • Programmer: Toaruko‑Arkel, White Wave, Chicken・Jun
  • Program Editor: Yoshi Yoshi
  • Music: Navy
  • Sound Efeecter: Navy
  • Produced by: Sega
Source:
In-game credits

Game Gear version

  • Graphics: Syouji, "Enjyoh", Yoshihara
  • Sound: "Fumi"
  • Program: Susumu Senba, Teiou, Dirty
  • Direction: Yoshiharu, Sakino
  • Special Thanks to: Yama‑San, Matsutokujō, T.Asano, Danna, Sen‑Kichi, Yas & Daiōjō, Ratman, and Many Other People
  • Presented by: SIMS Co., Ltd.
Source:
In-game credits


NES version

Source:
In-game credits


Hints

Magazine articles

Main article: Alien Syndrome/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Master System print advert in ACE (UK) #6: "March 1988" (1988-02-04)
also published in:
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Photo gallery

Physical scans

System 16 version

System 16, US
AlienSyndrome System16 US Marquee.jpg
Alien Syndrome System 16 US Manual.pdf
Manual
System 16, JP

Mega-Tech version

Mega-Tech,

AlienSyndrome MegaTech Cart Back.jpgAlienSyndrome MegaTech Cart.jpg
Cart

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
56 №8, p63[3]
73 №1, p47[6]
73 №4, p90[7]
73 №1, p52[8]
80 №78, p122/123[9]
61 №4, p55[10]
60 №7, p42[11]
73 №1, p132[12]
70 №3, p97[13]
57 №5
40 №23, p55
81 №1, p19[14]
Sega Master System
66
Based on
12 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
56
[3]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
73
[15]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
73
[7]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
73
[8]
Computer Action (DK)
50
[16]
Console XS (UK) PAL
85
[17]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
80
[18]
The Games Machine (UK)
61
[10]
Games Preview (DK)
60
[11]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
73
[12]
Power Play (DE)
70
[13]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
57
[19]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
25
[20]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
81
[14]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
85
[21]
Software Gids (NL)
60
[22]
Sega Master System
66
Based on
16 reviews

Alien Syndrome

Master System, US
Aliensyndrome sms us cover.jpg
Cover
Aliensyndrome sms us manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU
Aliensyndrome sms eu cover.jpg
Cover
AlienSyndromeSMSEUCartridge.jpg
Cart
Master System, EU
"No Limits" variant
AlienSyndrome SMS EU Box NoLimits.jpg
Cover
Master System, JP
AlienSyndrome SMS JP Box Back.jpgNospine.pngAlienSyndrome SMS JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Aliensyndrome sms jp cart.jpg
Cart
AlienSyndromeSMSJPManual.pdf
Manual
Master System, AU

Master System, BR
AlienSyndrome SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover
Aliensyndrome sms br manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, KR

AlienSyndrome SMS KR cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, SE

AlienSyndromeSMSSEManual.jpg
Manual

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
70 №127 (Go!), p6/7[23]
78 №9, p128[24]
85 №9, p84[25]
85 №27, p201[26]
78 №27, p134[27]
43 №40, p52
83 №7, p32/33[28]
68 №3, p29
79 №13, p70/71[29]
55 №?, [1]
Sega Game Gear
72
Based on
10 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
68
[30]
Consoles + (FR)
78
[24]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
70
[23]
Digitiser (UK)
60
[31]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
72
[32]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
55
[33]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
50
[34]
Joypad (FR)
85
[25]
Joystick (FR) NTSC-U
85
[26]
Player One (FR)
78
[35]
Play Time (DE)
72
[36]
Play Time (DE)
77
[37]
Power Play (DE)
69
[38]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
43
[39]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-U
83
[28]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
83
[40]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
68
[41]
Sega Force (UK) PAL
79
[29]
Supersonic (FR)
91
[42]
Video Games (DE)
67
[43]
Sega Game Gear
72
Based on
20 reviews

Alien Syndrome

Game Gear, EU
AlienSyndrome GG EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngAlienSyndrome GG EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
AlienSyndrome GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Game Gear, JP
AlienSyndrome GG JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
AlienSyndrome GG JP Cart.jpg
Cart

NES version

NES, US
AlienSyndrome NES US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngAlien Syndrome NES US Box.jpg
Cover
Alien Syndrome NES US Cart.jpg
Cart
NES, JP
AlienSyndrome NES JP Box Back.jpgAlienSyndrome NES JP Box Spine.jpgAlien Syndrome NES JP Box.jpg
Cover
AlienSyndrome NES JP Cart.jpg
Cart
AlienSyndrome NES JP Manual.pdf
Manual

Sharp X68000 version

Sharp X68000, JP
Alien Syndrome X68000 JP cover.jpg
Cover

References

  1. http://sega-interactive.co.jp/special/history/title/aliensyndrome.html
  2. File:CVG UK 077.pdf, page 11
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 File:ACE UK 08.pdf, page 63 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ACE UK 08.pdf_p63" defined multiple times with different content
  4. File:SegaForce UK 13.pdf, page 71
  5. Computer & Video Games, "March 1988" (UK; 1988-02-15), page 10
  6. File:CompleteGuideToConsoles_UK_01.pdf, page 47
  7. 7.0 7.1 File:CGtC UK 04.pdf, page 90 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CGtC UK 04.pdf_p90" defined multiple times with different content
  8. 8.0 8.1 File:TheCompleteGuideToSega UK.pdf, page 52 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:TheCompleteGuideToSega UK.pdf_p52" defined multiple times with different content
  9. File:CVG UK 078.pdf, page 122
  10. 10.0 10.1 File:TGM UK 04.pdf, page 55 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:TGM UK 04.pdf_p55" defined multiple times with different content
  11. 11.0 11.1 File:GamesPreview DK 07.pdf, page 42 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamesPreview DK 07.pdf_p42" defined multiple times with different content
  12. 12.0 12.1 File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf, page 132 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf_p132" defined multiple times with different content
  13. 13.0 13.1 File:PowerPlay DE 003.pdf, page 97 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PowerPlay DE 003.pdf_p97" defined multiple times with different content
  14. 14.0 14.1 File:SegaPro UK 01.pdf, page 19 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 01.pdf_p19" defined multiple times with different content
  15. Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 47
  16. Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 34
  17. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 137
  18. Computer & Video Games, "April 1988" (UK; 1988-03-15), page 123
  19. S: The Sega Magazine, "April 1990" (UK; 1990-03-01), page 8
  20. Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
  21. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
  22. Software Gids, "Mei/Juni 1990" (NL; 1990-05-xx), page 36
  23. 23.0 23.1 File:Go UK 08.pdf, page 6 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Go UK 08.pdf_p6" defined multiple times with different content
  24. 24.0 24.1 File:ConsolesPlus FR 009.pdf, page 128 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ConsolesPlus FR 009.pdf_p128" defined multiple times with different content
  25. 25.0 25.1 File:Joypad FR 009.pdf, page 84 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joypad FR 009.pdf_p84" defined multiple times with different content
  26. 26.0 26.1 File:Joystick FR 027.pdf, page 201 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 027.pdf_p201" defined multiple times with different content
  27. File:PlayerOne FR 027.pdf, page 130
  28. 28.0 28.1 File:SegaPro UK 07.pdf, page 32 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 07.pdf_p32" defined multiple times with different content
  29. 29.0 29.1 File:SegaForce UK 13.pdf, page 70 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaForce UK 13.pdf_p70" defined multiple times with different content
  30. Beep! MegaDrive, "April 1992" (JP; 1992-03-07), page 38
  31. Digitiser (UK) (1993-02-10)
  32. Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 164
  33. Famitsu, "1992-03-27" (JP; 1992-03-13), page 38
  34. Hippon Super, "April 1992" (JP; 1992-03-04), page 87
  35. Player One, "Janvier/Février 1993" (FR; 1993-01-10), page 134
  36. Play Time, "(8/9)/92" (DE; 1992-07-08), page 96
  37. Play Time, "3/93" (DE; 1993-02-10), page 109
  38. Power Play, "6/92" (DE; 1992-05-13), page 158
  39. Sega Power, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-04), page 52
  40. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
  41. Sega Zone, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-xx), page 29
  42. Supersonic, "Janvier 1993" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 29
  43. Video Games, "6/92" (DE; 1992-05-29), page 122



Games in the Alien Syndrome Series
Arcade
Sega Master System
Alien Syndrome (1987)
Nintendo Entertainment System
Alien Syndrome (1988)
Amiga
Atari ST
Amstrad CPC
Commodore 64
MSX
ZX Spectrum
Alien Syndrome (1988)
IBM PC compatibles
Alien Syndrome (1989)
Sega Game Gear
Alien Syndrome (1992)
X68000
Alien Syndrome (1992)
Sony PlayStation 2
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 14: Alien Syndrome (2004)
Sony PlayStation Portable
Nintendo Wii
Alien Syndrome (2007)