Play Alien | Commodore 64 Online Game (1984)

'Alien,' written by Paul Clansey and published by Argus Press Software (APS)/Mind Games in 1984, is a text-based adventure game for the Commodore 64. Inspired by the 1979 sci-fi horror film of the same name, the game tasks players with navigating the Nostromo spacecraft, avoiding the deadly alien, and completing objectives to survive. The gameplay involves typing commands to interact with the environment, solve puzzles, and manage limited resources, creating a tense and immersive experience. The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its minimalist design and reliance on the player's imagination. It is remembered as a notable early example of a licensed game adapting a film into an interactive format.