Commando Classic
Atari 7800 · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Alien Brigade
Deep cut
| System | Atari 7800 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Alien Brigade is a shoot 'em up released in 1990 for the Atari 7800, developed by Atari. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 4 years into the 7800's life. Other notable 7800 releases from 1990 include Ninja Golf, Basketbrawl and Midnight Mutants. Among the 10 7800 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Atari also made Asteroids, Centipede and Basketbrawl for the 7800.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the 7800 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Alien Brigade is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Alien Brigade walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Alien Brigade.
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Playing 7800 games today
The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.
Alien Brigade FAQ
When did Alien Brigade come out on the 7800?
Alien Brigade was released for the Atari 7800 in 1990.
Who made Alien Brigade?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Alien Brigade multiplayer?
No. Alien Brigade is a single-player game.
How long does Alien Brigade take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Alien Brigade typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Alien Brigade on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.