Alien Resurrection PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter

Alien Resurrection

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreShooter
DeveloperArgonaut Games
PublisherFox Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by Argonaut Games and published by Fox Interactive, Alien Resurrection arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a shooter.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 106 PS1 shooters in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

Argonaut Games also made Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Croc: Legend of the Gobbos for the PS1.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Alien Resurrection is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Alien Resurrection gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Alien Resurrection cheats & codes

50 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJC Pad 1D00BDD46 ????
RCJC Pad 2/MouseD00BDD68 ????
Cheat menu30096DF0 0001
Research mode30096DEF 0001
Infinite HealthD011BE88 FFFF 8010D7D4 1000
Infinite Chestburst-TimeD0051798 0152 80051798 0000

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Alien Resurrection walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Alien Resurrection FAQ

When did Alien Resurrection come out on the PS1?

Alien Resurrection was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Alien Resurrection?

It was developed by Argonaut Games and published by Fox Interactive.

Is Alien Resurrection multiplayer?

No. Alien Resurrection is a single-player game.

How long does Alien Resurrection take to play?

As a shooter, Alien Resurrection typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Alien Resurrection 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.

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