Aliens is a text-only clone of Space Invaders written for the CP/M operating system and made to be operated on the early Kaypro line of luggable computers. It was written by Yahoo Software of Los Angeles, California. Along with Star Trek, CatChum, and Ladder, Aliens was one of the games that came with the early Kaypro computers.
Gameplay
The game runs in text mode; the aliens are made of letters and punctuation marks. Each level was given a name, displayed on top of the screen, such as “Blood Bath” and “We Come in Peace.”
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Having closely reviewed Aliens, the Gamer24h editorial team considers it one of the most noteworthy titles of recent times. The visionary approach of developer Yahoo Software, combined with the expertise of publisher Kaypro, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Fixed shooter genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!