Based on the 1992 sci-fi horror film, Alien 3 for the NES puts players in the role of Ellen Ripley on the prison planet Fury 161. This side-scrolling action game task players with rescuing prisoners and destroying Xenomorphs using a variety of weapons like pulse rifles and flamethrowers. Known for its intense atmosphere, tight time limits, and high difficulty, it is a faithful adaptation that captures the tension of the Alien franchise in 8-bit form.