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Aliens Versus Predator (1999 video game)

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{{Infobox video game
| title = Aliens Versus Predator
| image = AvP1.jpg
| developer = [[Rebellion Developments]] Logicware (Mac OS X)<ref name="allgamemac"/>
| publisher = [[Fox Interactive]] [[MacPlay]] (Mac OS X)<ref name="allgamemac"/> Rebellion Developments (''Classic 2000'')
| director = Chris Miller
| producer = Vivian Barad
| programmer = Kevin Floyer-Lea
| artist = Marco Bertoldo
| composer = Rich Ragsdale
| series = ''[[Alien vs. Predator]]''
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]|[[Classic Mac OS|Mac OS]]|[[Mac OS X]]}}
| released = '''Windows''' {{vgrelease|NA|13 May 1999<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens VS. Predator Released | date = 13 May 1999 | last = Fudge | first = James | website = [[Computer Games Magazine|Computer Games Strategy Plus]] | publisher = Strategy Plus, Inc. | url = http://www.cdmag.com/articles/019/185/avp.html | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030418211102/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/019/185/avp.html | archive-date = 18 April 2003 | url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fox+Interactive+Unleashes+a+New+Terror+With+the+Release+of+ALIENS+VS....-a054624041|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604220044/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fox+Interactive+Unleashes+a+New+Terror+With+the+Release+of+ALIENS+VS....-a054624041|title=Fox Interactive Unleashes a New Terror With the Release of ALIENS VS. PREDATOR|website=[[Business Wire]]|archivedate=June 4, 2013|date=May 13, 1999|accessdate=July 31, 2021|via=[[The Free Dictionary]]}}</ref>|EU|25 June 1999<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 24, 1999 |title=All out |pages=66 |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/259674809/?terms=%22v-rally%202%22&match=1 |access-date=December 2, 2023 |quote=Tomorrow may be the best day of the year for new games, with about 30 titles expected, ''if'' they all make it to the shops. The pick of the crop should include ''Driver'', ''V-Rally 2'', ''Street Fighter Alpha 3'' and ''Player Manager 99'' for the Sony PlayStation, and ''Outcast'', ''Total Annihilation: Kingdoms'', ''Unreal: Return to Napoli'', and ''Aliens Vs Predator'' for the PC.}}</ref>|NA|28 March 2000 (''Gold'')|EU|28 July 2000 (''Gold'')<ref>{{Cite news |date=2000-07-28 |title=Today's UK releases |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/article-28697 |access-date=2023-04-20}}</ref>|WW|15 January 2010 (''Classic 2000'')}}'''Mac OS, Mac OS X''' October 19, 2001 (''Gold'')<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2001 |title=Aliens Versus Predator TM Gold Edition for Mac OS X and OS 9 Has Shipped! |url=http://www.macplay.com/press/pr-avp-ships.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030220005210/http://www.macplay.com/press/pr-avp-ships.shtml |archive-date=February 20, 2003 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=[[MacPlay]]}}</ref>
| genre = [[First-person shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Aliens Versus Predator''''' is a 1999 [[first-person shooter]] [[video game]] developed by [[Rebellion Developments]] and published by [[Fox Interactive]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Classic Mac OS|Mac OS]], and [[Mac OS X]]. It is a part of the ''[[Alien (franchise)|Alien]]'' and ''[[Predator (franchise)|Predator]]'' crossover franchise, ''[[Alien vs. Predator]]''.<ref name="advreview">{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator Review | date = 9 June 1999 | last = Laprad | first = David | website = The Adrenaline Vault | url = http://www.avault.com/reviews/pc/aliens-vs-predator/ | access-date = 23 October 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081025081820/http://www.avault.com/reviews/pc/aliens-vs-predator/ | archive-date = 25 October 2008 | url-status = dead}}</ref> A sequel, ''[[Aliens Versus Predator 2]]'', was developed by [[Monolith Productions]] and released by [[Sierra Entertainment|Sierra]] in 2001.

== Gameplay ==
Like the 1994 ''[[Alien vs Predator (Atari Jaguar game)|Alien vs Predator]]'' game for the [[Atari Jaguar]], ''Aliens Versus Predator'' offers three separate campaigns, each playable as a separate species: [[Alien (creature in Alien franchise)|Alien]], [[Predator (alien)|Predator]], or [[human]] Colonial Marine.<ref name="ignreview">{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator | date = 11 June 1999 | last = Blevins | first = Tal | website = [[IGN]] | publisher = [[Ziff Davis]] | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/06/12/aliens-vs-predator | access-date = 6 August 2016}}</ref> Each player character has different objectives, abilities, and weapons.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = NG Alphas: Aliens Vs. Predator | magazine = [[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]] | publisher = [[Future US|Imagine Media]] | issue = 34 | date = October 1997 | page = 118 | url = https://archive.org/details/NEXT_Generation_34/page/n121/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref> The single-player campaign presents the player with a conventional series of [[Level (video games)|levels]] to progress through that are designed around the abilities of each character.

As the Colonial Marine the player uses a number of weapons to combat Aliens and Predators. The marine wears armor for protection and uses an image intensifier and [[flare]]s to improve visibility in dark areas.

When playing as the Predator the player uses a variety of weapons from the ''Predator'' films such as wrist blades, a smart disc, and shoulder-mounted energy cannon. The Predator is the most durable of the three player characters and can survive falls from greater heights than the human. The player can use a [[cloaking device]] to become invisible and several different modes of vision to detect enemies, including an [[infrared]] vision mode and a mode sensitive to electrical systems.

As an Alien the player can explore most of the game's environments freely, even climbing across walls and ceilings. The Alien has no weapons, however, using its claws, tail, and jaws to attack enemies. The screen is distorted into a [[fisheye lens]] effect to reflect the Alien's [[field of view]]. The player can also use a form of [[Animal echolocation|echolocation]] in dark areas and can detect [[pheromone]]s to discern human or Predator enemies. The Alien can drop from any height without injury and is the fastest of the three player characters.

Several bonus levels allow each player character access to portions of the missions of the other characters. To allow the marine and Predator characters to traverse through the areas of the Alien missions, the player is supplied with a [[jet pack]] for the marine and a [[grappling hook]] for the Predator.

== Plot ==
The storylines of the three player characters are independent of one another. As an Alien the player must defend the Alien hive from human marines, then stow away on an evacuating spacecraft and reach the marines' ship, the ''Ferarco''. When the ''Ferarco''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s self-destruct system is activated, the player must reach the escape shuttle, which takes them to Gateway Station from ''[[Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'' (1986). Here the player explores the station and battles more marines, reaching a ship departing for [[Earth in science fiction|Earth]]. Before boarding the ship the player battles two Predators, after which the Alien enters the Earth-bound [[Shuttlecraft|shuttle]].

When playing as the Colonial Marine, the player begins at a research station on LV-426 built to study the derelict spacecraft where the ''Nostromo'' crew first encountered the Alien eggs in the film ''[[Alien (film)|Alien]]'' (1979). Aliens attack and the player must fight their way through the research facility, the derelict ship, and an adjoining colony. Next the player explores the atmosphere processing station and shuts down its cooling valves in order to cause an explosion which will wipe out the Aliens. The player character escapes in a drop ship and travels to Odobenus Station in orbit above the planetoid, to battle more Aliens, Predators, [[Alien (creature in Alien franchise)#Facehugger|facehugger]]s, and cybernetically-enhanced Aliens until reaching the spaceship ''Tyrargo''. Aboard the ship the player battles more enemies including an Alien/Predator hybrid and "praetorian" Aliens. The player then battles an [[Alien queen]], defeating it by expelling it through the airlock.

The Predator character's storyline visits three different planets, beginning with the player hunting marines in order to recover a captured Predator ship and its occupant from a human military base. Aliens are accidentally released in the base and the player discovers that the humans have created an Alien/Predator hybrid by implanting the captured Predator with an Alien embryo. The player defeats the hybrid, triggers the facility's self-destruct mechanism, and escapes in the Predator ship. The player next visits Fiorina "Fury" 161, the prison planet that is the setting of ''[[Alien 3]]'' (1992), where more Aliens and marines are battled. Finally the player visits a marine-controlled Alien habitat, battling [[Cyborg|cybernetically-enhanced]] Aliens, "praetorian" Aliens, and finally the Alien queen.

== Development and release ==
''Aliens Versus Predator'' was developed by [[Rebellion Developments]] and published by [[Fox Interactive]]. It was announced in 1995 for release during the 1997 Christmas season on the [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Sega Saturn]], and [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Ted Hoff Leaves Fox Interactive | last = Gillen | first = Marilyn A. | magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher = Billboard Music Group | date = June 17, 1995 | page = 58 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=8AsEAAAAMBAJ&q=Alien+vs+predator+playstation+fox+interactive&pg=PA58}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = Rebellion Returns... | last = Halverson | first = Dave | magazine = [[GameFan]] | publisher = Metropolis Media | volume = 5 | issue = 3 | date = March 1997 | page = 84 | url = https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_5_Issue_03/page/n85/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = Plug In: The Latest in Video Game News | last = Brown | first = Steve | magazine = [[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]] | publisher = [[Wizard Entertainment]] | issue = 72 | date = August 1997 | page = 85}}</ref> However, the PC version was pushed back to 1999, while the Saturn and PlayStation versions were scrapped altogether, though the PlayStation was showcased in an early state during [[E3 1997]].<ref>{{cite magazine | title = E3 Report: Aliens Vs Predator - Fox Interactive | magazine = PlayStation Plus | publisher = [[Ascential|EMAP]] | volume = 2 | issue = 11 | date = August 1997 | page = 25 | url=https://archive.org/details/playstationplusvol2issue11/page/n23/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref> The Saturn version was not displayed at the show, though Rebellion was still planning a release for the system at the time.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Get the Fox Out of Here! | magazine = [[Sega Saturn Magazine]] | publisher = EMAP | issue = 22 | date = August 1997 | page = 10 | url = https://archive.org/details/Sega_Saturn_Magazine_Issue_22_1997-08_EMAP_Images_GB/page/n9/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref> A version for the [[Dreamcast]] was also in development but never released.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Dossier - L'union sacreé - Dreamcast - Alien Vs Predator [sic] | language = fr | magazine = [[:fr:Consoles +|Consoles +]] | publisher = [[:fr:M.E.R.7|M.E.R.7]] | issue = 91 | date = August 1999 | page = 50 | url = http://download.abandonware.org/magazines/Consoles%20Plus/consoleplus_numero091/Consoles%20%2B%20091%20-%20Page%20050%20%28ao%C3%BBt%201999%29.jpg | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref>

An [[expansion pack]] titled ''Millennium Expansion Pack'' was released in 2000. It adds nine levels for single- and multiplayer, the ability to [[Saved game|save]] within levels and new weapons for the marine. A compilation package titled ''Aliens Versus Predator: Gold Edition'' was also released in 2000. It contains the main game and the expansion. An [[Apple Macintosh]] version, for [[macOS|OS X]] and classical [[Mac OS]], based on the ''Gold Edition'' was released by [[MacPlay]] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens Vs. Predator Ships For Mac OS X and Classic Mac OS | date = 18 October 2001 | last = Chaffin | first = Bryan | website = The Mac Observer | url = https://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Alien_Vs._Predator_Ships_For_Mac_OS_X_and_Classic_Mac_OS}}</ref> A version for [[Game Boy Advance]] was to be developed and published by [[Ubisoft]], but eventually canceled.

The mission briefings in the original version of the game were acted by professional actors, however, the development team felt that their acting didn't provide the sense of urgency required. New versions of the briefings were made for the gold edition featuring members of the team.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator: The 11th hour decision {{!}} War Stories | last = Jones | first = Tim | date = 20 November 2018 | website = [[Ars Technica]] | publisher = [[Condé Nast]] | url = https://arstechnica.com/video/watch/aliens-versus-predator-war-stories | access-date = 25 October 2020}}</ref>

=== Source code release ===
In 2001, on end-of-support and [[End-of-life (product)|end-of-life]] of the game, Rebellion Developments released the game's [[source code]] and tools to public to allow the game community further support of the game.<ref>[http://subversion.assembla.com/svn/AvP/trunk/License.txt] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109092023/http://subversion.assembla.com/svn/AvP/trunk/License.txt|date=9 January 2016}} ''The source code to Aliens Vs Predator is copyright (c) 1999-2000 Rebellion and is provided as is with no warranty for its suitability for use. You may not use this source code in full or in part for commercial purposes. Any use must include a clearly visible credit to Rebellion as the creators and owners, and reiteration of this license.''</ref> Following the source code release, the game was unofficially [[Porting|ported]] to [[Linux]] and hosted at [[icculus.org]] in 2001,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://icculus.org/avp/ |title = Aliens versus Predator Linux}}</ref> [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] in 2009 and for [[PlayStation Vita]] in 2020. Also an [[unofficial patch]] project for the PC version exists, based on the source code.<ref name="update">[http://homepage.eircom.net/~duncandsl/avp/ Aliens Vs Predator - Source code update]</ref>

=== Re-release ===
On 15 January 2010, after several years of commercial unavailability, ''Aliens Versus Predator'' was commercially re-released under the title ''Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000''. This version of the game has been updated to work on modern computers, as well as support for the [[Xbox 360]] controllers. Moreover, this release includes all the levels from the ''Gold Edition'' and the extra content of the ''Millennium Expansion Pack''. Supporting only single player initially, multiplayer functionality has since been added.<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 Update Released | date = 28 January 2010 | website = [[Steam (service)|Steam]] | publisher = [[Valve Corporation]] | url = https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/3385 | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref> This release can be purchased either through [[Valve Corporation|Valve]]'s [[Steam (service)|Steam]] digital distribution service,<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator Classic 2000 | date = 15 January 2010 | website = Steam | publisher = Valve | url = https://store.steampowered.com/app/3730/Aliens_versus_Predator_Classic_2000/ | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100524004932/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3730/ | archive-date = 24 May 2010 | url-status = live}}
</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Rebellion's Original Aliens vs. Predator To Be Re-Released | date = 15 January 2010 | last = Burnes | first = Andrew | website = Voodoo Extreme | publisher = IGN Entertainment | url = http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/52452/Rebellions-Original-Aliens-vs-Predator-To-Be-Re-Released | access-date = 15 January 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100119185857/http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/52452/Rebellions-Original-Aliens-vs-Predator-To-Be-Re-Released | archive-date = 19 January 2010 | url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator Classic 2000 Released On Steam | date = 15 January 2010 | last = Burnes | first = Andrew | website = Voodoo Extreme | publisher = IGN Entertainment | url = http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/52454/Aliens-vs-Predator-Classic-2000-Released-On-Steam | access-date = 15 January 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100118132917/http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/52454/Aliens-vs-Predator-Classic-2000-Released-On-Steam | archive-date = 18 January 2010 | url-status = dead}}</ref> through [[Green Man Gaming]], or through [[GOG.com]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 | website = [[GOG.com]] | publisher = [[CD Projekt]] | url = https://www.gog.com/game/aliens_versus_predator_classic_2000}}</ref> where it started as a free giveaway.<ref>{{cite web | title = Alien[s] versus Predator Classic is free on GOG this week | date = 15 October 2014 | last = Prescott | first = Shaun | website = [[PC Gamer]] | publisher = [[Future plc]] | url = https://www.pcgamer.com/alien-versus-predator-classic-is-free-on-gog-this-week/ | access-date = 9 November 2014}}</ref> A [[Patch (software)|patch]] released on 19 January 2010 added proper widescreen support, optional unlimited saves, a locked frame rate, mouse improvements, and other updates to the game.<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator Classic 2000 Update Released | date = 19 January 2010 | website = Steam | publisher = Valve | url = https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/3340 | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100121183741/http://store.steampowered.com/news/3340/ | archive-date = 21 January 2010 | url-status = live}}</ref> At one point it was available through the now-defunct game streaming service [[OnLive]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 Game Details | website = [[OnLive]] | publisher = Lauder Partners | url = http://www.onlive.com/games/details/aliens-versus-predator-classic-2000?ol_campgn_internal=featuredgames_box_art | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111007005749/http://www.onlive.com/games/details/aliens-versus-predator-classic-2000?ol_campgn_internal=featuredgames_box_art#&type=bragclips | archive-date = 7 October 2011 | url-status = dead}}</ref>

== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| GR = 84%<ref name=GRPC>{{cite web | title = Aliens Versus Predator for PC | website = GameRankings | publisher = CBS Interactive | url = https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/196582-aliens-versus-predator/index.html | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190520212853/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/196582-aliens-versus-predator/index.html | archive-date = 20 May 2019 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| Allgame = {{Rating|4|5}} (PC)<ref name="allgamepc">{{cite web | title = Aliens Versus Predator (PC) - Review | last = Couper | first = Chris | website = AllGame | publisher = All Media Network | url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=17633&tab=review | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141115153039/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=17633&tab=review | archive-date = 15 November 2014 | url-status = dead}}</ref> {{Rating|4|5}} (Mac)<ref name="allgamemac">{{cite web | title = Aliens Versus Predator: Gold Edition (Mac) - Review | last = Buchanan | first = Jason | website = [[AllGame]] | publisher = [[All Media Network]] | url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26990&tab=review | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141115114024/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=26990&tab=review | archive-date = 15 November 2014 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| CNG = 6/10<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator (PC) | last = Conley | first = Eric | date = 22 June 1999 | website = Gamecenter | publisher = [[CNET]] | url = http://gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-2899,00.html | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20001006110918/http://gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-2899,00.html | archive-date = 6 October 2000 | url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator Gold Edition (PC) | last = Bub | first = Andrew S. | date = 4 May 2000 | website = Gamecenter | publisher = CNET | url = http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-4086,00.html | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20000816022630/http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-4086,00.html | archive-date = 16 August 2000 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| CGW = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine | title = In Space, No One Will Let You Save (Aliens versus Predator Review) | last = Hiatt | first = Jesse | magazine = [[Computer Gaming World]] | publisher = Ziff Davis | issue = 181 | date = August 1999 | pages = 115–18 | url = http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_181.pdf | access-date = 6 August 2016}}</ref>
| GI = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Aliens Vs. Predator (PC) | last = Bergren | first = Paul | magazine=[[Game Informer]] | publisher = [[FuncoLand]] | issue = 76 | date = August 1999 | page = 74}}</ref>
| GameFan = 90%<ref>{{cite web | title = REVIEW for Aliens Versus Predator: Gold Edition | date = 14 April 2000 | last = Howarth | first = Robert | website = [[GameFan]] | publisher = Shinno Media | url = http://www.gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=1894&t=r | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20000510091418/http://www.gamefan.com/repre.asp?g=1894&t=r | archive-date = 10 May 2000 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="gameproreview">{{cite magazine | title = Aliens Vs. Predator Review for PC on GamePro.com | date = 14 June 1999 | last = Strauch | first = Joel | magazine = [[GamePro]] | publisher = [[International Data Group|IDG Entertainment]] | url = http://gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/648.shtml | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050221030428/http://gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/648.shtml | archive-date = 21 February 2005 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| GameRev = A−<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens Vs. Predator Review | date = June 1999 | author = Johnny B. | website = [[GameRevolution]] | publisher = [[CraveOnline]] | url = https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32663-aliens-vs-predator-review | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121003073643/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/aliens-vs-predator | archive-date = 3 October 2012 | url-status = live}}</ref>
| GSpot = 8.3/10<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator Review | date = 7 June 1999 | last = Wolpaw | first = Erik | website = [[GameSpot]] | publisher = CBS Interactive | url = https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/aliens-versus-predator-review/1900-2538094/ | access-date = 6 August 2016}}</ref>
| GSpy = 60%<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator Gold Edition | date = 7 May 2000 | last = Roberts | first = Duster | website = [[GameSpy]] | publisher = Ziff Davis | url = http://www.gamespy.com/legacy/reviews/avpgold_a.shtm | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20020404051352/http://www.gamespy.com/legacy/reviews/avpgold_a.shtm | archive-date = 4 April 2002 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| GameZone = 9.9/10<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens versus Predator Review | date = 28 June 1999 | last = Dickinson | first = Jon | website = GameZone | url = http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r10802.htm | access-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040114113132/http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r10802.htm | archive-date = 14 January 2004 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
| IGN = 8/10<ref name="ignreview"/>
| NGen = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="ngenreview">{{cite magazine | title = Aliens versus Predator (PC) | magazine = Next Generation | publisher = Imagine Media | issue = 54 | date = June 1999 | page = 95 | url = https://archive.org/details/NEXT_Generation_54/page/n95/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref>
| PCA = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Aliens versus Predator | last = D'Aprile | first = Jason | magazine = [[PC Accelerator]] | publisher = Imagine Media | issue = 11 | date = July 1999 | pages = 74–75 | url = https://archive.org/details/PCXL11Jul1999/page/n75/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref>
| PCGUS = 79%<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Aliens versus Predator | magazine = PC Gamer | publisher = Imagine Media | volume = 6 | issue = 8 | date = August 1999}}</ref>
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''Aliens Versus Predator'' received favorable reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[GameRankings]].<ref name=GRPC/> ''[[IGN]]'' praised the game for allowing the player to play three different characters, each with a unique game-play element, and for being "fun and terrifying at the same time".<ref name="ignreview"/> ''[[GamePro]]'' cited the lack of a save feature as a major flaw, but praised the "splendid graphics, perfect sound effects, multiple vision modes, and ambiance" and citing it as "the most frightening game since ''[[Half-Life (video game)|Half-Life]]''".<ref name="gameproreview"/> ''The Adrenaline Vault'' cited the lack of depth in the story as a major flaw but praised the immersive atmosphere describing a moment of being attacked by a [[Alien (creature in Alien franchise)#Facehugger|facehugger]] in the game as being "in these moments...the greatest game I had ever played".<ref name="advreview"/> ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'' gave it a score of eight out of ten, saying, "Equally, while ''AvP'' lacks the glossiness of its peers (''[[Unreal (1998 video game)|Unreal]]'', ''[[Half-Life (video game)|Half-Life]]'', etc.) [...] the fabulously horrific, tense, and uniquely skewed action will doubtless be enough to make it a film favourite with those PC gamers who possess an insatiable appetite for firstperson {{sic}} thrills."<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Aliens vs Predator | author = Edge staff | magazine = [[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] | publisher = [[Future plc|Future Publishing]] | issue = 71 | date = May 1999 | pages = 70–71 | url = https://archive.org/details/edgeuk071/page/n63/mode/2up | access-date = 12 May 2021}}</ref> ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' called it "a totally absorbing, even terrifying, experience. It's a shame that the engine didn't have the graphical clout of, say, an ''Unreal'', or some more inventive level design, but it's fine for creating an atmosphere, a commodity it oozes at every step, making it one of the most memorable gaming experiences you're likely to survive."<ref name="ngenreview"/>

Nathna Smith of ''[[Computer Games Magazine|Computer Games Strategy Plus]]'' gave the game four stars out of five, calling it "a revolutionary game, the kind that curmudgeonly critics dream of when criticizing the genre as stale."<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens Versus Predator | last = Smith | first = Nathan | date = 6 June 1999 | website = Computer Games Strategy Plus | publisher = Strategy Plus, Inc. | url = http://www.cdmag.com/articles/020/089/alienvp_review.html | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030418215602/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/020/089/alienvp_review.html | archive-date = 18 April 2003 | url-status = dead}}</ref> However, he gave the ''Gold Edition'' three stars, saying, "Deciding whether or not to buy this game is really a no-brainer. If you enjoyed the single player game only to put it away, the gold edition is just a waste. If you only play multiplayer (or, possibly, Skirmish mode) then you can purchase the new bits for $9.99. While it can't compensate for the lack of a user/developer community, it more than doubles the number of levels available (from seven to 16)."<ref>{{cite web | title = Aliens vs. Predator Gold Edition | last = Smith | first = Nathan | date = 30 April 2000 | website = Computer Games Strategy Plus | publisher = Strategy Plus, Inc. | url = http://www.cdmag.com/articles/027/134/alienvpg_review.html | access-date = 12 May 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030418222200/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/027/134/alienvpg_review.html | archive-date = 18 April 2003 | url-status = dead}}</ref>

For the 1999 awards given out by ''[[Level (magazine)|Level]]'', ''Aliens Versus Predator'' ultimately won in the "First Person Shooter" category.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/Level2000/Level%2029%20%28Feb-2000%29/page/n59/mode/2up |title=Best Games '99 Awards |magazine=Level |publisher=Vogel |issue=29 |date=February 2000 |page=60 |access-date=November 21, 2023}}</ref> ''Aliens Versus Predator'' was nominated for ''[[PC PowerPlay]]''{{'}}s "Best Sound FX", "Best Enemy", and "Best Firstperson {{sic}} Shooter (Single Player)" awards, all of which went to ''[[Half-Life (video game)|Half-Life]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Game of the Year 1999 (Part 3) | magazine = [[PC PowerPlay]] | publisher = [[nextmedia|Next Media Pty Ltd]] | issue = 47 | date = April 2000 | page = 30 | url = https://archive.org/details/PCPowerplay-047-2000-04/page/n29/mode/2up | access-date = 18 June 2021}}</ref> ''Aliens Versus Predator'' was also a runner-up in ''[[PC Format]]''{{'}}s "Best Shoot 'em Up Game" category, which was ultimately won by ''[[Quake III Arena]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/PCPowerplay-047-2000-04/page/n29/mode/2up |title=Game of the Year 1999 (Part 3) |magazine=PC PowerPlay |publisher=Next Media Pty Ltd |issue=47 |date=April 2000 |page=30 |access-date=June 18, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=PCF Awards 2000 |magazine=[[PC Format]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |issue=106 |date=March 2008 |page=42}}</ref>

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== Sequel ==
A sequel called ''[[Aliens Versus Predator 2]]'' was developed by [[Monolith Productions]] and released by [[Sierra Entertainment|Sierra]] in 2001. It once again comprised distinct campaigns for each of the three playable species, but this time the plots of each were aligned within a common narrative, and the campaigns directly intersected at several points.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{official website|https://rebellion.com/games/aliens-vs-predator-classic-2000}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217133800/http://www.foxinteractive.com/games/avp/ ''Aliens Versus Predator'' at Fox Interactive] (archived)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000816233534/http://www.foxinteractive.com/games/avpg/ ''Aliens Versus Predator: Gold Edition'' at Fox Interactive] (archived)
* {{MobyGames|id=/windows/aliens-versus-predator}}
* {{MobyGames|id=/aliens-versus-predator-gold-edition|name=''Aliens Versus Predator: Gold Edition''}}

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Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs

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{{Infobox video game
|title= Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs
|image = LakersvCeltics-cover-1990.jpg
|caption = North American Genesis box art
|developer = [[Electronic Arts]]
|publisher = Electronic Arts
|series = ''[[NBA Live|NBA Playoffs]]''
|composer = [[Rob Hubbard]]
|platforms = [[MS-DOS]], [[Sega Genesis|Sega Genesis/Mega Drive]]
|released = '''MS-DOS'''{{vgrelease|NA|1989}} '''Genesis/Mega Drive'''{{vgrelease|NA|December 1990<ref name=EGM>{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_19/page/n25/mode/1up|title=Review Crew: Lakers vs. Celtics|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=19|date=February 1991|page=26|accessdate=January 10, 2022}}</ref>|PAL|1991}}
|genre = [[Sports game|Sports]] ([[basketball]])
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs''''' is a [[basketball]] [[video game]] developed and released by [[Electronic Arts]]. It was first released in 1989 for [[MS-DOS]]-compatible PCs and for the [[Sega Genesis]] in 1990. The game was highly successful; it was the first game endorsed by the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] and was the first to contain multiple NBA stars and teams in one game. The game's title alludes to the 1980s [[Celtics–Lakers rivalry|rivalry]] between the [[Boston Celtics]] and [[Los Angeles Lakers]]. It is the first game in the ''[[NBA Live (video game series)|NBA Playoffs]]'' series of games.

The game would be the first team basketball video game to acquire full players names and rights without actually relying on the [[NBA Players Association]]. Established stars in the game include [[Larry Bird]], [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]] (DOS version only), [[Magic Johnson]], [[Michael Jordan]], and [[Patrick Ewing]].

The game introduced innovations in presentation. It was the first NBA game to feature TV style starting line up prior to the [[opening tip]]. It also featured [[halftime show]]s and announcers to simulate an authentic feel. Later games would go further by replacing music during gameplay with audience cheers. The game was conceived by Producer Don Traeger, and principal work done by programmer Robert Weatherby and art director Michael Kosaka. It was the first game to feature the EASN logo, a standalone sports brand that Traeger had conceived with marketing partner Don Transeth and artist Michael Kosaka.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} This brand later evolved into [[EA Sports]].

==Gameplay==
The game can be played in various ways: players could play against each other, or against the computer. Games against the computer were divided into two modes, "Exhibition" or "Playoffs". There are also four difficulty levels: Pre-season, [[Regular season]], [[Playoffs]] and Showtime. Games could be configured for 2, 5, 8 or 12 minute quarters.

Signature moves for individual star players who have their own were introduced, such as [[Charles Barkley]]'s gorilla dunk.

===Teams===
Players can pick from one of eight teams who were among the 16 that had competed in the [[NBA Playoffs|playoffs]] the year before the game was released. The MS-DOS version contained teams from the [[1989 NBA Playoffs]], while the Genesis version contained the playoff teams from the [[1990 NBA Playoffs]].

'''MS-DOS version:'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! East
! West
|-
| [[Boston Celtics]]
| [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
|-
| [[Chicago Bulls]]
| [[Phoenix Suns]]
|-
| [[Detroit Pistons]]
| [[Seattle SuperSonics]]
|-
| [[New York Knicks]]
| [[Utah Jazz]]
|-
|}

'''Genesis version:'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! East
! West
|-
| [[Boston Celtics]]
| [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
|-
| [[Chicago Bulls]]
| [[Phoenix Suns]]
|-
| [[Detroit Pistons]]
| [[Portland Trail Blazers]]
|-
| [[Philadelphia 76ers]]
| [[San Antonio Spurs]]
|-
|}

Both conferences' [[1990 NBA All-Star Game|All-Star Teams]] were available as well. This was the only way to use players from teams that were not represented in the game - [[Hakeem Olajuwon]], [[Dominique Wilkins]], [[Chris Mullin (basketball)|Chris Mullin]] and [[Reggie Miller]] being examples.

==Reception==
''[[Computer Gaming World]]'' praised ''Lakers versus Celtics''{{'}} graphics, but stated that it was too easy to play for action gamers and that scoring was too high for statistics-oriented players, and unfavorably noted the lack of league play or custom lineups.<ref name="cgw199109">{{cite magazine | url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/index.php?year=1991&pub=2&id=86 | title=Slammin' and Jammin' / Courtside Criticism on Computer Basketball Games | magazine=Computer Gaming World | date=September 1991 | access-date=18 November 2013 |author1=Spezzano, Dan |author2=Lee, Wyatt | pages=108}}</ref> The game scored 88% in [[Computer and Video Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=C+VG/Issue113/Pages/CVG11300092.jpg|title = Computer & Video Games}}</ref> ''[[Mega (magazine)|Mega]]'' placed the game at #24 in their Top Mega Drive Games of All Time.<ref>Mega magazine issue 1, page 76, [[Future Publishing]], Oct 1992</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/genesis/data/586280.html ''Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs'' (Genesis)] at [[GameFAQs]]
* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/data/978775.html ''Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs'' (MS-DOS)] at [[GameFAQs]]
* {{moby game|id=/lakers-versus-celtics-and-the-nba-playoffs}}

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