Alien vs Predator (940520 Japan)

Mastering the 1994 Japanese build of Alien vs Predator starts with choosing a character that matches your playstyle. If you prefer fast, versatile combat, pick Linn Kurosawa: her dual pistols have unlimited low-damage ammo for long-range crowd control, and her 8-hit melee combo can stun-lock most standard Xenomorph drones before they can land an attack. For tanky, high-damage play, opt for the Predator Hunter: his chargeable shoulder cannon deals massive area-of-effect damage to grouped enemies, and his grapple moves let you throw Xenomorphs into other foes to clear crowds efficiently. No matter which character you pick, always prioritize taking out facehuggers first: they are small, fast, and drain a huge chunk of health if they latch onto you, often spawning from hidden vents when you cross level midpoints. Save your special attack (activated by pressing attack and jump simultaneously) for when you are surrounded by 3+ enemies, or when facing mini-bosses like the Xenomorph Crusher or Weyland-Yutani combat androids, as these attacks make you temporarily invincible while dealing full damage to every enemy on screen. When you reach the third level’s underground lab section, check the left-side storage crate right before the boss fight for a hidden smart gun pickup: its 50 rounds of auto-targeting ammo will wipe out 90% of the boss’ health before you need to engage in melee. For the final Alien Queen fight, stay at mid-range at all times to avoid her tail swipe, and roll left or right to dodge her acid spit attacks. If playing co-op, assign one player to clear the Xenomorph drones that spawn every 20 seconds, while others focus fire on her head, her only weak point.