Alien Soldier Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £376.05 | £15.61 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £376.05 | £15.61 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £416.10 | £16.15 | £1,193.32 | 9 |
| 2026-04-02 | £413.11 | £16.15 | £1,193.32 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £357.75 | £8.66 | £1,193.32 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | £275.70 | £9.72 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £275.70 | £9.72 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £275.70 | £9.72 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £273.67 | £8.38 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £273.67 | £8.38 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £273.67 | £8.38 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £275.08 | £6.99 | £1,193.32 | 10 |
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Game History
Alien Soldier is a run-and-gun action game developed by Treasure and published by Sega for the Mega Drive console. The game was directed by Masaki Ukyo and represented Treasure's ambitious attempt to create an intense, fast-paced shooter that pushed the hardware's capabilities.
Alien Soldier was released in Japan on February 20, 1995, followed by a North American release in March 1995. The game saw extremely limited distribution in both regions, contributing to its rarity. A European release followed later that year, though availability remained scarce across all territories.
At launch, critical reception was mixed. While reviewers praised the game's challenging difficulty, fast action, and impressive visual effects for the Mega Drive, the punishing gameplay and steep learning curve limited mainstream appeal. Commercial performance was poor, and the game quickly disappeared from store shelves, becoming increasingly difficult to find in the years following release.
Today, Alien Soldier is highly significant to collectors and gaming historians. Its limited production run and early discontinuation transformed it into one of the most sought-after and expensive Mega Drive cartridges. Loose copies command substantial prices, while complete-in-box versions are particularly rare and valuable. The game's cult status has grown considerably since its initial commercial failure, with modern audiences appreciating Treasure's design philosophy and the title's technical ambitions.
Interesting development details include the game's reliance on sprite-scaling technology to create visual spectacle, and Treasure's signature design philosophy of demanding precision and pattern memorization from players. The game was produced during a period when Sega was transitioning focus toward the Saturn, which may have contributed to limited marketing and distribution support.
Alien Soldier has been re-evaluated in retrospect as a significant example of late Mega Drive development and Japanese arcade-influenced game design. Its influence on the run-and-gun genre and Treasure's legacy as a developer of technically impressive action games remains recognized among enthusiasts and industry professionals.