Alien Carnage / Halloween Harry

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Starring hero "Halloween Harry", Alien Carnage is an impressive game with no detail overlooked. Professional musical soundtrack, brilliant full-VGA graphics, non-stop animation and huge start-game and end-game cinematics. If Duke Nukem has a twin separated at birth, it's got to be Halloween Harry! Harry has an armory of weapons he can find and use, besides the devastating flamethrower that he sta…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

music4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic Duke Nukem games, appealing to fans of retro platformers.
The jetpack mechanic offers unique movement options, adding a fun twist to the gameplay.
The game features a variety of weapons and enemies, providing some level of engagement despite its age.

Controls are clunky and frustrating, particularly with diagonal movement and jetpack management.
Level design is often tedious and maze-like, requiring excessive backtracking and exploration to progress.
The game has not aged well, feeling outdated and cumbersome compared to modern platformers.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game is generally described as average but effective, with some users noting its peculiar quality while still appreciating its presence, especially compared to older DOS games that often lacked music altogether. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent and fitting for the game's aesthetic, with no elements feeling outdated or unpleasant.
- “Even the music is still great, nothing feels dated or bad.”
- “When I first played this game after so many years, I was surprised to hear music and sound effects.”
- “The graphics are very fine for the time, music and sound are quite okay.”
- “The music sounds a little peculiar, but that's okay.”
- “I guess it gets the job done, as the game isn't necessarily ugly to look at, and the soundtrack is the same, honestly.”
- “The music is average; at least it has some, as old DOS games didn't always have music at all.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game reflect its DOS-era origins, with VGA visuals that some players find charming for their nostalgia, while others consider them clunky and outdated. Although they were impressive for their time, modern players may find them lacking, primarily appealing to those with fond memories of the era. Overall, the graphics serve as a nostalgic reminder rather than a standout feature.
- “The graphics are very fine for the time; music and sound are quite okay.”
- “I remember this game having awesome graphics, sound, and music.”
- “The game was a great add-on to my collection of Commander Keen titles, as it gave more graphical representation of adult leads that resembled heroes in my life.”
- “The graphics... well, it's a DOS-era game, so they aren't anything to write home about.”
- “While the game features VGA graphics, it is still just a clunky DOSBox game that's only viable for nostalgia purposes, and even then, those are questionable.”
- “The graphics are very fine for the time, music and sound are quite okay.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The story is characterized as a lighthearted, typical damsel-in-distress narrative set in outer space, featuring a somewhat goofy protagonist named Harry. While it lacks depth, it offers a humorous tone and appeals primarily to fans of classic gaming and lengthy rescue missions. Players can engage in multiple missions with a variety of weapons, enhancing the gameplay experience despite the simplistic storyline.
- “+ funny little story and graphical face”
- “Would only recommend if you enjoy old classics and long rescue missions.”
- “With 4 different missions to play & an arsenal of 5 different weapons (flamethrower, photon blaster, thermal grenades, heat-seeking missiles, micro-nukes, and the awesome omega smart bomb), you'll be able to save the planet again and again!”
- “Don't expect a deep story nor anything like that, and I gotta say, I found Harry to be a bit of a doofus.”
- “A typical damsel-in-distress story in outer space - and with a flamethrower.”
- “Don't expect a deep story nor anything like that, and I gotta say, I found Harry to be a bit of a doofus.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay is generally considered simple, but it suffers from an overreliance on hidden paths and levers that can hinder progression. While it offers a variety of movement options and introduces new mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Duke Nukem, some players find the reliance on exploration and microtransactions detracts from the overall experience.
- “Alien Carnage is great; it's Duke Nukem with new mechanics and microtransactions!”
- “Rather simple gameplay, and honestly I wouldn't complain if it weren't for the overreliance on hidden paths and levers that you need to hunt down in order to progress.”
- “It allows for a lot of movement options not really afforded by standard gameplay.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its enduring humor, featuring a funny storyline and charming graphics that evoke nostalgia. Players appreciate its straightforward gameplay, which is complemented by a healthy dose of clean humor, making it an enjoyable experience even years after its release.
- “Nostalgia aside, this is a simple, straightforward, and fun sidescroller with a good dose of clean humor on the side.”
- “Well, this is still quite a good and funny game for its age.”
- “+ funny little story and graphical face”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with players reporting choppy performance and poor controls that detract from the nostalgic experience it aims to deliver. Many feel that the implementation is lacking, rendering the game unplayable and a disappointing cash-in on retro gaming nostalgia.
- “...a promising intro that took me back to my C64 gaming days was quickly crushed with the poor controls, choppy performance (sure, give me a retro game, but at least make it playable) - a totally pointless nostalgia cash-in... for a minute there I thought this would be a step back in time to a simpler gaming time... instead we get poorly implemented, imprecise choppiness... avoid.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be decent yet somewhat tedious, suggesting that while it has its merits, it can become monotonous over time.
- “A decent, but slightly tedious game.”

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