- May 4, 2014
- Interactive Binary Illusions
Alien Carnage / Halloween Harry
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About
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…








- Nostalgic experience for fans of classic DOS platformers, reminiscent of Duke Nukem.
- Offers a unique gameplay mechanic with the jetpack, allowing for varied movement options.
- Decent level variety and a humorous storyline that appeals to those who appreciate retro gaming.
- Controls are clunky and diagonal movement is particularly frustrating.
- Level design can feel tedious and maze-like, requiring excessive backtracking to rescue hostages.
- The game has not aged well, with many aspects feeling outdated and unappealing to modern players.
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game is generally described as average but functional, with some reviewers noting that it enhances the overall experience despite not being exceptional. While it may sound peculiar to some, it is appreciated for its presence, especially in comparison to older games that often lacked music altogether. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
“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 the music 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.”