After exhausting their home of resources and game, the sportsman-like Predators abandoned their planet to scour the universe for worthy adversaries. Initiating a hunting competition, the fierce creatures landed on Alpha Centauri 3 -- a baron rock crawling with Alien inhabitants. While the initial plan was to hunt and destroy these vile critters, the Predators soon realized their opposition was smarter and stronger than anticipated. Within a short period, the Alien race decimated the hunters; only one survived the onslaught.
Alien vs. Predator features side-scrolling action, advanced weaponry and a solitary mission objective: the destruction of the Alien race. As the remaining Predator, you'll trudge through ominous caverns, residential and utility corridors, and the Alien Queen's lair. There are seven levels in all, each progressively harder than the previous. Because of the intricate level designs, the radar maps out layouts and shows enemy creature locations.
Since enemies come from out of nowhere, you should pay attention to your surroundings at all times. Your lone Predator will come across various Alien creatures including the drone-like warriors, hatching eggs, knee-high Chest-bursters and the speedy, leech-like Face-huggers who leave trails of acid slime, so be careful where you walk! After decimating her cronies, only one foe remains: the Alien Queen.
Weapons include the default wrist blades, cutting disks, laser cannons, and bombs (also used for blasting rusted or decrepit walls). Additionally, you'll have access to a cloaking device for stealth and surprise attacks. Along the way, you'll come across locked doors and other interactive objects such as keys and energy pickups used for replenishing the Predator's health and radar. Alien vs. Predator is an all-out war where revenge is the ultimate prize.