Area 51
Action
Science fiction
Shooter
Arcade
Area 51 is a light gun arcade game released by Atari Games. It takes its name from the Area 51 military facility.
1 Oct, 1995
30 Mar, 2026
About this game
Area 51 is a light gun arcade game released by Atari Games. It takes its name from the Area 51 military facility.
Storyline
The plot of the game involves the player (Peterson) taking part in a STAAR (Strategic Tactical Advanced Alien Response) military incursion to prevent aliens, known as the Kronn, and alien-created zombies from taking over the Area 51 military facility.
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Details
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Release Date:
1 Oct, 1995
Modes:
Single player, Co-operative
Themes:
Action, Science fiction
Genres:
Shooter, Arcade
Player Perspectives:
First person
IGDB Website:
IGDB Rating
3.4
User Rating
21
User Rating Count
68%
Rating %
Critics Rating
3.4
Critics Rating
21
Critics Rating Count
68%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Mesa Logic
Supporting Developers
-
Publishers
GT Interactive Software
Midway Games
SoftBank
Atari Games
Time Warner Interactive
Tec Toy
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