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Area 51

Genres: Shooter, Arcade

Released on: Arcade, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Saturn, PlayStation

Developer: Mesa Logic

Publishers: Midway Games , SoftBank , GT Interactive Software , Time Warner Interactive , Atari Games , Tec Toy

Themes: Action, Science fiction

Game Modes: Single player, Co-operative

Perspective: First person

Age Ratings:
PEGI: PEGI 12
ESRB: Mature 17+
Platform Release Dates:
Platform Release Date
Arcade October 01, 1995
PC (Microsoft Windows) September 30, 1996
PlayStation March 20, 1997
Sega Saturn December 31, 1997

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About:

Area 51 is a light gun arcade game released by Atari Games. It takes its name from the Area 51 military facility.

Story:

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.