Alien Challenge (Game)

Alien Challenge

GAME » on 1994

A Taiwanese arcade 2D fighting game with a bizarre cast (including clowns, mutants, and Chinese folk heroes).

Overview

Alien Challenge (known in China as Huáng Fēihóng) is a 2D fighting game developed and released by IGS for arcades in Asian regions on 1994.

Gameplay

Alien Challenge plays like a standard six-button fighting game (with three punches A/B/C and three kicks D/E/F, each of different strengths). Optionally, operators can use DIP switches to make it a three-button (B/E/C, with B+E as A and E+C as D) or four-button game (A/D/C/F). Notable mechanics in this game include:

A universal dodge technique similar to The King of Fighters '94, where players can put themselves in a state where they avoid all attacks (shown by flashing red) by pressing A+B. (A+D in the 4-button version, B+E+C in the 3-button version)
A super move system similar to Fatal Fury 2 (Game), in which players can perform a unique and powerful attack when their lifebar flashes. This occurs either after losing ~60% of their health or by collecting a special power-up.
A power-up system similar to Samurai Shodown! (Game), in which players can collect a power-up falling from the center of the screen (by attacking it) to heal ~10% of their vitality. One of these power-ups, an open can of spinach, also allows the player to perform a super move.

Characters

Nic-San / 黃飛鴻 (Huáng Fēi Hóng) - Historical Chinese martial artist, based on Jet Li's portrayal of real-life folk hero Huáng Fēi Hóng in the Once Upon a Time in China film series.
Jean Paul / 神龍 (Shén Lóng, "Dragon God") - Ninja (Concept).
Stevareno / 千面人 (Qiān Miàn Rén, "Man of a Thousand Faces") - Shape-shifting mutant.
Drew / 黑傑克 (Hēi Jié Kè, "Blackjack") - Clown.
Dougster / 霹靂驹 (Pī Lì Jū, "Thunderbolt Colt") - American Football athlete.
Fang / 灰狼 (Huī Láng, "Gray Wolf") - Werewolf (Concept).
Burnie /火抓狸 (Huǒ Zhuā Lí, "Flaming Wildcat") - Flame mutant.
Melanie / 花木蘭 (Huā Mù Lán) - Ancient Chinese general, based on the folk heroine Huā Mùlán.
Claus / 仙翁 (Xiān Wēng, "Old Sage") - Ancient Chinese martial artist, final boss, playable with cheat code.

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