Aliens - Thanatos Encounter (USA, Europe) (GBC)

**Aliens - Thanatos Encounter** is a top-down shooter action game developed for the Game Boy Color, placing players in the role of a brave Colonial Marine in the perilous Alien universe. Your primary mission is to navigate through infested research facilities and spacecraft, confronting countless terrifying Xenomorph creatures.

The gameplay focuses on a combination of exploration, combat, and resource management. The in-game environments are often dark and cramped, creating a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere. Players must carefully move through corridors, laboratories, and service areas, using a map to locate objectives and find pathways. Unexpectedly, Xenomorphs can emerge from vents or lurk in the shadows, forcing you to react quickly.

In terms of combat, you'll be equipped with various familiar weapons such as the pulse rifle, flamethrower, and grenade launcher. Each weapon has its own strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right weapon for each situation is crucial. For example, the flamethrower is effective against small groups of Xenomorphs, while the pulse rifle is suitable for engaging enemies at a distance. Ammunition and first-aid kits are precious resources that you must manage carefully, as they are quite scarce in the game. There will be times when you have to make difficult decisions: whether to use valuable ammo to eliminate a Xenomorph or try to evade it to conserve resources.

The game features multiple levels, each with specific objectives such as finding items, activating systems, or eliminating a certain number of Xenomorphs. Occasionally, you will face special Xenomorph variants or more powerful boss enemies. Although simple, the GBC graphics still manage to convey the gloomy and horrific atmosphere of the Alien world, along with chilling sound effects, creating a memorable experience for fans of survival and shooting games.