Alien vs. Predator Longplay (Arcade) [4K]

Developed and published by Capcom in 1994
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Capcom created some awesome fighting games using its CPS hardware. The Punisher is probably my favourite of these, but Alien vs. Predator comes a very close second.
The sci-fi universes of Alien and Predator collide in a testosterone-packed brawler featuring some of the best graphics and gameplay at the time. Each of the four characters on offer has a wide range of attack moves and combos with which to tackle the xenomorph menace, and you'll certainly need to become proficient with these if you hope to deal with the frankly ridiculous number of opponents on screen.
The game also features many of the iconic weapons from both movie franchises, including the pulse rifle, smart gun, plasma caster and throwing disc. What's more, these have movie-correct sound effects, which is just as well; it would be inconceivable to fire a pulse rifle and NOT hear THAT sound!
I don't really know much about the AvP extended universe or the comics, but it always struck me as a little disappointing the game didn't feature Ripley; a Major Dutch Schaeffer and Ellen Ripley would have made for a badass tag team against the aliens, but being able to clobber xenos as a predator with spear and smart disc pretty satisfying.
If you want to experience one of the best brawlers of a generation, AvP should be top of your list!
#avp
#retrogaming
#arcadegames

[@seanyoung9014]

I remember seeing this at an arcade when I was visiting the beach and I recruited three complete strangers to help me playthrough the entire game. Afterwards, we looked at each other like "that was cool" and parted ways immediately. Never saw any of them again. 😂

[@th3w01fv2]

Almost like four heroes meeting at a conflict and parting ways after. Cool.

[@dixon33mj]

Was it Ed’s funcade in WW NJ? Same thing happened to me!

[@SuperNormalMan]

@@th3w01fv2 That is an amazing analogy.

[@Handlethis81637]

@@th3w01fv2 should’ve been meeting up in the parking lot afterwards asking about their hero team name.

[@th3w01fv2]

@@Handlethis81637 I love that idea.

[@syckles]

I love how soda and pizza are fail safe health items, even for the Predator 😂

[@orangeisthenewblack1012]

Thats what i was thinking mate hahaaaa.

[@Raukodor]

Cowabunga!

[@dicksisco1251]

Nothing like subtly telling the world the creators of this video game are pedophiles

[@bobble13345]

@@dicksisco1251 More like playthoughphiles, cause they make games

[@pandahsykes602]

Capcom used to make absolute BANGERS .

[@GlitchanBlack]

Now they've milked SFV to death and MvCI is just… DEAD. Hope SF6 is better, since Capcom’s back on the up and up after those.

[@thehillza]

They really did.....

[@drlight6677]

The 1990's CP System II era of Capcom was just magical, so many amazing arcade games

[@kevlarvest7375]

Captain Commando was 🔥🔥🔥

[@Madmok128]

Hell yeh. Sat night slam masters

[@FMDad-dm5qo]

This game must have made serious bank for the arcades back in the day. So fun to play.

[@drlight6677]

Back in the mid-90's, my arcade pretty much was Capcom games, Sega's Virtual Fighter, Virtual Cop, House of the Dead and Daytona USA games, Namco's Ridge Racer, Tekken, Soul Edge, Time Crisis, and then lots and lots of Midway stuff like Gauntlet Legends, Mortal Kombat 2, 3 and Ultimate, Hydro Thunder, and a bunch of lesser known company's racing games. Occasionally there'd be the multi-game SNK cabinet with Samurai Showdown 2 and maybe In the Hunt or Raiden 2 lol

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

They had it at the convience store by my house in the late 90s that was awesome

[@Macrochenia]

Man, I remember spending so much time playing this in the local arcade as a kid.

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

They had this up the street from me at a convienience store in 97 played it hella times

[@dreamguardian8320]

(Sigh) Memories.

[@DTMACK10]

We need this along with Cadillacs & Dinosaurs on consoles immediately

[@thaistomp]

big facts. With online co-op.

[@pretzel6629]

Behold, licensing problems

[@darkzentai7417]

I absolutely agree but the only way to play this is to emulate it on PC or via the overpriced Capcom home arcade stick.

[@thehillza]

Licensing..........

[@thaistomp]

@@thehillza Nobody cares about that lol.

[@Harrison11106]

This game & Cadillacs & Dinosaurs are the 2 I SO wished had been included in the Beat 'em up Bundle.

[@konradkk3821]

Can you Play with me?

[@Jackfromshack]

Simple pure fun with great artstyle. I'm hungry for this type of games today

[@GetH0NEY]

I have heard Hades is good.

[@Jackfromshack]

@@GetH0NEY I mean something like TMNT: Shredder Revenge, or Street of Rage 4. But Hades is a good game, just not what I want now

[@Jackfromshack]

@@lorddsp666 already bought it. Turtle power!

[@rhovenom04]

@@GetH0NEY that's a rogue lite man. different genre.

[@dreamguardian8320]

I think we all are.

[@OneBunnyOwsla]

Man, there's something about seeing a Predator pause, mid-hunt, for a soda and a pizza that really makes me smile.

[@Spindrift]

gotta fuckin' stay powered up, you know?

[@darylcastillo1439]

This is one of the best licensed games of all time. It's one thing to look good, but it plays fantastically, and the fun and difficulty of it meant you didn't mind pumping coins in to keep playing. I wish Capcom renewed this license for it to be re-released!

[@KingofPotatoPeople]

This is a much better watch than Prometheus

[@albertcostahinojosa4836]

100% agree. This is for me the REAL canon.

[@ivervj2923]

SAVAGE 🤣

[@josephsuarez8178]

Ooh....bruh...lol really... that one hits😄

[@thanewage403]

Or Alien vs predator

[@dreamguardian8320]

@@thanewage403 I agree, the arcade game and comics are much better than the movies.

[@toxicwaltz0863]

That powerbomb on razor claws was clean AF

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

One of the levels was called "Assault on A Queen" and I said what is that Friday night in Hollywood

[@cosimocub]

i played this game last night in an arcade jn Akihabara Tokyo. we got to the final Queen boss but ran out of change, so i am watching to see what happened in the last few minutes. the game was like nothing else!

[@quarterburnt]

This is what I wanted my AvP movie to be like. Setting it in the same timeline/universe as 1986's Aliens makes way more sense. Instead we got boring scientist lady and Predators going on a weekend hunting trip to earth.

[@Dynaman21]

Apparently this was based on a rejected Alien vs Predator script. Apparently the issue was the cyborg Dutch was supposed to be the Arnold the Governator himself, and there were apparently issues over that.

[@evanhanley6437]

Who knew Capcom would make THIS? People said these game needs to be remastered or remade and I agree. Hopefully it happens one day.

[@mystyle_jm8997]

Or maybe as a DLC Characters for Aliens: Fireteam Elite, but licensed by CAPCOM itself.

[@thevoidcorrupted7848]

Why can't they make a great predator game in this day and age.

[@TRANCERwin]

The last 2 alien games are fire.. no Predator on sight though, lol :c

[@dimitrisbam5640]

Best beat em up of all times by far...to pity that licence issues won't let it be on newer consoles

[@mkocel]

WHen Capcom had its 2D side scrollers DOWN PAT. The Nick Fury/Punisher one is dope too.

[@johncook9392]

One of the best arcade games of all time!!!

[@beskarman38]

All time classic and still don't get it on consoles, probably not ever.

[@TK--hf6db]

@@beskarman38 I have it on my 3ds by jailbreaking it

[@dreamguardian8320]

And much better than the AVP movies.

[@turdeyeblind]

I’d buy this arcade in a heartbeat. Missed it so much

[@leewainwright3526]

it's on capcom arcade stick as I understand it was never released on console

[@cluclap]

You could just emulate it

[@Vindix007]

Better than any movie made, after Aliens (1986).

[@dreamguardian8320]

Agreed.

[@eric44ism]

I remember playing this at the greyhound bus station, don't know which one and I'd be very surprised if it's still there.

[@TheSkalker]

I can't stop hearing Predator say "How fun" every time he picks up an item

[@dreamguardian8320]

Is that what he says?

[@patrickburns4821]

yall..as much as i love predator Ive NEVER seen this game!!! i was too focused on SF, MK,and KI...woow i'd play this now!

[@epic7448]

not only is this game great, but it gave us the most beautiful Foreshadowing I've ever seen, since 10 years later in 2004 (the year I was born) he he releases the film on the predators against the xenomorphs, thank you to this game if I was a fan of alien vs predator!

[@EvilXero359]

That'd be so wickedly awesome if some of the anime companies were to get the green light for making an adaptation off the arcade storyline and or Aliens Fireteam Elite but that's just me

[@Sentry0]

No. They wouldn't touch it.

[@EvilXero359]

@@Sentry0 well it's still a good idea

[@robonaught]

@@EvilXero359 I heard there was plans for a Predator anime but was sadly cancelled.

[@EvilXero359]

@@robonaught yeah, mainly because of dizgey and stuff

[@fightingforce8498]

This game was so hard to play but it was fun.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Indeed.

[@mmsizzlak3726]

When emulators came out, got an Xbox "mod-chipped" and this was literally the first game that I HAD to play... When I was a kid, I was only able to play for as long as 4-6 quarters (max... Yeah we were poor) could allow, so I never got to beat this nor TMNT and X-Men on arcade... Once I got it, I played em in that exact order lol... And ended with Dungeons & Dragons, which is also a fun ass game like this one with more RPG elements but still just a beat em up

[@sidgreenstorm4634]

Why can't we get games like this? I'd spend good money to play games like this

[@dreamguardian8320]

Me too.

[@leocmen]

How can it be better than the movies?

[@BunnychanFarabee]

Seriously, all they needed to do was make this into a film.

[@menmonstersmachines]

​@@BunnychanFarabeeRemember, the boomers who made the movies had no respect for video games.

[@gunsharck]

Maybe cause AVP & Requiem are up there with Gigli as the worst movies ever put to celluloid. Having a good 💩 is more enjoyable

[@Imurge]

killer upload 82. you got another one here 🔥

[@lizichell2]

Excellent sprite work. So crisp and clean. I love the detail in the animation and the rich and colourful environment s. When he picks items up it sounds like he is saying "ow fuck"

[@xombiegriffin]

This and Night Slashers will forever and always be my favorite beatemups. I always find myself booting up my cps2 emulator every couple of months just to play this.

[@cipheroth]

Wonderful, ive never played this in its original arcade !

[@37Kilo2]

Never had this at the local arcades. Only got to play it during summer vacation in Cape Cod. Buddy and I loved this game.

[@vega1356]

I remember of a teacher of mine she downloaded every single game from the arcade in 3 CDs back then we were able to play them in the computer they were a lot from Neo Geo and another company this one I would play a lot I miss the good old arcade games

[@bernardafuturagael9213]

In the background Ryu figure and the title of game Street Fighter 1:40 min 9:50 South Lock original backgroud of movie Aliens , min 2:50 Laboratory original background of movie Aliens (1986), Space Ship interior original from Nostromo from movie Alien (1979) 46:37 min 54:09 Space Ship Narcissus and nuclear explosion in the ending from original movie Aliens (1986)

[@lynntehlw]

Finished this game at an arcade with a friend once, in one sitting... The sense of achievement after a long period of trying. Hahhaa..

[@Mystyx-Sama]

Remember playing this so damn much. I was a Kurosawa main, but I also loved the Pred Warrior's style too. They *REALLY* have to revisit games like this and either re-release them, or make a new one. Either way, it needs to be done!

[@bluebomber1003]

Thanks for uploading in 4k

[@lostasadorespr]

This is an example of people doing their best with limited resources.

[@AmbientWalking]

Wow! One of my favourite games!!!! Amazing!

[@DingoYabuki]

I discovered this game in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku in Japan (Mikado Game Center). Someone was playing amazingly and I liked all the movement and attack options. Definitely a beat-em-up I want to practice!

[@emanueletintori1229]

It is mandatory that this game it should have been added to the capcom arcade classic collection #2! I want it so bad myself.

[@geraldbrown2893]

This video game sure brings me back when I used to play this at the arcade even though I may have lost on some levels but I enjoyed playing it a lot!!!!!

[@dreamguardian8320]

Me too.

[@Madmok128]

Loved this game back in the day. It was basically final fight but youre the predator!

[@markojovanovic586]

This is better than the SNES Version. I have this one the MAME Emulator on PC.

[@stefanobasso617]

Unforgottable this game.

[@dreamguardian8320]

So are TMNT, The Simpsons, and Golden Axe.

[@stefanobasso617]

@@dreamguardian8320 u wrigtht

[@andrzejwysocki609]

there is just something funny about a predator punching open a crate and eating a still steaming pizza as he's fighting aliens

[@KaosNova2]

So funny that Dutch, the guy played by Arnold in Predator 1987, is a playable character in this!

[@jizzmoat6520]

This game is based on the novels and comics of AvP, where 'Dutch' is a main character.

[@infamoswordz]

Watching this just reminds me how Capcom has forgotten how to make great video Capcom you bring back the company that made these awesome arcade games we need a next-gen version of all of these old school arcade games totally revamped and reworked

[@marcelojunior6032]

A hard game to play but very fun and never gets old.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Much better than the AVP movies.

[@creekandseminole]

One of my favorite beatem'ups. AvP, The Simpsons, X-Men, Streets of Rage 2, Turtles in Time, Final Fight, Battle Toads, The Ninja Warriors, Captain Commando, and Golden Axe.

[@victorperfecto6267]

Don’t forget cadillacs n dinosaurs x combatribes

[@creekandseminole]

@@victorperfecto6267 I know those have dedicated fans, but sadly I never got to play them in my local arcades. I've never seen them in the wild before. I'd love for Capcom to put put another beat'emup collection with all their other titles.

[@EdwardiusMcAndriez]

When i was a kid in the 90s, I heard a goofy radio commercial about "Alien Eggs" having been sighted in Washington State. I totally thought they meant Xenomorphs. I was afraid to let the cat back in the house, in case it had a chestburster in it.

[@alxxz]

I'm surprised they never made a console port of this considering that the PS1 & Saturn had just been released in 1994 & 1995 at the same period.

[@robonaught]

There was plans to port it to the Sega 32X but this never happened.

[@alxxz]

@@robonaught Now that you mentioned it, I barely remember a gaming magazine saying this back in the day. Though it would have been a weird choice releasing it on the 32X, since the PS1 & Saturn were the big next-gen things and would have been the logical choices.

[@retrostansolo]

I play this on the capcom home arcade stick and it's even better now with the 1.6 update. Capcom are now using their own emulator and added dip switches and thank god we now have scan lines to give that arcade look. I'm telling you it plays and looks beautiful and great fun in 2player, I just wish we had a few more capcom arcade greats like Cadillac's and Dinosaurs and I would love Slip Stream.

[@legionxxiii3570]

Does the capcom home arcade stick have these actual graphics because I'm very tempted to buy one now but I want to make sure the rendering is the same!

[@retrostansolo]

@@legionxxiii3570Yes, all the games look and play just like the arcade if not the same. Make sure you have updated it to 1.6, it has a wi fi internet connection.

[@leewainwright3526]

I've got one it wasn't cheap but I've had hours of fun shame it doesn't have more games but avp alone sold it for me and it runs so smooth with the new updates

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Masterpiece. Greatness

[@thaistomp]

big fax

[@dreamguardian8320]

Better than the AVP movies.

[@yukich6957]

Just played it through emulation, boy this game is awesome.

[@VegetaHimself]

That reminds me...When's the Capcom Arcade Stadium getting some new games? Would love to see this on as well as a few dozen others!

[@Alangh]

32:08 Could this boss be the premise idea behind what they used for a story in the movie AVP-R?

[@SDSOverfiend]

I remember seeing this in back in ‘94 In Ft. Lauderdale. Popped 50 cent in and choose the warrior because I noticed his the hit box on his spear was at the edge 😂 it was the pinnacle of my summer in Florida. Then my aunt pulled me off the game. Smh… Damn that woman

[@tay-ai5397]

I dropped so many quarters into this machine when it was in the arcade.

[@No_Moo_Hyun]

“AVP” made by Capcom, the best game of all time.. Even when evaluated in the history of belt scroll games, it is ranked among the top.

[@DreadWing7777]

I haven't play this arcade game in years, I wish they had for DLC for my Xbox One.

[@computergamesplayed3718]

Love this game!

[@Devastator1666]

Damn that queen looked emaciated, no wonder she went down so quick.

[@jaimerodriguez1550]

This look so epic.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Better than the AVP movies.

[@savagewolver8541]

Actually heroic predators. Well, heroic in the sense that they don't hurt humans. Need more of that.

[@shaneh7129]

Except... for all the humans he killed.

[@beskarman38]

As long as don't carry a weapon or pregnant, I guess you're ok.OK. but the Xenos, they don't care.

[@luchomscyfy]

The Predators hunt strong preys. Human soldiers, like Schwarzeneger and his team, drug dealers like in the second film, or Yakuza or other soldiers like Predators... ....and Aliens, because they are strong.

[@UltramanMebiusBrave]

@@shaneh7129 Predators DO NOT hunt humans or any life form left and right. If the life form proves to be weak, the Predators will instead spare them until the victim can come back stronger. Think of them as the Akuma (fights only worthy opponents, not worth fighting weaklings).

[@robonaught]

@@UltramanMebiusBrave Also Predators are not allowed to hunt children or pregnant women.

[@squidcorps]

I'd absolutely love for this to be ported to the Switch, PS5, etc.

[@darksungwyndolyn2900]

I feel like this game contributed to my love for music. Cause the soundtrack is 🔥

[@guerra130]

Simple pero divertido con excelente gráficos y fácil jugabilidad

[@Trbrigade]

Russian fashist supporter! What a shame!

[@alialrassam4507]

Wow that's awesome i love it ❤️😭

[@starwarsactionplay9916]

Great game

[@makarsk]

Hey AL, how are you able to emulate these games in 4k? What emulator / settings are you using? Thanks

[@amazingdany]

Powerbombing xenomorphs with the Major, spamming the OP dive-attacks with either Yautja or mid-air throwing/downward sword/kamehameha-ing Aliens with the Lieutenant was the ultimate sheet with this game! I always thought the Major and the Lieutenant would make great FG characters.

[@videogiocatore3]

3:09 the characters punching the light switch to not make a different animation always made me laugh for some reason

[@legionxxiii3570]

We need to petition Acade1UP to bring this back!!

[@videogamehunter5825]

love it

[@ivofernado9218]

cara eu jogava quase todo dia aqui na minha rua esse jogo saudades desse jogo

[@TheUsualSuspekt]

I can't believe how long this is considering it's an arcade game.

[@TricksterOficial]

hello how can you leave the games in 4k or qhd, this quality is very beautiful you could teach me.

[@ejefferson50]

Awesome!!! Classic!!! I have been trying to get this working on via MAME recently and have been experiencing issues. How are you playing this if you don't mind sharing or directing me in a specific direction. Thanks!!

[@ryanrichards9515]

Bought a 4k gamestick off aliexpress for £26 which includes a perfect copy of this..very 😊

[@emanuele.628]

If Capcom would be wise to release this on modern consoles they would bank.

[@mr.makeitrain.3011]

90's 😍😍😍😍

[@enzhymez]

Waiting for this to finally be in the 3rd arcade stadium :(

[@ArttuTheCat]

2-player mode with a friend is lot more awesome than 1-player mode, i can tell you that. Also, you played an awesome longplay. 😺👍🕹️

[@--SHEPHERD-OF-MOTHER-EARTH--]

U mean 3 player mode don't u!? Lol

[@UltramanMebiusBrave]

@@--SHEPHERD-OF-MOTHER-EARTH-- Nope. When he said "2-player mode", HE MEANS IT! Though 3 heads are hell of a lot better than 2...

[@robonaught]

@@UltramanMebiusBrave Some versions of the arcade cabinet are 2 player. Some versions actually allow 3 players. I've never seen a 4 player cabinet though....

[@thegeneral565]

Why these characters are not present in any marvel vs capcom game?

[@beskarman38]

Because of licensing purposes.

[@lordofoshu8017]

That predator did a GRAND UPPPA! from streets of rage.

[@dandoe1620]

Back when arcades were somehow superior to home consoles.

[@GEEKFREAK01]

I wish they could re release this game with a new capcom beat em up collection. If Digital eclipse is willing to make a mvc collection, why not a new beat em up collection with AVP included in it? Disney now owns all 3 of those franchises & would be a great opportunity for them to make a lot of money (which is something they always care about)

[@FamilysizeGaming]

Wish they'd just release old arcade games like this into some sort of bundle on PC or even consoles.

[@ArchonXzero]

I loved this game in the arcade

[@FlixCreEightR]

Just beat this. Wild game!

[@VSSEDragon3]

Classic games

[@bananahands84]

Ah yes, the only nourishment a Predator truly needs… pepperoni pizza 🍕

[@proxpro2004]

on what version of mame do you played? when i trying to play, there is missing files or machien doesn1t work

[@tranganh9306]

This finally 🥸☺️.

[@theharbinger00]

This was one of my favorite arcade games next to the xmen and TNMNT one. Never could beat it. Ran out our quarters. Later in life bought the super Nintendo game thinking it was the same game just on console. It wasn't and was much harder to beat. The big flying queen is a tough B$#@!

[@GlitchanBlack]

Capcom needs to make a collection of games that include the following to start out with... 1. X-Men: Children of the Atom 2. Marvel Super Heroes 3. X-Men vs. Street Fighter 4. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter 5. Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes 6. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes 7. Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX 8. Alien vs. Predator 9. Final Fight Revenge 10. Captain Commando 11. Final Fight 12. Final Fight 2 13. Final Fight 3 14. Star Gladiator Episode 1: Final Crusade 15. Star Gladiator 2 (aka Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein) And for some extra replayability value, through in some more games you can complete through certain conditions. I think I'd include... Unlockable 1: Strider (1989 - complete Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes using Strider Hiryu) Unlockable 2: Strider 2 (complete Strider on Normal difficulty or higher without using a continue) Unlockable 3: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (complete Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes on the highest difficulty using Jill Valentine) Unlockable 4: Mega Man: The Power Battle (complete Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes using Mega Man) Unlockable 5: Power Stone (complete Marvel Super Heroes on the highest difficulty with every character without using a continue) Unlockable 6: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (complete all 15 games that are unlocked once you boot up the collection at least one time) Unlockable 7: GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (complete JoJo's Bizarre Adventure using Jotaro and Dio on the highest difficulty) Unlockable 8: Capcom Fighting Evolution (complete Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX using Ingrid on the highest difficulty without using a continue) Unlockable 9: Saturday Night Slam Masters (complete every Final Fight game using Mike Haggar) Unlockable 10: Red Earth (complete Capcom Fighting Evolution with every Red Earth character without continuing) Unlockable 11: Shiritsu Justice Gakuen: Nekketsu Seishun Nikki 2 (complete VS 100 Kumite in Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX with Sakura on the highest difficulty without continuing) Unlockable 12: The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (complete Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes on the highest difficulty using Tron Bonne without continuing) Unlockable 13: Project Justice (complete every story in Shiritsu Justice Gakuen: Nekketsu Seishun Nikki 2 without continuing) Unlockable 14: Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold (complete Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX with every character that appeared in Street Fighter Alpha 2) Unlockable 15: Cannon Spike (complete Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes on the highest difficulty with a team of Charlie, Cammy, and Mega Man) Secret Unlockable 16: Fate/Unlimited Codes (complete all the other 30 games at least once) I know it's long as hell, but what do you think?

[@arbeione]

Is this playable on any consoles at the moment. Would love to play this again.

[@NoxiousLynx]

Any way to purchase this game in a compilation?