Alpha
by Square Released 4 Jul 1986 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Square
- Publisher
- Square
- Released
- 4 Jul 1986
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Genres
- Adventure
- Themes
- Science fiction
- Game modes
- Single player
5.1/10
Our verdict
Alpha is a curiosity for fans of Square's history.
Alpha is a science fiction adventure from Square, released in 1986. Using a command input system, you play Chris, who meets various people and goes on an adventure aboard a spaceship.
Gameplay
The game is an early Japanese adventure:
- Command input: Choose actions from commands.
- Sci-fi setting: Adventure aboard a spaceship.
- Characters: Meet and talk to people.
It’s one of Square’s early titles, before Final Fantasy.
Verdict
Alpha is mainly interesting as an early Square game. Its gameplay is very dated.
The Good
- Early Square history
- Sci-fi setting
- Simple command system
The Bad
- Very dated
- Japanese only
- Limited gameplay
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