Area 51

Area 51 is a science-fiction shooter series built around alien threats and secret military experiments. Its arcade games ask you to aim quickly and pick out targets, while later first-person adventures let you move through the danger yourself; BlackSite adds commands for a small squad.

Published collection: 2 games

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Area 51 is a science-fiction shooter series built around alien threats and secret military experiments. Its arcade games ask you to aim quickly and pick out targets, while later first-person adventures let you move through the danger yourself; BlackSite adds commands for a small squad. Representative games: Area 51 (1995): The arcade light-gun original rewards shooting scenery with bonus points and hidden rooms. Area 51 — reimagined version (2005): This loose remake reworks the premise as a freely controlled first-person shooter with weapons and mutant abilities. BlackSite: Area 51 (2007): Expands the action into squad shooting, letting you direct teammates during battles. Suitable for: For players drawn to creature features, military conspiracy stories and direct shooting action. The arcade original suits short score-chasing sessions, while the later games offer a longer campaign to follow.

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