Area 51

by Mesa Logic · published by Midway Games, SoftBank, GT Interactive Software, Time Warner Interactive, Atari Games, Tec Toy · Area 51 series

1995 · PC, PS1, Saturn, Arcade

Shooter Arcade Action Single-player Co-op First person Sci-fi

Area 51 is a light gun arcade game released by Atari Games. It takes its name from the Area 51 military facility.

Story

The plot of the game involves the player (Peterson) taking part in a STAAR (Strategic Tactical Advanced Alien Response) military incursion to prevent aliens, known as the Kronn, and alien-created zombies from taking over the Area 51 military facility.