Area 51 was an arcade machine that was a genuinely incredible experience... when I was fairly young and waiting for my pizza at the local pizza shop (which was closed due to the owner selling coke out the back. Maybe that's why the pizza was so good?)
Like with many arcades, it is hard to separate the game from its purpose which was to make money through your quarters. So in typical arcade fashion- this is not a long game, and if I were buying an arcade this is not one I'd be considering because the fun will wear thin quickly. Lucky for me, I don't own an Area 51 cabinet and only experience it in small doses. The graphics are dated, and I'm genuinely questioning what exactly the enemies are (are they zombies or something? What is going on, here?) but for 10 minutes at a time Area 51 is a fun and crazy time.
It didn't take long for better Light-Gun rail shooters to come out, though, and make this pretty obsolete. Still recommend if this looks up your alley.
Like with many arcades, it is hard to separate the game from its purpose which was to make money through your quarters. So in typical arcade fashion- this is not a long game, and if I were buying an arcade this is not one I'd be considering because the fun will wear thin quickly. Lucky for me, I don't own an Area 51 cabinet and only experience it in small doses. The graphics are dated, and I'm genuinely questioning what exactly the enemies are (are they zombies or something? What is going on, here?) but for 10 minutes at a time Area 51 is a fun and crazy time.
It didn't take long for better Light-Gun rail shooters to come out, though, and make this pretty obsolete. Still recommend if this looks up your alley.