Alien Crush (USA)

Getting Started

When you start Alien Crush, you see a pinball table with a sci-fi alien theme. The goal is classic pinball: keep the ball in play and score points by hitting bumpers, targets, and ramps. Use the left and right arrow keys to control the flippers (mapped to the D-pad). Press the A button (X key) to launch the ball and to nudge the table if needed, though nudging is risky and can tilt the machine.

The table has multiple levels and special areas that open up as you hit certain targets. Look for glowing lanes and bumpers that trigger bonus multipliers or open up the "Alien" feature. The game keeps track of your score and high scores, but there is no save feature; each session starts fresh. Focus on hitting the ramps to increase your multiplier and aim for the bumpers that light up to maximize points.

There are two flippers controlled by the D-pad left and right. The ball launches automatically after a drain, but you need to press the A button to launch initially. Mastering the timing of flipper hits and learning where the ball reacts will help you string together long rallies. The table is compact but layered, so spend a few plays just exploring how the ball moves across the different bumpers and switches.