In Alien vs Predator, your core objective is to fight through seven stages of enemies, defeating bosses to progress. As a side-scrolling beat 'em up, you move your character left and right, using a basic attack button and a jump button.
Each character has unique special moves, often activated by pressing attack and jump simultaneously, which consume a portion of your health but are essential for crowd control. You can also pick up weapons like pulse rifles and smartguns for temporary firepower.
A key beginner strategy is to master the timing of your special attacks to hit multiple enemies at once without taking damage, and to consistently use throws to create space. The challenge rhythm involves navigating through waves of Xenomorphs and human enemies, with tense moments occurring during boss fights where pattern recognition is crucial.
Early on, focus on learning your character's move set and conserving health. In the middle of a run, manage your special move usage carefully to avoid being overwhelmed.
During tense moments, prioritize dodging and using your most powerful attacks when the boss is vulnerable.
