Play Xenophobe Online

Summary

The NES version of Xenophobe drops you into a cramped space‑station where each level is a race against a ticking clock. You must hunt down every alien before the timer expires, using elevators or floor holes to zip between multiple decks while scavenging for stronger weapons and useful items.

The alien menace evolves as you progress: Pods hatch into Critters that latch onto you, which can mature into rolling Rollerbabies, and those in turn become leaping Snotterpillars. Some ports even throw in a Festor that lurks in doorways, hypnotizing players and hurling eggs that spawn fresh Pods.

Power‑ups range from simple point bonuses to instant health restores, and you can end a mission in three ways: be evacuated when time runs out, trigger a self‑destruct for extra points after killing a quota of foes, or clear the infestation entirely for the biggest score and health reward.

Nine quirky characters populate the roster, three per joystick, each color‑coded (red, yellow, blue) and sporting odd names like Mr. M.Brace, Dr. Kwack, and Col. Schickn, adding a playful personality to the frantic alien‑hunting action.

Storyline

Xenophobe on the NES drops players into a galaxy where starbases, moons, ships and even sprawling space cities have been overrun by hostile alien life. The mission is simple yet frantic: clear each location of the invaders before the infestation spreads beyond control. Every level feels like a ticking clock as the alien presence grows, forcing players to act quickly. Success means rescuing the outpost and keeping humanity’s foothold in space safe.