Experience the Alien Invasion in Battle: Los Angeles

As the world’s great cities fall, there remains one place that becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. Battle: Los Angeles puts players directly into the heart of an extraterrestrial onslaught, offering a fast and frantic first-person shooter experience. Released as an arcade-style title to coincide with the eponymous feature film, this action-adventure game tasks you with defending the city from unknown forces in a desperate fight for survival.

Gameplay Mechanics and Arcade Action

Battle: Los Angeles functions as an arcade-style shooter designed for quick, intense sessions. The gameplay focuses on high-octane combat against alien invaders, featuring life-like explosions and enemy effects that hold up well for a downloadable title. While the core loop is straightforward, players can engage with various difficulty levels to unlock supplementary content.

The game features several notable mechanics and progression elements:

  • Unlockable Content: Completing the game on different difficulty settings rewards players with concept art, videos, and pictures.
  • Special Game Modes: High-level play unlocks unique modifiers such as "Hollywood Mode" and "Double Physics," which alter the traditional gameplay experience.
  • Achievement/Trophy Hunting: Players seeking 100% completion should note that difficulty-based achievements do not stack, requiring separate playthroughs to collect all rewards.

A Cinematic Tie-In

Set against the backdrop of a massive alien invasion, the story follows the familiar tropes of the sci-fi genre, heavily inspired by the themes found in films like Independence Day. While the narrative is basic, it allows players to relive the tension of an urban battlefield. The game utilizes a unique presentation style for its storytelling; rather than traditional cinematic cut-scenes, it employs a comic book strip format featuring sequential illustrations and speech bubbles accompanied by character audio.

Who Is This Game For?

This title is best suited for fans of arcade-style shooters looking for a short, punchy experience. Because the main story can be completed in a relatively brief window—often around two hours—it appeals to players who enjoy "bite-sized" action rather than long, sprawling campaigns. If you enjoy sci-fi invasion themes and are looking for an accessible entry point into the genre, Battle: Los Angeles offers a concentrated dose of combat action.

Technical Specifications

  • Genre: Shooter, Action, Adventure
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)
  • Release Date: March 11, 2011