''Alligator Hunt'' is a

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released by

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company Gaelco in

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Gameplay

Reptilian-looking aliens are invading earth and is up to the bravest soldiers (

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ing kids) to stop the invasion and destroy the enemy base. The gameplay of ''Alligator Hunt'' is similar to ''

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''.''Alligator Hunt'' arcade flyer (Gaelco, ESP)

Development and release

''Alligator Hunt'' was developed by Gaelco. As of April 2020, the rights to ''Alligator Hunt'' were acquired by

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. The game was included as part of the ''Gaelco Arcade 1'' compilation for

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, marking its first console debut.

Reception

According to Spanish website ''

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'', ''Alligator Hunt'' sold few arcade units. Carlos Forcada of ''MeriStation'' gave the game a positive retrospective outlook.

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