🎮 Play Predator: Soon the Hunt Will Begin Online (NES)

Released for the NES in 1987 by Klon, Predator: Soon the Hunt Will Begin is an action platformer that loosely adapts the classic sci-fi film. Taking control of Major Dutch Schaefer, you fight your way through the jungle, alternating between standard side-scrolling stages and bizarre “Big Mode” levels where a larger version of Dutch must blast falling alien blobs.

How to play

Navigate the jungle, collect weapon upgrades like machine guns and lasers, and survive long enough to face the Predator. Use the D-pad (arrow keys) to move, A (X) to jump, and B (Z) to attack or fire your current weapon. Press Start (Enter) to begin or pause the action.

Tips

The platforming sections demand precision, as missing a jump or falling into a pit will instantly cost a life rather than just reducing your health. In the forced-scrolling “Big Mode” stages, focus on clearing a safe path through the falling debris and dodging enemy fire, as there is very little room to maneuver.