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Play Overview
Alien Hominid HD (2004) is a running and shooting game where you play an alien, fighting secret agents. Play is a simple challenge of progressing to the right of each level, whilst dispatching the on-rushing enemy humans. It's simple classic arcade-style fun for two players and stands out for tongue-in-cheek antics and strange weapons.
You start with a simple blaster along with a close-combat melee attack. These are extended with grenades and more advanced moves like rolling under shots, jumping on and biting off enemies' heads, temporarily scaring other enemies, and digging underground to drag enemies down with them. As you progress you can find power-ups, drive vehicles, pilot a UFO and even ride on top of a Yeti.
The result is a shooting game that doesn't take itself too seriously - not seriously at all. Sitting somewhere between arcade classics like Metal Slug and films like Men in Black it's a strange combination of parts that are surprisingly well-fitted together.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Alien Hominid HD 12 months ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
You start with a simple blaster along with a close-combat melee attack. These are extended with grenades and more advanced moves like rolling under shots, jumping on and biting off enemies' heads, temporarily scaring other enemies, and digging underground to drag enemies down with them. As you progress you can find power-ups, drive vehicles, pilot a UFO and even ride on top of a Yeti.
The result is a shooting game that doesn't take itself too seriously - not seriously at all. Sitting somewhere between arcade classics like Metal Slug and films like Men in Black it's a strange combination of parts that are surprisingly well-fitted together.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Alien Hominid HD 12 months ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is an Action, Platform and Shooting game with Fighting and Traversal elements. You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online. Outside of the main two-player campaign, there are three multiplayer modes (Challenge, Neutron Ball, and Pinata Boss), a level editor and other mini-games.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 4 and a half hours and 6 and a half hours to complete.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB TEEN for Blood and Violence.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Although if you die you can just start again, it is one hit and you're dead. You need good reactions to shoot as well as move around efficiently to dodge bullets.
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Game Details
Release Date: 23/11/2004, updated in 2023
Out Now: GBA, PC, PS2, Switch, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-4
Genres: Action, Platform, Shooting (Fighting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 24 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: The Behemoth (@TheBehemoth)
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