Alien Hominid

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Alien Hominid combines classic shooter action with 2D side-scrollers and great-looking, basic graphics for a seriously fun gaming experience. In this...
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8.4
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.1
(32 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.7
(831 ratings)
 

Game Overview

Alien Hominid combines classic shooter action with 2D side-scrollers and great-looking, basic graphics for a seriously fun gaming experience. In this shooter, the tables are turned -- you're an alien shooting it out against and army of humans. Fight to survive by using the right weapons and your digging skills, and live to make it back it home!

The Good

Incredibly challenging, Great replay value, Charming visuals.

The Bad

Technically simple, Short single-player game.

The Bottom Line

Originally a wildly popular Flash game on the NewGrounds website (with art by SYNJ Industries, programming by NewGrounds founder Tom Fulp and music by LHM), the action-blaster with the manic yellow monster makes its way into the console realm. Still in blistering hand-drawn 2D, the next-gen version features vastly improved graphics and animation, a new soundtrack, new vehicles to take command of and even more frantic gameplay elements in this side-scrolling homage to greats like Contra and Metal Slug.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
84/100
score

While its gameplay design may appear to be derivative, there truly isn't anything else quite like Alien Hominid on consoles today.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Is there room in your growing library of games for a little game with a lot of big ideas and action so addictive that you'll long for the days when 2D shooters felt this good?

IGN review logo
81/100
score

It looks good, it's cute and funny, the bosses are interesting, the control is tight, and the game is intense.

Game Features

"Alien Hominid" Invades Retail Stores

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence
 
Alien Hominid Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:11/18/2004
Publisher:O~3 Entertainment
Developer:The Behemoth
Genre:Shooter
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
8.2
Sound
7
Concept
8
Difficulty: Hard
OVERALL
8.5/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Charming from the minute you power up your system!

A cult classic you don't want to miss! Full of action, gore(optional), humor, and great...
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Published 1513 days ago by pengowen

Save an alien, ride a yeti

I recommend Alien Hominid to any gamer with a Gamecube (or PS2) and $20 to spend.
Published 2189 days ago by johnmeyer

This game kicks buttocks! Better than Contra!

Get this game if you love blowing stuff or want some mindless mayhem, alone or with a friend!
Published 2471 days ago by btweenthieves

ALIEN HOMINID for GameCube
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