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Alien Hominid HD

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2023

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Quick resume

The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Shooter, Arcade

Pros

  • Nostalgic and charming art style
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Local co-op support
  • Includes minigames and unlockables
  • Smooth hd remaster with high framerate

Cons

  • No online co-op
  • Short game length
  • Some minor bugs and control quirks
  • Lacks significant gameplay innovation
  • Some players find difficulty frustrating

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have control over their actions and decisions in a fast-paced run-and-gun style, with some strategic elements in enemy approach and boss fights."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game is challenging and requires skill, focus, and persistence to progress, with players reporting satisfaction in mastering difficult patterns."

  • Competition
    1

    "Includes leaderboards and score challenges, but mostly focuses on individual performance rather than direct competition."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often engage in repeated playthroughs to improve scores or complete achievements, though the game is relatively short."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Supports local 2-player co-op, which is a popular feature among players, though no online co-op is available."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Limited creativity in gameplay; players follow set patterns and stages, but enjoy some customization via hats and unlockables."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative rather than focused on exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a nostalgic and immersive escape, enjoying its humor, art style, and challenging gameplay."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Engagement is driven by personal desire, nostalgia, and intrinsic interest rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    -1

    "Gameplay mostly involves mastering established patterns and routines, with limited novelty exploration."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "The game features fixed stages and known environments with minimal discovery or hidden secrets."

  • Expression
    2

    "Players can customize their character with hats and unlockables, allowing some degree of self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "The game features imaginative fiction with cartoonish aliens, exaggerated combat, and humorous scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Some community feeling through shared nostalgia and local co-op play, but limited online social features."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills and improve through practice to overcome difficult challenges and bosses."

  • Health
    -5

    "The game is a traditional sedentary video game with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires continuous attention and focus due to fast-paced, challenging gameplay."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some close social interaction possible via local co-op, but limited emotional sharing or deep relationships."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "Players mostly participate individually or cooperatively without hierarchical leadership roles."

  • Progression
    3

    "Includes item collection (hats), achievements, and unlockables that mark player progression."

  • Relaxation
    -3

    "The game is tense and challenging, with frequent deaths and high difficulty rather than relaxing flow."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Features satisfying visual and auditory feedback, cartoon gore, and fast-paced action that stimulates players."

  • Status
    1

    "Leaderboards and achievements provide some recognition, but social status is not a primary focus."

  • Story
    1

    "Contains minimal narrative and lore, mostly serving as context for the action rather than deep story immersion."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires some mental challenge and planning to approach enemies and bosses effectively."

  • Thrill
    4

    "Players experience suspense and excitement from the game's difficulty, fast pace, and bullet hell elements."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally considered worth the price for nostalgic fans and new players, though some feel it is slightly overpriced."

  • Violence
    4

    "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with cartoonish violence and chaotic action."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid instant death and manage threats carefully to survive through stages and bosses."

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