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Alien Hominid HD

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

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    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

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Expression, Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    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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