Alien Hominid
a game by | Behemoth |
Genre: | Action |
Platforms: | XBox, Playstation 2, GBA |
User Rating: | 8.9/10 - 14 votes |
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See also: | Alien Games |
The early '2000s were marked for a pretty unique aesthetic clearly represented in the cartoons of those days, and Alien Hominid is exactly that. Before indie games were a big thing, there were thousands of online games made by other gamers. These games used to be pretty basic, but some stood up from the rest.
Many of these games were posted on an amazing site called Newgrounds. Sure, it still exists today, and it's incredibly active, with new content from all kinds of creators still being posted. Alien Hominid is one of those hidden gems, So, let's talk about what this title did to become one of the most memorable games to ever come out of Newgrounds.
About the game
Alien Hominid's plot is simple enough to be enjoyable but not enough to be boring or unplayable. Basically, you're an Alien that lands on Earth, then start raising mayhem. The main enemies of the game are FBI guys and soldiers and secret service agents. But of course, it wouldn't be real mayhem without all kinds of different enemies to face. That's why there are weird bosses and monsters throughout the game.
A fresh breath
By the time the first version of Alien Hominid appeared in Newgrounds, most of the games on the platform were pretty basic. Full of fighting stickman games and mini versions of real games, it could be repetitive to go through the games available there. The first version of Alien Hominid was pretty original, and amazingly well done.
Created by the creator of Newgrounds itself, Tom Fulp, and with the visuals and music made by Dan Paladin, the game was amazing. It got so popular that it even ended up becoming a full game on home consoles. By the time of release, even classic sagas like Contra were trying to adapt to a newer game style, while actually betraying the roots of the game itself. But Alien Hominid stood close to those roots into this crazy storm of aliens.
Review
Alien Hominid is an amazing title, it's proof of what older indie games could be. The art style is iconic and unique, and even now there are new ports and HD versions of the game. For over ten years this game has built a big fan base, and it even has different versions and ports. Alien Hominid was for a long time the face of Newgrounds games, and it was a great face to have.
Graphics and visuals: The game looks amazing. Even though it's more than a decade old, you can still play this game and enjoy the visuals. The art style, animations of the characters, and world design are pretty unique. It's a game with so much personality that it almost feels like a cartoon.
Gameplay: The gameplay is pretty solid. Basic shoot 'em up mechanics that are still great even by today's standards. When you play this game, you could even believe it's made in 2020. Definitely a solid game, no matter where you see it. The difficulty curve is great, and the controls are comfortable.
Sound: Dan Paladin created an incredible soundtrack for this game. It's just as cartoony and bizarre as the rest of the game. It's an instant classic all around.
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP