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Alien Hominid is a fast-paced 2D side scroller where players must run, jump and shoot their way across the globe in persuit of the alien's coveted UFO. This version of Alien Hominid has been built specifically for consoles and it shows. The backgrounds ooze with parallax. Shrapnel scatters all over the screen. The explosions are the greatest hand-animated explosions to ever grace a television screen. Some of the bosses are so huge that we need to zoom out the camera to show them in their entirety (it's a cool feature, kinda like the scaling in Samurai Shodown). There are 16 hot levels, complete with mini-bosses and main-bosses. We've brought back all your old favorites and thrown in tons more. This game is overflowing with enemies, and they come armed to the teeth. Have no fear, the alien's arsenal has been taken up a notch! You now have seven power-up weapons, which also upgrade your grenades. A charge shot has been added so you can hold down your button and unleash a giant ball of destruction. You can dig into the ground for defensive measures, then reach up and pull your enemies under. Enemy riding and head biting is still intact, but you can now also flip over an enemy and carry him, or throw him in eight directions! Even two-player has been added, with the classic "press start to jump in at any time" mechanics! Twice the firepower! [Behemoth]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 89
TotalGames.net
In motion, Alien Hominid is like nothing else - there's always so much going on and the smooth characters and animations most modern 2D titles to shame.
 87
BonusStage
Grabs you by the funny bone and tender parts and body slams your senses right from the start, and if you just don’t love that little guy the first time you lay eyes on him, you’re just too jaded.
86
Nintendojo
In a business full of cheap knock-offs and umpteenth sequels, where a recognizable title or endorsement can make games instant best-sellers, Alien Hominid is a diamond in the rough. Highly recommended.
85
WHAM! Gaming
The creators of Alien Hominid tout their independence in an era of corporate consolidation in the video game industry. Fortunately, there's enough originality and heart-pounding action to warrant a look by any fan of retro action gaming.
85
NintendoWorldReport
In fact, it feels fresher and more compelling with each new level.
85
Nintendo Insider
Experienced gamers will blow through Alien Hominid rather quickly, but you’ll be ready to jump right back to the beginning as soon as the credits finish rolling.
85
GameZone
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?
85
eToychest
It presents itself as one of the best shooters to be released in a long while. It brings itself to the table as a purely fun game, modeled after a true classic, and doesn't try to impress with flashy graphics or a deep story--because it doesn't have to.
84
GameSpot
While its gameplay design may appear to be derivative, there truly isn't anything else quite like Alien Hominid on consoles today.
84
Armchair Empire
Considering Alien Hominid's humble beginnings as a web-based flash game, the game we get here is as good or better than most side-scrolling shoot "em ups in recent memory.
83
Kombo
This bold and beautiful brainchild from it's beginnings at Newgrounds.com has been bloody brilliant and a ball-buster to beat, and now at a bargain price for the GameCube, it's become even better.
83
Next Level Gaming
A very unique game. The minute your space ship lands in the city, Alien Hominid is non-stop booger-nosed funk action from top to bottom.
81
IGN
It looks good, it's cute and funny, the bosses are interesting, the control is tight, and the game is intense.
80
G4 TV
You'll adore Alien Hominid. An attractive price, original concept, and splendid execution outshine issues such as its short-lived thrills and shallow premise.
80
Yahoo! Games
The most creative and cathartic button masher since cult favorite "Gunstar Heroes."
80
Game Informer
One of my favorite games of the year...It makes up for its lack of finesse with sheer style and quirkiness. [Dec 2004, p.168]
80
games(TM)
Alien Hominid is a joyful experience, an unashamedly simple game that makes you want to play until you can’t feel your hands anymore... The perfect budget game. [Jan 2005, p.104]
80
Game Over Online
Offers up a serving of both what was great and frustrating about old-school gaming. This is likely to divide players, but me? I liked it.
78
My Gamer
Do not let the cartoon-like presentation fool you; Alien Hominid will be unforgiving and merciless to the unassuming gamer. The level of challenge present will either have you throwing controllers in disgust or frothing at the mouth for more.
78
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Great bosses, plenty of maneuvers, maybe a little short, but packed with quality fun. [Holiday 2004, p.100]
78
Xequted
A refreshingly devious action game long overdue in the sea of 3-D platformers and first person shooters.
75
Play Magazine
AH is a manic, rock-hard, 2D assault on your motor skills that may lack the polish of the best of this mighty genre, but gets a pass for being the coolest homegrown game ever. [Nov 2004, p.75]
70
1UP
A complete and total rip off of "Metal Slug." But we mean that in a good way.
70
Nintendo Power
A slate of 14 unlockable minigames gives you a break from the adrenaline-infused action. [Jan 2005, p.138]
70
NTSC-uk
A great package. A little quirky and rough around the edges, it survives on originality, genuinely funny content and an enormous challenge.
70
Edge Magazine
Alien Hominid is just about an essential title for anyone who’s caught themselves yearning for a forgotten past, or to any young blood wondering what people mean when they say they don’t make them like they used to. [Jan 2005, p.97]
70
GamePro
Alien Hominids control scheme doesn't allow for players to fire diagonally. Also, the console version is intended for 2 players--single player games are frustratingly hard due to the cheap AI.
67
Game Revolution
With a great style taken directly from the pages of a deranged art student’s sketchbook and fun if occasionally frustrating action to boot, this little alien proves that you don’t need a big, fancy ship to invade a home console.
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