Alien Hominid is Making a Comeback

Summary

Alien Hominid HD is an upcoming remake of the cult classic side-scrolling indie game that first gained popularity on Newgrounds in 2002.
The game features fast-paced gameplay and challenging difficulty, drawing comparisons to Metal Slug.
The HD remake will include solo and 2-player local co-op modes, new Steam achievements, and weekly and monthly leaderboards for added challenge and excitement.

Alien Hominid HD is an upcoming remake of the side-scrolling indie flash game that was first released on the popular flash-based content website Newgrounds in 2002 and is scheduled to release later this year. Due to its fluid animations and comical style, the original Alien Hominid quickly became a cult classic and subsequently made its way onto consoles such as the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.

Alien Hominid was often compared to other difficult side-scrolling shooters such as Metal Slug due to its fast-paced gameplay and its punishing difficulty that would put gamers' reflexes to the test. Players had to take control of a funny-looking blaster-wielding yellow alien in order to navigate a charming hand-drawn 2D environment and participate in intense combat against many waves of enemies. Alien Hominid received a mostly positive reception from critics that helped extend the game’s fan base and subsequently build The Behemoth's reputation as a game developer. Later, the company would produce other popular games such as Castle Crashers and Pit People, each exhibiting the same inventive style that was presented in Alien Hominid.

The Behemoth has recently released a YouTube trailer intended to excite gamers by showcasing some frantic Alien Hominid HD remake action. In the video, the familiar yellow alien bursts onto the screen, ready to raid Area 51 and fight with everything he has against the ominous secret agents employed by the government. The trailer displays many of the game’s levels while the game’s upbeat and somewhat goofy-sounding theme music plays in the background. Alien Hominid HD is scheduled to make its debut later this year on PC (via Steam) and some modern consoles.

Alien Hominid HD will feature both a solo and 2-player local co-op gameplay experience, alongside three different levels of difficulty meant to make the game appealing to all types of gamers. To spice things up, Alien Hominid’s original minigames are also returning to the mix. Furthermore, the game will feature brand-new Steam achievements with weekly and monthly leaderboards for all three levels of difficulty, which are designed to motivate players and add an extra layer of challenge and excitement.

Co-launching with Alien Hominid Invasion, another game set in the same universe, Alien Hominid’s HD release has the potential to not only be a nostalgic journey for longtime fans but also draw in a new generation of players ready to experience its unique charm and challenging gameplay. While the series’ original fans are no doubt excited to rediscover the game, it will be interesting to see whether the game is as popular with first-time players.