Alien Hominid HD

 Xbox 360
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    It's wonderfully creative and all it lacks is online co-op and a little more variation in its action. [Mar 2007, p.93]
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    The mini-games are plentiful and brilliant (and allow online play), the levels are extremely well designed. [Issue 18, p.116]
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    Even so, Hominid's crazed charm shines through and makes it all worthwhile, and if it doesn't there are always several minigames to play with. [May 2007, p.68]
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  5. PALGN
    70
    Alien Hominid HD appears to be cute on the surface, but the vicious and difficult shooter gameplay will separate the men from the boys.
  6. Gamestyle
    50
    Alien Hominid HD almost makes us want to cry. Maybe it's because a game we've been looking forward too has turned out to be incredibly average or perhaps it's because we've very rarely been this overcome by a games unfair difficulty.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. AdamD.
    Mar 2, 2008
    9
    One of the best arcade games you can buy, hands down. be warned though, this game isn't for everyone. the casual gamer will be turned One of the best arcade games you can buy, hands down. be warned though, this game isn't for everyone. the casual gamer will be turned off by the difficulty of the game while graphics hogs are going to be turned off by the old-school, stylized,hand-drawn graphics. still stands as the most challenging 2D shooter around, and when compared to games like codename gordon, abuse and metal slug (without unlimited continues), that's saying something.… Full Review »
  2. JohnC.
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    If you played Alien Hominid for PS2 or Gamecube, you may even want to reconsider buying this one. Alien Hominid HD really brings out the If you played Alien Hominid for PS2 or Gamecube, you may even want to reconsider buying this one. Alien Hominid HD really brings out the awesome hand-drawn graphics and style with the HD format. The fresh animation paired with the traditional and difficult 2d style of gameplay is excellent. The game is hilarious in its own way, with witty and comical background animations and images, while your hacking and slashing agents in the foreground. The difficulty is steep, mostly because of the cushy difficulty we are used to in modern video games. The minigames are fun, and give an extra opportunity beyond the achievement system to earn rewards for accomplishments. Overall, a very solid game, and for 800 points (currently), it's well worth the price.… Full Review »
  3. Derpface123
    Apr 14, 2013
    8
    Alien Hominid HD is one of my favorite XBLA games. Some complain that it's too short, but considering how punishing and affordable it is, I'dAlien Hominid HD is one of my favorite XBLA games. Some complain that it's too short, but considering how punishing and affordable it is, I'd say the 15 levels minigames is a pretty good deal for 800 MSP ($10 or your regional equivalent). The game can get a little repetitive, but the charming hand-drawn art and animation will draw you into the world and keep things fresh through the game's 3 worlds. The game also has nice music, although you would be forgiven for not hearing it through the constant PEW-PEW-PEW of all the guns on-screen. The bosses are very creative and old-school, in that they usually have multiple stages and weakpoints that must be attacked in order to take them down. There are also some UFO stages, but I found them forgettable. It was a good attempt to break up all the on-foot action, but the controls just seem so screwed up for me that I could barely make it through them. Fortunately, there are only a couple of these, and they're over faster than a standard level. The minigames will keep you occupied for probably a half hour at most due to their simplicity. The best part of this package is the main game, and the minigames are just icing on the cake.… Full Review »
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