Alien Hominid

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:23 pm

Since I'm probably not going to be a noble hero and preorder Trizeal, I've been considering buying this. Are the metal slug comparisons at all deserved? It seems like a lot of the praise it got was because it was released for Gamecube.

beatifik · Post by **beatifik** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 1:46 pm

this game is super fun. i've never really sat down and played it one player, but when i have friends over 2 player it's a non stop fun fest.

the level design is amazing.

the character design is amazing.

boss fights are super fun.

animation is a little choppy, but whatever. it's not that bad.

highly recommended.

LoneSage · Post by **LoneSage** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:24 pm

It's a good game, just doesn't feel refined like so many other classic run n gunners.

My main beef is that there are only 3 main area, I woulda liked to see a vaeriety in level design. Though some ideas, like riding a giant yeti, is innovative.

One of those games you'll beat and will pick up again only to play minigames (and the PDA ones).

the2bears · Post by **the2bears** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 6:12 pm

This is a great game, lots of fun. Well worth the relatively bargain-level price.

Bill

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:26 pm

it is indeed a great game. only played it one-player as of yet but it was worth the price of admission. must point out that at times it feels super(duper) cheap (hard to see shots, guaranteed-death situations). to balance this, there life-earning system is really generous.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:28 pm

The PAL version is said to have lots of extra content, too

Kiel · Post by **Kiel** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:31 pm

Cool game with awesome artistic style.

But when you get shot you wont see it.

Ord · Post by **Ord** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:46 pm

Turrican wrote:The PAL version is said to have lots of extra content, too

Do you know when the PAL version will be released?

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:16 pm

27 may according to play.com

kong · Post by **kong** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:14 am

It stinks the US never got the xbox version. The extra content on the pal xbox version sounds nice.

Super Laydock · Post by **Super Laydock** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:21 am

kong wrote:It stinks the US never got the xbox version. The extra content on the pal xbox version sounds nice.

Stupid thing is that in Europe the Gamecube is left without the game.

Guess this means I'll import the US version... as it looks really cool!

Strychnine · Post by **Strychnine** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:49 am

beatifik wrote:this game is super fun. i've never really sat down and played it one player, but when i have friends over 2 player it's a non stop fun fest.

the level design is amazing.

the character design is amazing.

boss fights are super fun.

animation is a little choppy, but whatever. it's not that bad.

highly recommended.

I agree with you on all accounts except for the level design. There are some great segments (level 2, with the freeway comes to mind) but for the most part the level design is subpar and indicative of a first-time developer. Compare the levels of Metal Slug to Alien Hominid. One strikingly apparent difference is that Hominid's levels are very FLAT, direction is primarily limited to the X axis (discounting the space levels). I do think it takes away from it somewhat. But still a GREAT game.

beatifik · Post by **beatifik** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:06 am

Strychnine wrote:
beatifik wrote:this game is super fun. i've never really sat down and played it one player, but when i have friends over 2 player it's a non stop fun fest.

the level design is amazing.

the character design is amazing.

boss fights are super fun.

animation is a little choppy, but whatever. it's not that bad.

highly recommended.
I agree with you on all accounts except for the level design. There are some great segments (level 2, with the freeway comes to mind) but for the most part the level design is subpar and indicative of a first-time developer. Compare the levels of Metal Slug to Alien Hominid. One strikingly apparent difference is that Hominid's levels are very FLAT, direction is primarily limited to the X axis (discounting the space levels). I do think it takes away from it somewhat. But still a GREAT game.

yeah, i guess i was mostly thinking of level 2 when i typed that. it's still great never the less.

IlMrm · Post by **IlMrm** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:15 am

This game is fun, but unfortunately I haven't had a chance to play it in two player mode.

There is something satisfying about hiding underground, and biting heads.

As mentioned before, a lot of parts are cheap, as in it's very hard to see bullets. The bosses are very cool though.

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:11 pm

i love all the "special" moves! perfect way to vent if i get a bit agitated.

however, i must say i am angry with Bohemoth for the 3-1 boss. sorry, man but i just don't get off on killing kittens.