Alien Hominid Invasion

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Developer: The Behemoth
Release Date: Nov. 1, 2023

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'Alien Hominid Invasion' Gets Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC Release Date, Coincides With Alien Hominid HD Launch - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2023 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT

In Alien Hominid Invasion, players can look forward to endless customization options, fluid character movement, chaotic mutation abilities, and a non-linear gameplay experience, all while continuing the story of Alien Hominid HD.

Grab hold of something, and don’t get abducted — Game 5 is coming.

Alien Hominid Invasion is a co-op run ‘n’ gun packed with chaos, mayhem, and a whole lot of explosions. Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.

In Alien Hominid Invasion, players can look forward to endless customization options, fluid character movement, chaotic mutation abilities, and a non-linear gameplay experience, all while continuing the story of Alien Hominid HD. Online and local co-op will allow for up to four players to join in on the fun, with the added capability for each player to choose their own difficulty and play across skill gaps. It’s time to grab your trusted blaster, ready your alien allies, and prepare for the invasion of a lifetime!

The Behemoth is excited to announce that Alien Hominid Invasion will be released on Wednesday, November 1, for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam!

The news arrives in conjunction with the above trailer jam-packed with all the chaotic run ‘n’ gun excitement players can expect come November.

Adding to the mayhem, a newly improved Alien Hominid HD is co-launching to the same platforms, where both games will also be available at a discount in a special bundle! The pricing in USD is as follows:

Initially brought to life as a flash game on Newgrounds 21 years ago, Alien Hominid’s charming hand-drawn animations and exciting side-scroller level design inspired the formation of The Behemoth. The team went on to further develop Alien Hominid for console, followed by Castle Crashers, BattleBlock Theater, and Pit People. Two decades later, Alien Hominid HD will return alongside the launch of Alien Hominid Invasion, preserving Behemoth history while expanding upon it in new ways!

Key Features:

  • Up to 4-player Local and Online Co-op
  • Help MOTHERSHIP invade the Earth, facing down all new enemies and bosses
  • Difficulty level is set per-player - one player can be on Friendly and one player on Insane, no problem!
  • Master Alien acrobatics at your own pace - flipping, diving, grenade jumping, head riding, down-shooting, dodging and tossing enemies
  • Unlock and equip tons of unique weapons, boosts and cosmetics
  • Level up and mutate your Alien to utilize even more new mechanics like super speed, healing and flight!
  • Determine your own gameplay path with a non-linear level experience
  • Invade randomly-assembled neighborhoods from hundreds of hand-crafted city blocks

Alien Hominid Invasion is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on November 1, 2023.


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