Alien Hominid
The playable yellow alien. After being shot down over Earth, it fights through government forces while searching for a way to escape.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move and aim Directional use varies with the alien’s facing and the current action. |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Shoot |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Alien Hominid play?
The game uses a side-view perspective. The alien moves through linear stages, defeats agents and creatures, avoids hazards, and reaches the end of each area. Enemies attack from both sides, so movement, aiming, jumping, and rapid shooting are all important.
Progression is stage-based rather than experience-based. The player advances through a sequence of missions, faces tougher enemy patterns, and uses the alien’s bite and other close-range attacks when enemies get too close. The GBA version is designed for one player.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Alien Hominid?
Keep moving instead of standing in open areas, because enemies can approach from either side. Use jumps to cross hazards and reposition, then fire while maintaining distance.
Save close-range attacks for enemies that enter melee range. Learn the timing of each stage’s enemy waves, and avoid rushing into new screens before checking for hazards or incoming fire.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
FBI agents
Recurring human enemies who pursue and attack the alien with firearms and other equipment.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the alien’s mobility to control distance from groups of enemies.
- 2
Check above and below the main path for hazards before advancing.
- 3
Short, deliberate bursts of movement are safer than holding one direction continuously.
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