Alien Swarm is a 3D, Sci-Fi MMO shooter with a top-down view. Up to four players work together to complete objectives while shooting AI controlled, insect-like aliens. The game supports forty weapons and items, has multiple character and class options, and allows creative players to create their own content!
Pros: +8 characters, 4 classes. +Achievements to earn. +Offline practice mode. +Supports custom add-ons & maps.
Cons: -Only one campaign, very few maps. -Limited character customization. -No competitive game modes.
Alien Swarm was developed by the same team behind a similarly titled Unreal Tournament 2004 mod. The game is a top-down shoot em’ up with the camera angle set at 60 degrees. Alien Swarm is a purely cooperative game where a team of four players must clear stages by completing various objectives. Players do gain levels, unlock achievements, new equipment, and other features as they progress. Unlike most free to play games, Alien Swarm is freeware which means there’s no cash shop or item mall to worry about. Alien Swarm stays true to its mod heritage and allows players free access to its source code. This means creative fans will be able to create additional content to supplement the official maps. There are currently four classes and eight playable characters to choose from at the start of each mission.
Classes:
Officer - Provides a passive damage and resistance buff to nearby allies. Officers have access to a powerful shotgun called the ‘Vindicator’.
Special Weapons - Heavy damage dealers. Can access the ‘autogun’ class of weapons, which includes the swarm-busting minigun and more precise autogun.
Medic - Capable of using healing beacons that temporarily restore the health of nearby allies. Gains access to the healing gun in later levels.
Tech - The only class that can unlock special door panels via hacking. Techs carry a motion sensor and are armed with an auto aiming assault rifle. Several missions require a tech to be present.
Alien Swarm Online System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
HDD: 2.5 GB Free
Graphics Card: GeForce 6600 / ATI X800
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows Vista / 7
CPU: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz or better
RAM: 2 GB or more
HDD: 3 GB Free or more
Graphics Card: NVidia 7600 / ATI X1600 or better
