Alien Hunters

Gameplay Overview:

• Choose Your Role:
  • The Alien: As an Alien, your primary goal is survival and evolution. You utilize stealth mechanics, blending into shadows and darkness to evade the Hunters. The Alien often has abilities to evolve into a stronger "Stage 2" form to directly confront or defeat the Hunters.
  • The Hunter: As a Hunter, you are equipped with advanced tools, including powerful flashlights, to reveal hidden Aliens. Your gameplay focuses on tracking, coordination with teammates (in 2v2), and direct combat to eliminate the alien threat.
• Tactical Stealth Action: The game emphasizes a clever light and shadow system. Shadows aren't just visual; they are integral to strategy. Aliens use them for concealment, while Hunters use light and abilities to expose their foes.
• Diverse Characters: Players can select from a roster of unique, evolving characters, each with distinct abilities and traits. This allows for varied playstyles, whether you prefer speed, brute force, or cunning stealth.
• Game Modes: Features multiple game modes including 1v1 and 2v2 Deathmatch, and potentially battle arena variants.
• Competitive Play: Engage in leaderboards, tournaments, and special events to showcase skill and earn rewards. The game aims for fair play with a focus on competitive balance and no pay-to-win mechanics.
• Regular Updates: The developers provide consistent content updates, adding new characters, maps, and game modes to keep the experience fresh.

How to Play (Mobile):

1. Download: Search for "Alien Hunter: Stealth PvP" on the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS).
2. Choose Your Side: Upon starting a match, you'll typically select whether you want to play as the Alien or a Hunter.
3. Utilize Controls: The game uses intuitive touch controls, usually involving a virtual joystick for movement and on-screen buttons for abilities and actions.
4. Strategize: As an Alien, master your hiding spots and evolve when ready. As a Hunter, coordinate with your partner, use your flashlight effectively, and corner the Alien.
5. Upgrade: Earn in-game currency to unlock new characters or enhance existing ones, improving their stats and abilities.

2. XCOM 2: Alien Hunters DLC (PC/Console)

For fans of turn-based tactical strategy games, the Alien Hunters DLC for XCOM 2 dramatically alters the core gameplay by introducing persistent, formidable alien "Rulers." Released by Firaxis Games and 2K, this DLC adds a new layer of challenge and unique rewards.

Gameplay Overview:

• New Alien Rulers: The main attraction. These are three unique alien "bosses" – the Viper King, Archon King, and Berserker Queen – that are much tougher than regular enemies. They possess immense health, powerful attacks, and a unique ability called "Ruler Reaction," where they take an action after every action your soldiers perform during your turn. This forces players to drastically rethink their tactical approaches.
• Persistent Threat: Unlike regular enemies, Rulers, if not defeated, will retreat when they take enough damage and reappear in subsequent missions with their remaining health, making them a long-term threat you must eventually overcome.
• New Weapons and Armor: To combat the Rulers, XCOM gains access to powerful new prototype weapons (like the Bolt Caster, Shadowkeeper pistol, and Hunter's Axe) and unique armor sets crafted from Ruler corpses, which grant special abilities (e.g., the Viper Suit's grapple hook or the Icarus Armor's flight).
• Story Mission: The DLC includes an introductory story mission where Central Officer Bradford leads a squad to investigate a mysterious signal, leading to the first encounter with a Ruler.
• Integration Options: Players can choose to integrate the DLC content directly into their main campaign, allowing Rulers to appear randomly, or play a specific story mission to unlock the Rulers as separate encounters. Integrating them into the main campaign is often considered the harder, more unpredictable option.

How to Play (XCOM 2 DLC):

1. Own XCOM 2: You must have the base game XCOM 2 (available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch).
2. Purchase/Install DLC: Buy and install the "Alien Hunters" DLC (often part of larger bundles like the Reinforcement Pack or XCOM 2 Collection).
3. Start a New Campaign (Recommended): While you can add the DLC mid-campaign, starting a new game is recommended to properly experience the content and integrate the Rulers.
4. Choose Integration: When starting a new campaign, you'll be prompted on how to integrate the DLC. For a more traditional experience, you might enable the introductory mission. For a more challenging and random experience, you might integrate the Rulers directly into regular missions.
5. Prepare for a Challenge: Rulers require specific strategies. Focus fire, utilize status effects (like freeze from the Frost Bomb), and be prepared for their disruptive "Ruler Reaction." Don't be afraid to retreat if necessary, as they'll reappear later.
6. Utilize New Gear: Experiment with the powerful new weapons and armor obtained from the DLC missions or by defeating Rulers. These items are crucial for turning the tide against the extraterrestrial threats.

Both "Alien Hunter: Stealth PvP" and "XCOM 2: Alien Hunters" offer distinct and engaging ways to experience the thrill of hunting aliens, each with its own unique mechanics and challenges.