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As alien Crypto-137, invade 1950s America, harvest human DNA, infiltrate towns, and wreck cities with psychic powers and a UFO.
Released 28 Jul 2020
Harvest Human DNA
Disguise as Humans
Hurl Objects Telekinetically
The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.
Developed by Black Forest Games, Pandemic Studios · Published by THQ Nordic









You play as Crypto-137, an alien sent to 1950s America to collect human DNA and help bring down the US government. The story presents the invasion through a comic, satirical take on Cold War-era America.
On foot, use alien weapons and psychic abilities to attack people, scan their minds, and throw objects with telekinesis. You can also disguise yourself as a human to get past people unnoticed; missions mix infiltration with open combat and destruction.
Travel between explorable locations to complete missions, then take control of your flying saucer to attack vehicles and buildings. Earn DNA through play to upgrade Crypto and the saucer, and revisit locations for challenges and optional objectives.
In the supplied reviews, players often enjoy the game’s absurd humor and satire, along with the freedom to cause mayhem using psychic powers, alien weapons, and the flying saucer. Some also appreciate the remake’s nostalgic appeal and accessible, compact campaign. Others find the required stealth sections and repeated mission patterns interrupt the destructive fun.


| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 40 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
| Multiplayer | The provided store information identifies the game as single-player and does not list any multiplayer feature. A Steam tag includes Multiplayer, but no supported multiplayer mode, player count, or functionality is described. A user review asks for 4-player co-op as a hypothetical addition, which indicates it is not presented as an existing feature. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No information provided about mods or any multiplayer mod support. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |