Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is a cooperative top-down shooter video game. It is an expanded version of the original Alien Swarm game, which was developed by Valve Corporation as a modification for the game Unreal Tournament 2004. Reactive Drop was developed by Black Cat Games and released as a standalone game on April 20, 2017.
In Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop, players assume the roles of elite soldiers known as the "Space Marines." They are tasked with fighting hordes of hostile alien creatures in various environments, such as space stations, colonies, and underground facilities. The game features a top-down perspective, which allows players to strategize and coordinate their actions to overcome the alien threat.
The gameplay is heavily focused on cooperative play, and it supports up to 8 players in online co-op mode. Players can choose from a variety of different marine classes, each with unique abilities and equipment. Cooperation and communication are key to success as players must work together to complete objectives, fend off waves of aliens, and survive.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop offers a wide array of weapons and equipment for players to utilize, including assault rifles, shotguns, flamethrowers, sentry guns, and more. As players progress through the game, they can earn experience points, unlock new weapons, and upgrade their marine's abilities.
The game also features a robust modding community, allowing players to create and share their own custom maps, campaigns, and mods. This extends the replayability and adds to the overall longevity of the game.
Overall, Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop offers an intense cooperative shooting experience with a focus on teamwork, strategic planning, and alien-slaying action.
