Alien Swarm is an action-packed top-down shooter video game from Valve Software. The game is set in a futuristic environment where the player takes on the role of a team of up to four marines, each with different specialties, tasked with fighting off an alien infestation. The game's intense combat is set in a variety of locations, such as derelict space ships, underground facilities, and alien hives. The game features a variety of weapons and gadgets, such as flamethrowers, grenade launchers, and sentry guns, all of which can be used to hold off the alien onslaught. Additionally, the game has a cooperative mode which allows players to join forces and battle against the aliens as a team. Alien Swarm also offers an extensive modding community, allowing players to create custom scenarios, levels, and weapons for the game.
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