Death Incoming

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Death Incoming is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Lion Studios and was released on July 27, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Death Incoming!" is a puzzle game that features striking visuals and humor, but is plagued by bugs and an abundance of ads. Players are challenged to prove their wit with the game's question "Are you deadly smart?" While the game has its entertaining moments, the technical issues and intrusive ads may hinder the overall experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,983 reviews

humor292 positive mentions

monetization4k negative mentions

monetization
4,073 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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1%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, including completing levels and attempting to access rewards, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Many users suggest that the game could be enjoyable if the frequency of ads were significantly reduced or if an ad-free option was more effectively implemented.
- “It's worth paying for the no ads.”
- “This game is fun guys if you want no ads just turn off the internet and you can enjoy.”
- “No ads if you play offline.”
- “It's a boring game to start with and there were ads between every level, even though the levels took seconds to complete. What nailed the coffin for this game was it forced me to watch entire ads, and then multiple pages after the ad, without giving me the option to 'x' partway through.”
- “The game is interesting in the fact that you have to think of the way to bring about death, but what kills the gameplay entirely is the sheer number of ads!”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing the game, which isn't good enough to warrant all the ads.”
humor
295 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor in the game is predominantly dark and absurd, appealing to fans of macabre comedy with its creative and often hilarious depictions of death. While many players find the game entertaining and funny, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the experience, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is praised for its unique humor, though it may not be suitable for younger audiences due to its graphic content.
- “It's gruesome, it's so sinister, it's very me - funny yet dark.”
- “Funny puzzles, nice graphics and sound effects.”
- “The ways in which the people die are so creative and hilarious, 5 stars ”
- “I know it's supposed to be funny, but we shouldn't joke about death.”
- “Why would they make a game about death? It's not funny.”
- “Funny but not funny ”
gameplay
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
66%
16%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being simplistic, repetitive, and lacking challenge, with many users noting that it is overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads. Players report spending significantly more time watching ads than actually engaging with the game, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some find the gameplay conceptually interesting, the excessive ad interruptions detract from any potential enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is fun.”
- “Good gameplay, you need to use your imagination, but so many ads!”
- “The characters are well done and have smooth gameplay.”
- “The game lacks any real gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is boring, and the 'puzzles' could be solved by a toddler.”
- “This could have been a decent game, but it's clearly been made to generate ad revenue rather than gameplay as you spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
33%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and visuals as fun and engaging, while others criticize them as generic, low-quality, or overly graphic. Many users express frustration with the repetitive nature of the graphics and the overwhelming presence of unskippable ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable, a significant number feel they fall short of expectations and could benefit from improvement.
- “Funny puzzles, nice graphics and sound effects.”
- “I love the graphics and the fun in it but the ads.”
- “The graphics are so cool and the levels are always different.”
- “Extremely basic gameplay with bare minimum graphics, a forced, unskippable ad after every single level, and after every 3 levels there are three forced, unskippable ads broken up by spinning wheels that do nothing for gameplay.”
- “The graphics are bad, but the idea and concept is great.”
- “This game is pretty horrible there are way too many ads and the graphics are terrible.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game "Death Incoming" is largely overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of missions and the lack of a compelling narrative. While some users appreciate the game's concept and find it enjoyable as a time killer, many feel that the absence of a meaningful story mode detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's focus on ads and mission repetition leaves players wanting a more engaging storyline.
- “Fun time killer but eventually the levels will just loop; maybe add a story mode or something like a reason.”
- “Good game and use of science is what makes it better; it would be better if you have a story mode.”
- “Nice ghost story I like it.”
- “The only thing I don't like about this game is that after 70 levels, missions are repeated.”
- “Fun time killer, but eventually the levels will just loop. Maybe add a story mode or something like a reason.”
- “Great idea but poor storyline.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
95%
The stability of the game is severely compromised, with users frequently reporting issues such as freezing during the loading screen, crashes upon startup, and glitches after advertisements. Many players experience the game becoming unresponsive, requiring them to restart their devices, which detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment. Despite some positive feedback on gameplay and graphics, the overwhelming consensus highlights persistent stability problems that hinder the gaming experience.
- “There are no glitches; the graphics are also excellent.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
- “It gets to the loading screen, all the way to the filled green bar, then freezes up.”
- “Doesn't move past the load screen 9/10 times, freezes on both the load screen and when giving the hint tutorial.”
- “I downloaded the game and every single time I try to open it, it either closes the app or it freezes the screen and won't go any further.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with specific tracks, such as those in the grim reaper's house and a level featuring a snake charmer. However, there are also positive mentions of enjoyable songs, including a humorous Punjabi track in level 20, indicating that while some music choices may be problematic, others are well-received. Overall, the soundtrack appears to be a polarizing aspect of the game.
- “Oh and there are some cool songs too ”
- “Punjabi song in level 20 so funny”
- “Everything is great.... but with an exception.... I have got a problem with a level depicting a snake charmer and Indian song and a frog... kinda problematic”
- “I don't like the music in the Grim Reaper's house.”
- “This will call for the Formula One to download the Formula One game helicopter to you from a ship to download the app games to you in a video songs that are currently underway.”
- “You guys are probably white; why are you giving him a one star? It's because of the bugs in the music that nobody likes. Everybody just wants the bugs fixed.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, primarily due to the frequent interruptions from advertisements, which detract from the gameplay experience. Many reviewers suggest that reducing the ad frequency would improve the overall enjoyment, as the current setup feels more like an ad-farming scheme than a balanced game. Overall, the constant ad interruptions lead to frustration and a sense of wasted time.
- “There's more ads than game, and it became very tedious very fast having to sit through them for 5 seconds of gameplay.”
- “It is very tedious and a waste of time.”
- “Another tedious game where every 5 seconds you're forced to watch an ad.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express strong negative emotions towards the game, feeling embarrassed and frustrated by its design and perceived lack of respect for players' intelligence. One reviewer highlights the emotional impact on their child, who, despite being non-verbal and autistic, managed to progress in the game, which they found concerning. Overall, the emotional response is predominantly one of disappointment and disillusionment.
- “This game has made me feel embarrassed for them.”
- “Financially and emotionally I think it was the same way that'll make you a couple of mine.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant performance issues with the game, particularly after each click, which detracts from the overall experience. However, it runs smoothly when not connected to Wi-Fi.
- “It runs smoothly even without Wi-Fi.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
- “I love how well the game performs on lower-end devices.”
- “Every single click adds a noticeable lag, completely ruining the performance of the game.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing in slow motion after every action.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”