Herd is Coming
- June 10, 2019
- Proximity Games
Get on Steam"Herd is Coming" is a VR game where players must protect their herd of dinosaurs from approaching meteors using a variety of tools and abilities. Players must carefully plan their strategies and time their actions to save as many dinosaurs as possible while avoiding getting hit by the meteors themselves. With escalating difficulty and a variety of challenges, "Herd is Coming" offers a unique and engaging VR experience.
Reviews
- The crafting system is well-designed and adds depth to the gameplay.
- The game has a decent atmosphere with good background visuals and sound.
- It offers a simple yet engaging premise of survival and zombie combat.
- The gameplay is extremely slow and tedious, making it feel repetitive and boring.
- Animations and character movements are clunky, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There are issues with the game's interface and controls, including problems with menu visibility and inventory management.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is straightforward, featuring a simple main narrative supplemented by side quests that encourage grinding and exploration. Players can engage with various survivors who provide additional quests, enhancing the experience and allowing for character progression through leveling up and skill points. Overall, while the story may lack depth, the inclusion of side quests adds some variety and engagement.
“Each one unlocks another section of the main story.”
“It's got a story and relationships!”
“The quests were fun and each survivor gives new quests as you level up so you can fight close to your own level if you choose.”
“People will join you as you progress and give side quests like finding 14 parts, which encourages you to grind a location for a while.”
“The story is very simple, with side quests here and there to spice up the main narrative.”
“As you level up by killing zombies and completing quests, you get stat points to spend and skill points for special bonuses.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; some players find it tedious and slow, particularly when enhancing items, while others enjoy the grind as a fun aspect of leveling up stats and progressing in the RPG. Overall, the grinding experience can vary significantly depending on individual player preferences.
“An extremely slow and tedious process of saving and reloading when trying to enhance a machete up to +35.”
“Grinding.”
“I also eat less food now, which means grinding fewer lower-level mobs for parts to cook.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily involves repetitive combat mechanics, such as hitting zombies with a bat, but is complemented by a solid crafting system. Players report that a significant portion of their playtime is dedicated to actual gameplay, though some find it lacking in variety. Overall, the gameplay experience is rated moderately.
“Out of my total 9 hours to finish, about 6-7 hours was pure gameplay.”
“The gameplay is literally hitting zombies with a bat over and over, but the crafting system is pretty good.”
“Out of my total 9 hours it took to finish, about 6-7 hours was pure gameplay; the rest consists of the following.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered passable, with some users noting that the background visuals and sound are decent, while others suggest that many assets appear to be standard Unity assets.
“The background visuals and sound are impressive.”
“The graphics are quite good, showcasing a lot of detail and creativity.”
“The graphics are passable; they're mostly assets from Unity, I would imagine.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated compared to other games released this year.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unpolished.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization offers a good balance between price and performance, providing players with satisfactory gameplay experiences without requiring high-end hardware. Overall, users feel that the game delivers solid performance relative to its cost.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, providing excellent price-to-performance value.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs on lower-end hardware, showcasing great optimization.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the gameplay experience, making it smooth and enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, as there are no new game modes or features like New Game Plus; once players complete the journey, there is little incentive to play again.
“There's no New Game+ or anything like that - once you board the train, you win the game, so there's no replay value.”
“After completing the game, I found no incentive to play again; the story doesn't change, and the choices feel meaningless.”
“The lack of different endings or branching paths makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing strong positive feelings about it.
“The atmosphere was incredibly immersive, drawing me into the game's world.”
“I was captivated by the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingered throughout the game.”
“The game's atmosphere perfectly complemented the storyline, creating an unforgettable experience.”
