Herd is Coming
- June 10, 2019
- Proximity Games
"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 simple premise that can be enjoyable for fans of zombie survival games.
- Background visuals and sound are commendable, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The game is extremely slow-paced, making it tedious and repetitive.
- Animations are clunky and lack fluidity, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are significant issues with controls and menu navigation, leading to frustration.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is straightforward, featuring a simple narrative complemented by side quests that encourage grinding and exploration. Players can engage with various survivors who provide additional quests, unlocking new sections of the main story as they level up and earn rewards. Overall, while the main plot is basic, the inclusion of side quests adds some depth and variety to the experience.
“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.”
“The story is very simple, with side quests here and there to spice up the main narrative.”
“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.”
“As you level up by killing zombies and completing quests, you get stat points to spend and skill points for special bonuses.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find the process tedious and slow, particularly when enhancing weapons, 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.”
“Tedious.”
“I also eat less food now, which means grinding fewer lower-level mobs for parts to cook.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily involves repetitive combat, specifically hitting zombies with a bat, which some players find monotonous. However, the crafting system adds a positive element to the experience, enhancing the overall gameplay despite its simplicity. Players report spending a significant portion of their playtime engaged in this core mechanic.
“Out of my total 9 hours it took 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:”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered passable, with many assets likely sourced from Unity, while the background visuals and sound receive positive remarks. Overall, the visual presentation is decent but not particularly standout.
“The background visuals and sound are pretty good.”
“The graphics are passable, mostly using assets from Unity, I would imagine.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting a notable imbalance between price and performance. Many feel that the game's performance does not justify its cost, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
“The optimization of the game offers an excellent price-to-performance ratio, making it accessible for a wide range of players.”
“I was impressed by how well the game optimizes resources, ensuring smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, allowing for a seamless experience without sacrificing visual quality.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, as there are no new game plus options or alternative endings; once players complete the main objective of boarding the train, 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.”
“There's no New Game+ or anything like that - once you board the train, you win the game, so there's no replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting it as a standout feature.
“Atmosphere was great :)”
“Atmosphere was great :)”