Incoming Evil
- October 5, 2019
- Codeless Man Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has decent graphics and runs well on medium-end PCs.
- It offers some fun jump scares and can be enjoyable when played with friends or alone.
- For the low price, it can provide a short, spooky experience, especially if purchased on sale.
- The game is heavily criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper credit to asset creators.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor controls, lack of customization options, and a confusing story with many typos.
- The game is very short and has bugs that can hinder progress, making it feel incomplete and frustrating.
- story26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and lacking depth, relying heavily on vague notes that fail to engage players or provide a coherent narrative. Many reviewers noted issues with typos and grammar, which detracted from the overall experience, while some appreciated the atmospheric elements and puzzle-solving aspects. Overall, the story feels more like an afterthought, making it difficult for players to stay invested.
“Overall, I recommend this game if you're bored of running from monsters and just want an easy-paced horror story game.”
“Game that actually surprised me, Outlast-type storytelling (tons of notes) which worked for the game quite well and the atmosphere was solid throughout the full game.”
“The story is almost nonexistent to the point that I had actually forgotten there was a point to the game.”
“After that, the story relies on notes, but the notes are very vague and don't really explain all that much; however, I still did get the gist of it.”
“In this case, it wasn't a rich story that could wake my interest to find clues about what happened. I was just sent there to investigate, and I didn't pay attention because it was too boring.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with players noting that they look good, especially when played on ultra settings. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the rain effects, which are described as distracting and poorly rendered, impacting visibility. Additionally, the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks has been a point of frustration for some users.
“Runs well, has nice graphics, played at ultra.”
“Graphics in this game are good but not enough; the rain seems unlikely bad because it took away every sign of sight, buggy render seeing in the dungeon.”
“Graphics are nice, other than the rain effects outside with the flashlight on.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics were okay, but the rain effects were weird to look at.”
“Some bugs and visuals.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring nice graphics and sound, along with a few jump scares that enhance the experience. Players noted some inconsistencies in gameplay elements, such as the availability of health items and the need for guides, but overall found the game enjoyable and worth the price, with achievements tied to gameplay progression. The game can be completed in just over an hour, making it a relatively short experience.
“The graphics are nice, especially the rain effects outside with the flashlight on. The sound is pretty good, and the gameplay is engaging with a few jump scares.”
“I bought this on sale, but it's still worth the money at the cheap full price. It took me just over an hour to complete, and I did need to look at a guide twice.”
“Achievements are gameplay related, so you can't miss them!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with the absence of distracting background music being a notable positive aspect. However, concerns about plagiarism in the music industry highlight the importance of originality in game soundtracks.
“The sounds were okay, but a major plus was that there was no annoying or distracting music in the background.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches and rendering issues, particularly in dungeons, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion. Players have reported that these technical problems, along with overly simplistic puzzles, detract from the overall experience, sometimes forcing them to restart sections of the game.
“But there are some issues, puzzles are just easy to the point where it's just a joke and glitches, which can just ruin your immersion and leave you wandering around the house for a solid 10 minutes or, in my case, just force you to start all over again, which doesn't help the immersion much either.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the game assets. This has led to concerns about the ethical practices of the developers.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without constant prompts to spend more money.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its effectiveness, drawing comparisons to "Outlast" with its immersive storytelling and extensive use of notes that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere remains strong throughout the entire game, contributing significantly to its impact.
“The game actually surprised me with its Outlast-type storytelling, featuring tons of notes that worked well for the game. The atmosphere was solid throughout the entire experience.”
“The game actually surprised me with its Outlast-type storytelling, featuring tons of notes that worked well for the game. The atmosphere was solid throughout the entire experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its unintentional comedic elements, particularly the poorly executed scares and writing, which many players find amusing.
“But it's just... guys, those 'scares' and the poor writing are so funny.”
