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Incoming Forces

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54%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics, music
52% User Score Based on 159 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Incoming Forces is a single player arcade shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by Rage Software and was released on March 6, 2014. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Incoming Forces" is a sci-fi arcade-style shoot 'em up game. Players must defend against waves of alien enemies and bosses in frenetic action. With a variety of ships, weapons, and upgrades, players can customize their loadouts to fit their playstyle. The game also features a cooperative multiplayer mode for even more explosive action.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews
story5 positive mentions
graphics8 negative mentions
  • Incoming offers a nostalgic experience with varied gameplay mechanics, allowing players to control different vehicles and engage in chaotic battles against alien forces.
  • The original Incoming retains a retro charm with its explosive visuals and engaging arcade-style action, making it a fun throwback for fans of classic shooters.
  • Incoming Forces provides a fresh perspective by allowing players to experience the conflict from the alien side, adding depth to the gameplay and mission structure.
  • Both games suffer from significant compatibility issues on modern systems, often requiring extensive troubleshooting to run properly, which can frustrate players.
  • Incoming Forces is criticized for its lack of engaging gameplay and repetitive mission design, making it feel outdated compared to modern standards.
  • The overall presentation, including graphics and controls, feels clunky and dated, which may deter new players unfamiliar with the era's gaming conventions.
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the titles are largely viewed as dated, reflecting the technology of their original release periods, with many users noting clunky visuals and various graphical issues such as glitches and poor resolution settings. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and colorful designs, others find the graphics too simplistic compared to modern standards, leading to mixed feelings about their overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, the visuals were once considered impressive for their time, and the gameplay remains enjoyable for those seeking a retro experience.

    • “The visuals look stunning for its year of release.”
    • “I had fond memories about this game; how graphically impressive it was for the late 90's.”
    • “Now as gamers get spoiled with the new games including graphics and all the game has a lot of downfall, but for its time, it was simply amazing.”
    • “There are no sweeping graphical overhauls, rebalanced campaigns, or reimagined interfaces—just preserved versions of two distinct shooters made available to a modern audience.”
    • “The graphics are old, the music is not good, the story is really... not much, and the controls are clunky and hard to move and aim (the aim is too floaty, also).”
    • “Graphically it looks worse now than it used to, not necessarily because of aging (though that too) but because I can't use my native resolution and I could swear it used OpenGL or nGlide or something to smooth things out while now it looks more like it's software renderer.”
  • story
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop for its kinetic gameplay, featuring a simplistic "aliens invade Earth" premise that lacks depth and thematic exploration. While the campaign missions offer a more structured experience, they can feel repetitive, and the narrative is often described as cheesy and reminiscent of B-movie plots. Overall, the story is not the game's strong suit, but it provides a nostalgic charm for fans of classic shooters.

    • “Campaign missions are more structured, pacing is steadier, and the world feels less like a tech demo and more like a cohesive story.”
    • “Overall a fun shooter with a big range of vehicles and a nice (although cheesy) story.”
    • “The original’s story barely exists beyond premise and setting, and even Incoming Forces, which attempts more narrative structure, delivers plot mostly as connective tissue rather than thematic exploration.”
    • “Incoming’s mission pacing can feel repetitive in long stretches, and its foundational concept—rotation between turret and vehicle segments—may strike modern players as shallow.”
    • “The story is not complex but somewhat cute and quite enjoyable.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by its unpredictability and engaging mechanics, offering a sense of participation in large-scale conflicts, though it can feel janky and rough initially. While some players appreciate the nostalgic and bite-sized fun, others criticize it for being simplistic, repetitive, and plagued by technical issues like crashes and low frame rates. Overall, the experience varies widely, with some finding it enjoyable and others deeming it lackluster.

    • “This format keeps gameplay unpredictable and reinforces the sensation of participating in a large-scale, multi-front war rather than an isolated skirmish.”
    • “Really good bite-sized gameplay that doesn't leave you with one vehicle long enough to get bored or frustrated.”
    • “Gameplay is very fun and easy to get into.”
    • “Guys, you need to use 'dgvoodoo' and cap the game to 30fps (with RSS for example); otherwise, it will run terribly (low resolution, gameplay broken due to high speed).”
    • “It will crash randomly during your gameplay.”
    • “Outside of that, the controls are rough and so is the overall gameplay.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic, catchy techno vibe reminiscent of the 90s, while others find it lacking in quality. Many players appreciate the atmospheric and engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience, though a few critics feel it does not compensate for other gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature for fans of the genre.

    • “The soundtrack in particular is probably one of the most underrated, amazing soundtracks to a game from the 90s you'll ever hear.”
    • “The original Incoming has awesome atmosphere, tense music, and fun and straightforward action where you fight off waves.”
    • “Once you hit that menu screen, and for the rest of the game, you're treated to a soundtrack that sounds straight out of the 'Galaxy Quest' movie.”
    • “The graphics are old, the music is not good, the story is really... not much, and the controls are clunky and hard to move and aim (the aim is too floaty, also).”
    • “If you are into that 'futuristic' techno vibe, look no further than the original Incoming's soundtrack.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, graphic glitches, and clipping issues that hinder gameplay. Many players find it unplayable on modern PCs without extensive troubleshooting, leading to an overall impression of a poorly executed port.

    • “You can play a shaky, buggy port of a twenty-year-old console game that wasn't all that great to begin with.”
    • “Game will not run correctly on a modern PC without some serious troubleshooting.”
    • “It's extremely buggy, really boring, and it looks like somebody just spent 2 hours in Unity to throw some slop together.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly on Windows 10, requiring additional tweaks and guides for smoother performance. While some newer titles like "Incoming Forces" are noted to be better optimized, they still fall short of being standout games. Additionally, issues such as non-functional fullscreen and resolution settings further highlight the outdated optimization of these older games.

    • “Just check the forum and guides for getting it to run smoothly on Windows 10.”
    • “On the other hand, Incoming Forces is a much more optimized piece of software, but is not really a 'great' game per se.”
    • “With our PCs always upgrading with maximum stats, combined with how old these games are, it should come as no surprise that the games are heavily outdated and poorly optimized.”
    • “Fullscreen doesn't work and you can't change resolution, but it's totally worth it (whatever, who plays a '98 game for graphic performance?).”
    • “On the other hand, Incoming Forces is a much more optimized piece of software, but it is not really a 'great' game per se.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by the absurdity of inept military equipment triumphing over advanced aliens, relying on sheer determination and comedic elements like lasers to create a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “Hilariously incapable military equipment somehow beats back well-equipped aliens through sheer will (and lasers).”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
    • “The humor is so cleverly woven into the gameplay that even the most serious moments are lightened with a perfect punchline.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its separate mission replay feature and a high score system, encouraging players to revisit levels for improved performance.

    • “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies, each run feels fresh and exciting.”
    • “Missions are replayable separately and have a high score system.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the side content feels uninspired.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a blend of intense music and straightforward action, creating a tense and engaging experience, despite some critiques of the audio's subtlety. The arcade-style framing enhances the overall ambiance, making it enjoyable as players fend off waves of enemies.

    • “The original game has an awesome atmosphere, tense music, and fun, straightforward action where you fight off waves.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's ability to present conflict from varied emotional and moral perspectives, enhancing its overall identity and depth.

    • “That inversion alone gives the game a more developed sense of identity, allowing players to see the conflict from a different emotional and moral standpoint.”
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Incoming Forces is a arcade shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes.

Incoming Forces is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Incoming Forces.

Incoming Forces was released on March 6, 2014.

Incoming Forces was developed by Rage Software.

Incoming Forces has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Incoming Forces is a single player game.

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