Incursion: The Thing

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Incursion: The Thing is a single player strategy game. It was developed by booblyc and was released on November 10, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

With over 50,000,000 plays over the previous parts, the Incursion series has enthralled and challenged many players over the years. Now you can save your world from darkness in new Incursion: The Thing. Bigger! Faster! Stronger!

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Single-Player

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics that differentiate it from other tower defense games, making it an interesting experience.
There are a lot of levels to play, providing ample content and variety for players.
The graphics are improved and visually appealing, contributing to an overall enjoyable gaming experience.

The difficulty spikes are inconsistent, often requiring excessive grinding to progress, which can be frustrating.
Controls are not optimized for PC, leading to usability issues that hinder gameplay, such as difficulty in selecting units and spells.
Progression can be slow due to lesser rewards from wins, forcing players to grind previous levels for resources.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally praised, with users highlighting their quality and appeal. Many reviewers note that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience, contributing to the game's fun and engaging mechanics.
- “Nice mechanics, enough spells, and beautiful graphics.”
- “It has a good learning curve, lots of upgrades, great graphics, and is fun to play.”
- “The graphics are impressive.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics that differentiate it from other tower defense games, complemented by a variety of spells and appealing graphics. Overall, players find it engaging and enjoyable.
- “I like it; it has slightly different mechanics compared to other tower defense games, and I think it makes it unique.”
- “Nice mechanics, enough spells, and nice graphics.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players criticize the game for excessive grinding, particularly noting that its mobile origins contribute to a pay-to-win model that amplifies the grind on PC.
- “This game feels like a pay-to-win mobile game ported to PC, resulting in an overwhelming amount of grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game is excessive and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be tedious and unbalanced, making progress feel frustratingly slow.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express disappointment with the monetization strategy, wishing for initial in-game currency as a bonus for purchasing the game, and are concerned about potential microtransactions in the mobile version.
- “It would be nice if they at least gave you some starting gold since I bought the game, and the phone version probably had microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, especially for a game that I paid for upfront.”
- “I can't believe how many features are locked behind paywalls; it ruins the experience.”