They Are Coming

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They Are Coming is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Rollic Games and was released on October 20, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

"They Are Coming" is a budget racing game with a sense of humor, but lackluster graphics, numerous bugs, and excessive advertisements detract from the experience. The goal is to defeat all enemies and cross the finish line first, but players should be prepared for a poorly optimized gameplay experience. Despite its flaws, the game's quirky charm and occasional moments of fun may appeal to some hardcore racing fans.

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32%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,604 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

monetization3.9k negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be entertaining for short bursts.
Players can enjoy the game without ads by turning off their internet connection.
The game is simple and can be a good time killer.

The game is overwhelmed with ads, making it unplayable for many users.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge after reaching higher levels.
The game is laggy and has poor controls, leading to a frustrating experience.

monetization
4,049 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report spending significantly more time watching ads than actually playing the game, with some stating that even purchasing an ad-free version does not eliminate the ads entirely. Overall, the aggressive ad strategy has led to a poor user experience, causing many to uninstall the game.
- “It's only $3 for the no ads version, so nothing to complain about.”
- “No wifi + no mobile data = no ads.”
- “No ads equal more fun.”
- “You cannot play a single level without ads.”
- “The game itself is okay, but ads are very annoying, not worth the time.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing a game.”
gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
74%
11%
The gameplay experience is overwhelmingly marred by excessive advertisements, with many users reporting a stark imbalance where ad time far exceeds actual gameplay. While some players find the mechanics and concept enjoyable, the frequent interruptions from long, unskippable ads lead to frustration and a sense of wasted time. Overall, the gameplay is often described as repetitive, buggy, and not reflective of the promotional material, resulting in a disappointing user experience.
- “The gameplay is addictive, but the number of ads is unbearable!”
- “Nice graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is fun and quick, but 30 seconds playtime, then 30 seconds forced ad, then more ads for free upgrades... no thank you.”
- “To put things in perspective, you touch around 6-7 'x' and 'no thanks', watch 20+ seconds of video ads for around 30 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fake and the real game is not like that.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from severe stability issues, with frequent freezes, glitches, and lag that render it nearly unplayable. Users report that the gameplay is often interrupted by excessive advertisements, which exacerbate the existing bugs. While the game has potential, its current state is marred by these technical problems, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is extremely buggy.”
- “The game freezes all the time with or without ads, and the delay when the characters move has a ridiculous lag.”
- “Game is buggy and reaching points of unplayable... and marred by excessive advertisements.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
35%
56%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as cheap, poor quality, and poorly optimized. Complaints include monotonic visuals, significant lag, and graphical errors that detract from gameplay. While a few users noted smooth gameplay, the consensus is that the graphics are subpar and do not match the promotional materials.
- “Nice graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “Graphics can be developed further.”
- “Visuals.”
- “Probably the worst graphics in a game I've ever seen.”
- “The worst ever game I played, graphics are less than zero, ads are everywhere, bulky and unplayable.”
- “Massive graphical errors everywhere.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
29%
63%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant lag, stuttering, and poor performance across various devices, particularly on the Pixel 7 with Android 13. Many players express frustration over the game's heavy reliance on ads, which detracts from the overall experience, and highlight that it feels unplayable due to its lack of optimization. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires substantial improvements in performance and optimization.
- “Optimization needs a lot of improvement.”
- “Needs to be optimized greatly.”
- “The game is fun but not optimized at all!!!”
- “Considering graphics and logic, it's just super not optimized (much more complex games are running without any problems).”
- “Unoptimized for mobile, borderline unplayable.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Overall, players express dissatisfaction with the game's music and sound effects, noting a lack of background music and sound cues for various actions, which detracts from the experience. Many users request the addition of more engaging music and sound effects, while some mention issues with intrusive ads playing at high volume. The general consensus is that the current audio experience is inadequate and could significantly enhance gameplay.
- “I like the game's simplicity, but more sounds and music would make the game more fun.”
- “Sounds for killing enemies, sound for running low on manpower, and changing weapons, along with some music playing in the background, enhance the experience.”
- “As a gospel musician, I think this game is fabulously interesting.”
- “No music that makes really bad when playing; please add background music while playing the game.”
- “I turned music off, but after every level, the ads turn on full volume blasted.”
- “Music doesn't play.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it genuinely funny and entertaining for short play sessions, others feel it falls flat or is overshadowed by excessive ads. Overall, the comedic elements are appreciated by some, but not universally enjoyed.
- “It's a funny game but it bothers me the amount of ads that the game has; you can even pass the level without having more power, but they make you lose just to get the ads.”
- “Funny, crazy yet interesting.”
- “Funny game and good for small waiting periods between appointments.”
- “It's really annoying and not funny at all.”
- “This is not funny.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, describing it as a "garbage game" that relies heavily on ads and offers little engagement, as players can complete levels without any interaction. The experience is characterized by a lack of challenge and enjoyment, leading to feelings of disappointment rather than emotional investment.
- “I know what I see is on my previous activities on the internet, but these heartbreaking videos give tension.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story mode is criticized for being excessively short and is overshadowed by frequent advertisements, which play before and after every mission, detracting from the overall experience. Players express frustration that the constant interruptions from ads significantly diminish their enjoyment of the game.
- “Story mode was way too short.”
- “Horrible game that shows you 2 ads after every mission.”
- “Not a bad game, but the ads ruin the entire experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that some levels are nearly impossible to complete without repeatedly failing or resorting to watching ads for in-game currency. While some don't mind grinding for upgrades, the overall experience can become tedious, leading to player disengagement over time.
- “Taken down a couple of stars for: a) bugging out occasionally and telling me I have failed the level when I still have men left alive b) having some levels that are basically impossible to complete without farming money by either watching ads or failing the level continuously.”
- “Tedious; you will dump this game after a while.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that improving level design and character aesthetics, along with reducing advertisements, could enhance the overall enjoyment of the game, indicating that character development could benefit from more thoughtful design choices.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters' backstories, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character progression leaves the gameplay feeling stagnant and unengaging.”