They Are Coming!

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They Are Coming! is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Wild Pepper Games and was released on May 20, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

They Are Coming! is a zombie action game. Control, upgrade and grow your zombie horde. Defeat all humans through past, present, and future and make the zombie apocalypse happen!

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique experience of controlling a horde of zombies, which can be fun and satisfying.
The gameplay is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual players.
The soundtrack and creative storyline set in an alternate-history World War II provide an engaging atmosphere.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users.
Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, lacking depth and variety in missions.
The AI of human characters is poor, leading to a lack of immersion and challenge.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is described as simple and somewhat repetitive, lacking the expected horror elements, which diminishes its overall satisfaction. While some mechanics are innovative, they often feel superficial, and the presentation does not enhance the experience. Conversely, one reviewer praises the unique concept of playing as a zombie to infect humans, highlighting the beautiful graphics and enjoyable gameplay.
- “Really a gem... a zombie game with very different mechanics, where you are the zombie and have to infect other humans to increase your horde... sensational!”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is very good!”
- “The gameplay: simple, but is it satisfying?”
- “The biggest thing right off the bat is the lack of terror/horror present in the gameplay.”
- “New introductions of mechanics can't save it either: the game just gets super repetitive in the wrong ways.”
- “Presentation doesn't emphasize the gameplay.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story revolves around a lone zombie on a mission to build an unstoppable horde, set against a creative backdrop of zombies during World War. While the storyline is considered decent with immersive music and well-illustrated cutscenes, players note that missions can become repetitive quickly. Additionally, the game features a zombie storm mode that unlocks after completing the story mode.
- “This game is actually a fun zombie game where you are the zombie horde; the storyline is actually quite decent.”
- “The plot of zombies in the world war is creative, with different settings, immersive music, and greatly illustrated cutscenes.”
- “Aside from the story mode, there is also a zombie storm mode.”
- “Missions start feeling repetitive very quickly.”
- “The story mode is decent, but it feels like a chore to get through.”
- “While the plot of zombies in the world war is creative, it lacks depth and engagement.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game features a Challenge mode that enhances replayability, providing players with additional content beyond the brief campaign experience.
- “The challenge mode offers replayability beyond the short campaign.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “The random events and character interactions keep the game fresh every time you play.”
- “Challenge mode offers replayability beyond the short campaign.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are praised for their beauty and contribute positively to the gameplay experience; however, some users report janky visuals and performance issues that detract from overall immersion.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is very good!”
- “Janky visuals and performance issues don't help the overall immersion.”
- “I checked the game specs and minimum RAM, but with better graphics, it should run quickly enough, right?”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for janky visuals and performance issues, which detract from the overall immersion experience.
- “Janky visuals and performance issues don't help the overall immersion.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “Poor optimization results in long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is praised for its ability to complement the fast-paced action, enhancing the immersive experience of the World War zombie plot through creative settings and well-illustrated cutscenes. Overall, while some users find the music satisfactory, others highlight its strong alignment with the game's intensity.
- “The soundtrack matched perfectly with the breakneck pace of the game.”
- “The plot of zombies in World War II is creative, with different settings, immersive music, and beautifully illustrated cutscenes.”