They Are Coming
- October 30, 2023
- OnHit Developments
- 100h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with satisfying gun mechanics and a variety of weapons.
- Great value for the price, providing hours of fun and nostalgia reminiscent of classic flash games.
- Active developer involvement and community support, with potential for future updates and improvements.
- Lacks features like multiplayer, achievements, and a proper progression system, making it feel repetitive over time.
- Technical issues on certain platforms, such as glitches and inability to sync saves between devices.
- Limited customization options and a UI that feels more suited for mobile than PC.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its satisfying mechanics, impactful weapons, and engaging challenges that increase gradually. Players enjoy the variety of weapons and the overall fun experience, although some note that the menu system and upgrade mechanics could use improvement. Overall, the gameplay is described as addictive and enjoyable, even on lower-end systems.
“Progression is really good, gameplay is satisfying and weapons feel impactful.”
“The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is super fun and engaging.”
“It's fun, the challenge increases gradually and logically, the weapons and armors are varied and effective, and the gameplay is smooth even on a lower-end laptop like mine.”
“The menu system and upgrade mechanic obviously needs some organization and polish, but I'm really interested to see it continue to develop.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their amazing quality and cool art style, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, the game is also noted for its low graphic requirements, making it accessible on any PC or laptop.
“The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is super fun and engaging.”
“Cool art style.”
“It's a low-graphic game, which means you can run it on any PC or laptop.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
“I was disappointed by the graphics; they look like something from a decade ago.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues on the Steam Deck, including glitches that prevent weapon cycling and firing, rendering the game unplayable.
“Glitches on Steam Deck mean I can't cycle through weapons or suddenly can't fire my weapon; it's unplayable.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress without losing progress.”
“I experience constant lag and frame drops, which severely affects gameplay and enjoyment.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the game's optimization, comparing its performance unfavorably to that of mobile games, indicating significant issues that hinder gameplay experience.
“The optimization is terrible; it feels like I'm playing a mobile game with awful performance.”
“The game runs poorly on all settings, making it frustrating to play.”
“I expected better optimization; the lag and stuttering ruin the experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight strong replayability in the paid version, noting that players can return with accumulated gold, which enhances their ability to progress further in the game.
“The replay value is very clearly present in this paid version, as you return with more gold to make your battles easier in later days.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and strategies, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs feel the same, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“The replay value is very clearly there in this paid version, as you come back with more and more gold to make your fights in later days easier.”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again; the lack of new content made it feel repetitive.”
“While the game has a solid foundation, the limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes replaying it feel more like a chore than a choice.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players enjoy the mobile version of the game but express frustration with the frequent ads, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I played the mobile version for a while; it was super fun, but I couldn't stand the ads.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks a story, leaving players without any narrative context or engagement.
“There's not even a story currently.”
“The plot is confusing and lacks coherence.”
“Character development is shallow and unengaging.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly highlighting the comedic aspects of certain tools, like the "mobia." However, there is a desire for more updates and variety in weapons to enhance the overall experience.
“The game has a great sense of humor, especially with the quirky tools like the mobia that add a fun twist to the gameplay.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay; it keeps things light and entertaining while I strategize.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios make every play session enjoyable and full of laughs.”
