They came from another planet

About

A twin stick, fixed shooter, bonus hell, pixel art, shoot 'em up. Aliens have invaded and you, a blue housecat with a stretchy head, are, of course, our last hope. Fight the aliens on earth, under the ocean and in space in this risk/reward based fixed shooter inspired by old arcade shoot 'em ups.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

They came from another planet screenshot

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a charming soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a unique blend of classic arcade gameplay elements, making it a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
The game is forgiving with seemingly unlimited lives and auto-saves after boss encounters, allowing for a more relaxed playthrough.

The control scheme is convoluted and requires double button pressing, making it difficult to master.
The game lacks online leaderboards and achievements, diminishing the incentive to engage with the risk/reward mechanics.
Power-ups are scarce, leading to a tedious experience as players rely heavily on the basic shot.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Gameplay is criticized for its lack of meaningful risk/reward mechanics, as the absence of online leaderboards or achievements diminishes the incentive to pursue high scores. Additionally, players find the scarcity of power-ups frustrating, leading to a tedious experience with the basic shooting mechanics. While the audio elements are appreciated, they often go unnoticed during active play.
- “The gameplay offers a unique blend of mechanics that keeps players engaged and challenged throughout their experience.”
- “The power-ups, while limited, add an interesting layer to the gameplay, encouraging players to strategize their use effectively.”
- “The atmosphere of the gameplay is enhanced by subtle audio cues that, when noticed, contribute positively to the overall experience.”
- “Another concept that could have been better is the risk/reward bonus-grabbing mechanic: as an arcade-style title it makes sense but, since there's no online leaderboards or achievements, there's no point in reaching a high score and thus risking losing power-ups and lives just to grab a few more stars. Also, does leveling up even do anything?”
- “Speaking of power-ups, it's also strangely stingy with them: in 3 hours of gameplay, I found missiles once and lasers 2 or 3 times, just to make everything even more tedious with the basic shot.”
- “Well, if you stop and listen, you will find them quite nice and suitable to the atmosphere of the gameplay... but you will never notice them during the gameplay.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is straightforward, focusing on the player's journey of self-discovery and masochism, while featuring charming cat characters. Despite its simplicity, the narrative provides a cohesive backdrop for the gameplay.
- “But the rest of the story is only about you and discovering how masochistic you are!”
- “You control each side of the wide cat here to navigate the missions, make it to the end, and shoot up the boss.”
- “But the rest of the story is only about you and discovering how masochistic you are deep inside!”
- “The story is simple, but at least it has a story and cute cat characters.”
- “The story is simple, but at least it has a story and cute cat characters.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's graphics are praised for being charming and modern, contributing to its overall appeal alongside a delightful soundtrack and clever concepts. Players appreciate the visual style, which enhances the fast-paced gameplay and smooth transitions between locations.
- “This game could be a really nice cute-em-up with sweet graphics, a sweet soundtrack, a nice concept, and some clever ideas.”
- “Fast-paced game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The visual style feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music is praised for its sweet soundtrack, which complements the cute graphics and overall concept, enhancing the overall experience with clever ideas.
- “This game could be a really nice cute-em-up with sweet graphics, a delightful soundtrack, a nice concept, and some clever ideas.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, noting a scarcity of power-ups such as missiles and lasers, which diminishes the overall enjoyment and makes progression feel slow and frustrating.
- “In 3 hours of gameplay, I found missiles once and lasers 2 or 3 times, making everything even more tedious with the basic shot.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling, leaving me frustrated rather than rewarded.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards were minimal and not worth the effort.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is generally well-crafted, with subtle audio elements that enhance the gameplay experience; however, they often go unnoticed during active play.
- “If you stop and listen, you'll find the sounds quite nice and suitable to the atmosphere of the gameplay, even if you might not notice them during the action.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The game's environment is beautifully crafted, creating a hauntingly captivating atmosphere that lingers long after you put the controller down.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that while it may not be overtly comedic, there are plenty of amusing details scattered throughout that enhance the overall experience.
- “Yet you will find lots of funny things in the details.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the dialogue and scenarios.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions.”