They Came From the Moon
- January 5, 2016
- Zonitron Productions
What if alien life is closer than we think? Not in faraway galaxies or on planets still unknown to the human race... What if it was shining into our eyes every night for the past 4.5 billion years? They call themselves the Bantarans for Bantara is the native name of the Moon. Similar to humans, and yet so much different.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is an easy achievement hunter's dream, allowing players to unlock all achievements simply by idling for 2 hours.
- Some players find the puzzles clever and appreciate the multiple solutions available for each level.
- The game is inexpensive and can provide some entertainment if played casually or while multitasking.
- The game suffers from poor design choices, including a lack of text on menu buttons, making it confusing to navigate.
- Many players report frustrating bugs, such as aliens getting stuck and inconsistent physics that hinder gameplay.
- Overall, the game is considered boring and lacking depth, with repetitive gameplay and minimal challenge.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and minimalist, with some users appreciating its puzzle elements and unique mechanics, while others criticize it for lacking depth and variety. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding it enjoyable despite its limitations, while others feel it falls short of expectations.
“Actually, I like the gameplay, which is a minimalist puzzle game.”
“Great game, has an interesting 'zup'-like mechanic.”
“Simple gameplay - doesn't leave much for the imagination.”
“There's no gameplay here, like, at all.”
“Who would have thought having the mechanics of your game work consistently was a necessity in a physics-based game?”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users describing the soundtrack as horrible and annoying. While some mention mild chillout music, the overall consensus is that the music detracts from the experience, and players express a desire for new tracks and the ability to turn the music off.
“I recommend this game for anyone looking to kill time on a computer game where you get little aliens from start to finish and avoid obstacles while listening to some cool music.”
“Achievements for idling, trading cards, not bad mild chillout music, and quit button working.”
“If any update could be made: I would highly recommend the developer to create a new item slot cycle and create at least one new soundtrack.”
“A decent Lemmings clone, subpar graphics, and a horrible soundtrack.”
“Soundtrack is also not the strong suit of this game.”
“As I mentioned, there isn't any options menu, so you can't turn the music off...”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as highly minimal and subpar, lacking the charm and detail of classic titles like Lemmings from the 1990s. Users note that the simplistic visuals contribute to a confusing gameplay experience, further detracting from the overall appeal.
“Now imagine Lemmings with more confusing puzzles, highly minimal graphics, and no pause or speed-up buttons.”
“The graphics are too simple.”
“The graphics aren't very good either.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent story, with players noting that it feigns a plot without any meaningful narrative elements. Additionally, the gameplay mechanics hinder progress, as there are no options to quickly restart levels or rectify mistakes, further detracting from any potential storytelling experience.
“There is no story, no way to restart a level quickly, no way to fix a mistake without restarting the whole level. The 'lemmings' start to go about 5 seconds after you begin the level, which is sometimes barely enough to place what you want.”
“There's no story to this.”
“For some unknown reason, the game pretends to have a plot in some setting, which it does not.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting pervasive bugs and functionality problems that detract from the experience, particularly after the initial levels. Overall, it appears to follow a pattern of instability seen in previous releases from the developers.
“The game is buggy all around.”
“The first few levels are mildly promising, but after that, it becomes just like all the other dross these developers release: buggy and non-functional.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The consensus among users indicates that the game offers little to no replay value, suggesting that once completed, there is minimal incentive to revisit it.
“The game offers no or low replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“After completing the main storyline, I found myself with no reason to revisit the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the gameplay may fall short, players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, providing entertainment and laughs despite its shortcomings.
“The gameplay isn't great, but the humor in the game is absolutely hilarious.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“The game's quirky characters and clever jokes kept me entertained throughout.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game features emotional elements, players have noted that technical issues, such as inconsistent physics and unreliable collision detection, can detract from the overall emotional experience.
