They Came From The Sky

About

"They Came From The Sky" is a retro-styled arcade game set in the 1950s, where you control a flying saucer on a mission to 'rescue' humans from Earth. Use the abduction beam to collect humans, scoring points and combos for multiple abductions in quick succession. The right mouse button activates the warp drive for faster movement, but be mindful of the battery charge. This simple and addictive game offers infinite replayability.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a fun, humorous theme that makes it enjoyable to play.
It's a simple and addictive arcade game that is easy to pick up and play, making it perfect for short gaming sessions.
The gameplay is engaging with unlockable ships and achievements, providing a satisfying experience for casual gamers.

The game can feel grindy as players need to collect coins to unlock all ships, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
There is a lack of competitive features like Steam leaderboards, which limits replayability once achievements are completed.
Some players found the game to be shallow and felt it got old quickly, suggesting it may not hold long-term interest.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are highly praised for their vibrant art style and colors, featuring well-executed modern retro aesthetics. The pixel art, reminiscent of retro b-movie visuals, adds charm to the gameplay, with notable elements like Godzilla enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the art style and colors; the gameplay is addictive!”
- “Simple but addicting, with well-done modern retro graphics.”
- “Very awesome retro B-movie style pixel art graphics with Godzilla wandering around in the background.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and intuitive controls, making it accessible while still offering a challenging experience. Players find it addictive, enhanced by the appealing art style and vibrant colors. Overall, the combination of a straightforward concept and engaging mechanics contributes to a highly enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Love the art style and colors, and the gameplay is addictive!”
- “Simple concept, intuitive controls, challenging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is pretty simple.”
- “Gameplay is pretty simple.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its quirky references, such as Godzilla, and includes various amusing elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “I like Godzilla while passing, and there are also other funny facts.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised, complementing the retro style and art effectively. Reviewers appreciate how well the audio enhances the overall theme, contributing to a great gaming experience.
- “The retro style and art are amazing and such a great choice for the theme, along with the music and sound effects!”
- “The music and sounds are great as well.”
- “The retro style and art are amazing and such a great choice for the theme, along with the music and sound effects!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as collecting coins to purchase ships can feel repetitive, despite the overall entertainment value.
- “Even though it's entertaining, it feels grindy having to collect coins to buy all the ships.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a choice between a stark black and white aesthetic or a vibrant, nostalgic 1950s vibe, allowing players to immerse themselves in distinct visual styles.
- “The game beautifully captures a fancy 50's atmosphere with its stunning black and white visuals.”
- “The atmosphere is reminiscent of a classic 50's aesthetic, enhanced by the striking use of black and white colors.”
- “The combination of black and white display creates a unique and immersive 50's vibe that draws you into the game.”
- “The game only offers two display colors: black and white, which makes the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”
- “The attempt at a fancy 50's atmosphere falls short, lacking the charm and vibrancy that could have made it engaging.”