When It Hits the Fan

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When It Hits the Fan is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Heartfelt Games LLC and was released on September 19, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

When It Hits the Fan is a 2d action arcade top-down shooter for PC/Mac/Linux and arcade involving four apocalypic events at once: zombie outbreak, robot AI takeover, demon incursion, and alien invasion!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

A fantastic return to top-down 90s arcade shooters with fast-paced and fair gameplay.
Offers a lot of replayability with branching paths, secrets, and smartly designed achievements that help players improve.
Captures the essence of old-school arcade games like Smash TV and Contra, providing a fun and satisfying bullet hell experience.

Can be messy with too much happening on screen, making it difficult to track incoming threats.
Issues with controller recognition and input lag can disrupt gameplay, especially in co-op mode.
Some players experience frustrating respawn mechanics that can hinder the cooperative experience.

music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, enhancing the overall experience alongside cool levels, fun weapons, and interesting enemy designs.
- “It has cool levels, fun weapons, interesting enemy designs, beautiful music, and great bosses.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight that the replayability is one of the game's strongest features, suggesting that it offers significant value and enjoyment upon multiple playthroughs.
- “The replayability is probably the best part of the game.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “With multiple endings and choices that significantly impact the story, the game keeps me coming back for more.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the game features grindy tasks, such as the requirement to defeat a large number of enemies with specific weapons, which can feel repetitive and time-consuming.
- “While there are some grindy tasks, like having to kill a Brazilian number of enemies with the laser cannon, they can feel tedious.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelming, making it hard to enjoy the main storyline.”
- “I found myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks, which made the grinding feel more like a chore than a challenge.”