When They Arrived

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When They Arrived is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Second Reality and was released on January 7, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Alan went hunting in his grandfather's country house. There was an invasion of the aliens. Cities are destroyed. You need to use survival skills and ingenuity to survive and save the planet. Build, explode, explore the world, develop your skills, try all ways to stop the aliens invasion."What would I do after the alien invasion?" It's a question you've probably asked yourself, and it's a question …

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33%Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Interesting and unique survival game concept with an alien invasion theme.
Engaging storyline and atmosphere, especially with the companion dog feature.
Developers are communicative and have been updating the game, showing potential for future improvements.

The game is rife with bugs and crashes, affecting playability severely (e.g., getting stuck, falling through the map, freezing).
Poor optimization causes severe performance issues even on mid-range hardware and minimal graphic settings.
User interface and controls are clunky and unintuitive, with minimal settings and poor audio quality.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The story is generally seen as interesting and unique, with a tense atmosphere enhanced by companion elements like a dog. However, players face issues with unclear quest directions, dialogue-subtitle mismatches, and bugs that hinder immersion. Reviewers express hope for updates to improve quest clarity, gameplay depth, and performance for lower-end systems.
- “The plot is quite interesting, with very tense moments.”
- “I loved the unique story and interesting solutions in gameplay.”
- “Story and concept look interesting and fun.”
- “It's definitely improved a lot in some areas but still has failed to fix major things to me, such as: the dialogue and subtitles not matching each other, cabin door glitches, and the lack of direction with some of the quests (especially the alien finding mission). I like the atmosphere and having the dog as a companion helps make the atmosphere less tense, but overall it's kind of worth a shot and the game isn't asking a whole lot of money. However, if you don't want to get disappointed by the game due to lack of stuff to do and some broken mechanics, then it wouldn't be worth giving it a shot.”
- “I would like to see some better quest helpers implemented as it is sometimes a little tricky to figure out exactly what is being asked.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent glitches, crashes, and persistent bugs that impact playability, including mismatched dialogue and subtitles, door glitches, and unclear quest directions. While some improvements have been made and the atmosphere is praised, stability issues still significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is really bad, it glitches and crashes with almost every other action and is borderline unplayable.”
- “It's definitely improved a lot in some areas but still has major issues, such as dialogue and subtitles not matching, cabin door glitches, and a lack of direction in some quests (especially the alien finding mission).”
- “The devs are making a remaster from this buggy, unfinished trash.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics are generally regarded as low quality and lackluster, with many users noting poor visual fidelity and inconsistent asset presentation. While controls and sound receive moderate approval, there is a strong call for improved graphics optimization, especially to accommodate low-end hardware. Overall, the visuals need significant polishing to enhance player experience.
- “Controls are ok, graphics are ok, but need a bit polish, sound is ok as well.”
- “Awful graphics and voice overs and a lot of bugs.”
- “Pictures show different graphics than what I actually see.”
- “The graphics are really lackluster; I am pretty positive none of the assets are made on their own and they are placed really effortlessly. It does not look pleasant at all.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay offers a unique story and interesting mechanics but is marred by several issues, including quest direction problems, glitches, and broken mechanics like inability to build or use tools. While the atmosphere and companion dog add positive elements, inconsistent dialogue and technical flaws detract from the overall experience.
- “I loved the unique story and interesting solutions in gameplay.”
- “It's definitely improved a lot in some areas but still has failed to fix major things to me, such as: the dialogue and the subtitles not matching each other, cabin door glitches, and the lack of direction with some of the quests (especially the alien finding mission). I like the atmosphere and having the dog as a companion helps make the atmosphere less tense, but overall it's kinda worth a shot and the game isn't asking a whole lot of money. However, if you don't want to get disappointed due to lack of stuff to do and some broken mechanics, then it wouldn't be worth giving it a shot.”
- “Some of the mechanics wouldn't work; like I couldn't build and couldn't use the pickaxe.”
- “Poor gameplay overall, with low quality audio and bad graphics.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere shows noticeable improvements and is enhanced by the presence of a dog companion, which helps reduce tension. However, issues like mismatched dialogue and subtitles, cabin door glitches, and unclear quest directions detract from the overall experience. While the game offers some charm, its technical flaws and limited content may lead to disappointment for some players.
- “I like the atmosphere and having the dog as a companion helps make the atmosphere less tense.”
- “It's definitely improved a lot in some areas, and the atmosphere is enjoyable.”
- “The cabin setting and the presence of a dog companion create a unique and immersive atmosphere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is widely criticized as overly aggressive and primarily focused on extracting money, leading to a frustrating and unrewarding experience for players.
- “This game is a huge cash grab and a waste of time.”