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Let Them Come

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down.

What works
  • Addictive and satisfying gameplay loop
  • Great pixel art and detailed animations
  • Excellent synthwave soundtrack
  • Variety of upgrades and ammo types
  • Challenging and unique boss fights
Things to keep in mind
  • Short campaign length
  • Some balance issues with ammo and upgrades
  • Limited story and exploration
  • Repetitive wave-based gameplay
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • DEVIL BLADE REBOOT

  • Blast-off

  • Nitro Express
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Let Them Come: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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