Let Them Come: Onslaught is the sequel to Let Them Come. I admit I didn’t play the original, but a little research shows that this title focuses on modern mechanics. Instead of 2D side-on defence ideas, we get a shift to 3D arena survival and bullet-hell madness. This approach will appeal to a vast audience as it sits alongside Vampire Survivors.
This bullet hell survival romp was developed by Tuatara and published by Digital Bandidos. It is a single-player game where the grind is real. This wasn’t too much of a surprise, but if you want to make it through the endgame elements, you’d better be prepared to invest plenty of hours.
Let Them Come: Onslaught has a sci-fi edge.
Like many games in this genre, it doesn’t focus on a narrative. Instead, it maximises its theme and lets the action do the talking. Let Them Come: Onslaught is a sci-fi affair where aliens of all shapes and sizes attempt to rip you limb from limb. You can’t let this happen, so you grab an array of weapons and upgrades to thwart the never-ending hordes of xenomorphs.
You play the role of a human soldier who has crash-landed on an alien planet. Armed with a gun and your wits, you must blow everything to pieces. Thankfully, every killed foe offers the chance to upgrade and develop. New weapons, increased health, otherworldly abilities, and more await those who are brave enough.
Exploration is key.
Let Them Come: Onslaught uses many tried and tested mechanics, and this was fantastic. I’m extremely familiar with the genre, and I love the similarities to some of its big-name counterparts. However, the weapons and special abilities are not as balanced as I’d have liked. Additionally, there is a limited roster of characters to choose from. This is splitting hairs, but when others do things exceptionally well, you have high expectations.
What this title does extremely well is its exploration mechanics. Instead of being rewarded for simply kiting your foes, you find bigger prizes in the surrounding areas. Chests, beacons, and missions demand that you traverse each of the 4 hellish landscapes. This approach takes you out of your comfort zone, and that worked for me.
Let Them Come: Onslaught is grim and dark.
If you love grim and dark games, this will be right up your street. Each of the levels has a unique but sinister edge. Furthermore, each alien has a different style that will test your skills and keep you interested. Even when things get hectic, this never falters. The frame rate was fantastic, and there were no obvious bugs or glitches.
The audio uses an original synth soundtrack. This was incredibly aggressive and high-energy. With several tracks to pick from, you made each level match your mood. Alongside this, the sound effects were ridiculous. No matter what you did or where you turned, the noise levels were off the charts.
Easy to handle.
Let Them Come: Onslaught utilises automatic aiming and a refined button layout. This was great for a pick-up-and-play design. However, if you wanted more control of the situation, this may leave you frustrated. Despite this possible downside, I enjoyed the straightforward approach.
At its core, this offers a relatively repetitive gameplay loop. However, once you unlock new gear, improve your character, and tackle new bosses, you’ll find plenty of replay value and longevity. Word of warning, the opening levels are a little bit of a grind. Therefore, some patience is needed.
Let Them Come: Onslaught is a great addition to the genre.
If you adore this genre, you’ll find plenty to enjoy when tackling this sci-fi experience. It is hectic, aggressive, and it will test your patience. Yet, it is rewarding as well. New weapons, better abilities, and huge bosses await those who are good enough. Accordingly, I love it and recommend buying it here! Can you overcome the odds and get extracted? Grab your gun, pray for some luck, and kick some alien ass.
