Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

Incoming! starts with the kind of direct premise that needs no warm-up: two tanks, a battlefield, and a reason to start firing. Cannonballs and missiles give the action a clear destructive center, while power-ups add a welcome scramble for momentum. You are not being asked to absorb a complicated system before the fun begins.

The weapon unlocks are the game’s best reason to keep pushing beyond the opening exchanges. New tools arriving at different levels suggest that the basic tank fight has room to develop, rather than staying locked into the exact same routine from start to finish. That progression is modest, but it matters in a game this stripped down.

Competitive two-player play is where the premise has the most potential. A clean tank-versus-tank format can turn a quick match into a personal contest, especially when power-ups and stronger weapons are in play. That narrow set of combat ideas will need to hold your interest once the initial novelty fades.

Graphics

The action is shown from the side on fixed battle screens. That straightforward viewpoint suits a game about judging shots across a contained battlefield, even if it does not leave much room for visual variety.

Story

The conflict is immediate and functional: destroy the other tank.

That can be refreshing when you want to jump straight into action. The documented premise gives each contest an immediate goal.

Winning the next fight is the appeal of that premise. If you need a sense of place, personalities, or a campaign arc to stay invested, this will feel more like a quick diversion than a destination.

Overall Experience

Incoming! knows exactly how small it is. It offers a simple tank battle, adds power-ups and weapon unlocks, and gives you a competitive mode where the straightforward concept can become more spirited with another person involved.

The limitation is equally clear: this is a tightly focused action game built around tank combat. Its fixed-screen battles need to carry nearly all of the experience, so your enjoyment depends on how much you enjoy repeated artillery-style tank clashes.

Give it a chance if you want tank competition and like games that get to the point fast. Skip it if you are after a deep action campaign or a story to chase. For the right short-session mood, it has a clean, old-school destructive charm, but it is hard to recommend as much more than that.

Retro Replay Score

5.2/10