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==Critical reception== {| class="wikitable" style="float:right;" |- !Publication !Score |- | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[Personal computer|PC]] version'''<ref name = GS_A >{{cite web | last = | first = | url = http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/incoming/review.html?mode=web&tag=hotslot;theysay | title = PC Incoming Reviews | work = [[GameSpot]] | accessdate = 2007-10-07}}</ref> |- |[[GameSpot]] || 7.8/10 |- |[[IGN]] || 7/10 |- |''Intelligamer'' || 2/5 |- |''[[PC Zone]]'' || 90/100 |- | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[Dreamcast]] version'''<ref name = GR /> |- |[[GameSpot]] || 6.7/10 |- |''Game Informer'' || 5.5/10 |- |''Game Vortex'' || 9/10 |- |[[IGN]] || 7/10 |} The [[Personal computer|PC]] version of ''Incoming'' was generally well-received, with a [[GameSpot]] review aggregate score of 8.2/10.<ref name = GS_PC>{{cite web | last = Shamma | first = Tahsin | url = http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/incoming/review.html | title = Gamespot Incoming review and aggregated score | work = [[GameSpot]] | accessdate = 2007-09-26 }}</ref> British magazine ''[[PC Zone]]'' gave the game a glowing score of 90%, describing it as "bloody good," with "some modest simulation elements." ''PC Zone'' praised the setting of the game: "a refreshing change from the deep space of most futuristic combat sims, and something which definitely has a positive effect on gameplay." The review concluded by saying that "it's as fun as it looks. Just for once, all those people who don't read reviews and buy games purely on the strength of pretty pictures on the packaging are gonna find themselves playing a very, very enjoyable game."<ref name = PCZ>{{cite web | last = Chrismas | first = Warren | url = http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=3081 | title = Incoming PC version review | work = [[PC Zone]] | accessdate = 2007-10-07 }}</ref> Though considering the game "pretty darn tough," [[IGN]] praised the game's variety and length. It also praised the sound and graphics, though the latter was a source of criticism: "''Incoming'''s got it all... but it all comes at a high price: getting this game to run on our PCs was one big pain in the butt." Despite calling it "an outstanding-looking and great playing game," IGN only gave the game a "decent" 7.0/10 because of the system problems.<ref name = IGN_PC>{{cite web | last = Harris | first = Craig | url = http://pc.ign.com/articles/152/152282p1.html | title = Incoming: PC version review | work = [[IGN]] | accessdate = 2007-10-07 }}</ref> Conversely, [[GameSpot]]'s review noted none of these hardware issues, praising the visuals as "some of the finest... of any action game". The reviewer, however, described the game design as "strong yet slightly flawed... [it] definitely pulls you in, but leaves a little to be desired as far as keeping you there," complaining that "what [the developer] have presented gets tiresome quickly." Rating the game 7.8/10, GameSpot summarised the game as "a fine game and a definite must-have for arcade fans... What it lacks is a realization that computer games have moved beyond this simplistic style of gameplay".<ref name = GS_PC /> The [[Dreamcast]] [[porting|port]] of ''Incoming'' received a mixed reaction from critics, with a [[Game Rankings]] average score of 63%.<ref name = GR>{{cite web | last = | first = | url = http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/197621.asp?q=incoming | title = Incoming Dreamcast version aggregate | work = [[GameRankings]] | accessdate = 2007-09-27 }}</ref> [[IGN]] opened their review by saying that "although the game is lacking in many areas, there's more than enough here for the hardcore shooting fans out there to have their requisite blast of shooting action." Though criticizing the graphics' ability to "get in the way at times," the "very vague" mission briefings and the "odd flying model for the planes," the reviewer conceded that "if you're a hardcore shooting fan, and you're looking for a good challenge, you'll probably want to look into ''Incoming''." The game was given as score of 7.0/10.<ref name = IGN_DC>{{cite web | last = Gantayat | first = Anoop | url = http://dreamcast.ign.com/articles/160/160382p1.html | title = Incoming: Dreamcast version review | work = [[IGN]] | accessdate = 2007-10-07 }}</ref> [[GameSpy]]'s review was harsher, describing the plot as "the same recycled garbage used in tons of other games of this type," the multiplayer [[split screen (computer graphics)|split screen]] mode as "lame" and the objectives as "mundane." The reviewer also noted graphical issues, clipping problems and poor controls. Though dismissing the graphics as "a bit dated," the reviewer did acknowledge the "nifty special effects." Giving the game a score of 6/10, it was admitted that "''Incoming'' may be worth a rental... [it] is only slightly better than mediocre."<ref name = GSPY_DC>{{cite web | last = | first = | url = http://www.planetDreamcast.com/games/reviews/incoming/ | title = GameSpy/Planet Dreamcast review | work = [[GameSpy]] | accessdate = 2007-10-07 }}</ref> In a rare positive review for the Dreamcast version, ''GameVortex'' rated the game 9/10. The reviewer described the visuals as "some of the most breathtaking visuals you'll find in any game." Though describing the multiplayer as "fun", it considered "by far, the best [mode to be] Campaign mode." The review concluded by describing the game as "lots of fun and highly recommended."<ref name = GV_DC >{{cite web | last = | first = | url = http://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/ra_dc_incoming.html | title = Incoming Dreamcast version review | work = GameVortex | accessdate = 2007-10-07 }}</ref>
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