It Returned To The Desert

Throwback to the classic It Came From The Desert, story and characters are fun, combat is a bit repetitive and takes a long time to complete. Still worth it for the retro throwback to the classic Amiga games

It Returned To The Desert is a fun romp that takes you back to the Cinemaware days of classic gaming. It's done with a modern engine but has the retro look of the old game. Instead of hand made pixel art it's 3D scenes with a filter. Not as effective but it's a nice touch. You play as a new scientist arriving at the town of Glint Rock to study a meteor that's fallen and through interactions with the people of the town uncover the secrets. This is a spiritual successor to the classic It Came From the Desert by Cinemaware made in 1989. The game has all of the elements of the original being a point & click adventure game with FPS and overhead elements. Tim Rachor does a great job evoking the original game but with his own twist. It's a great adventure to visit the town of Glint Rock and discover what's going on in the town.

Great game, really makes you feel like you are in a classic monster movie. From turn based tactical battles to arcade style racing mini games really put together well with great art/sound/writing. Great game, by a great Developer.

if the development will be ongoing and there is put more love into this game, then there is a chance, others who didnt play the "series" as a child will as well enjoy the game

Super atmospheric little adventure with some minigames and tactical combat sprinkled in.

Superbe ambiance, on ressent le soleil de plomb dans ce désert et l'atmosphère pesante liée à la météorite. Vraiment un grand bravo, le jeu est indispensable pour tous les fans du It Came original.

Quite different from it's inspiration, but very much worth a playthrough.

Really enjoying it but I can’t get the controls on the driving sections to work properly on steam deck 😭

A bit rough round the edges but overall a good homage to the Cinemaware originals.

A great homage to a cinemaware classic, lovingly done, thank you, Rocket Ranger please! :)