DON'T LET THEM BOARD! is an action game set in a dystopian future where AI controls society and humans serve as laborers. Players take control of one of six heroes on crowded train platforms, using melee attacks, projectiles, and special abilities to push back waves of commuters before the train doors close.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on clearing platforms of passengers through direct combat. Each hero has distinct moves, including charged skills and ultimate abilities that clear large groups. Players manage a skill gauge by holding attacks and can interact with environmental objects such as suitcases, bicycles, and vending machines for temporary advantages. Nuisance passengers introduce specific hazards that require targeted responses, while dropped items allow temporary equipment changes. The action unfolds across fixed station layouts with increasing density as rounds progress.
Game Modes
Standard runs feature two consistent stations followed by a randomized final station. The final stop rotates among Quiz Train, where players position themselves in correct answer zones for true-or-false questions; Friday Night Dancer, which requires striking poses on illuminated spots; Overtime Zombie Train, focused on shielding schoolchildren from altered commuters; and Nuisance All-Stars, which combines multiple hazard types simultaneously. Online co-op supports up to three players, with CPU-controlled allies available to fill slots for solo sessions. Team scores feed into online leaderboards.
Heroes and Abilities
Six playable characters each bring unique tools to the platform. Boxer relies on powerful charged strikes. Bomber deploys explosives for area denial. Wrestler executes charging attacks and aerial kicks. Magical Girl summons ice effects to repel groups. The Queen uses whip strikes and a special reward mechanic. The Dog emphasizes speed and provides ally buffs through howls. These differences encourage experimentation across repeated attempts.
Is It Worth Playing?
The game remains in a pre-release state with no public reviews or completed player data available. Its mix of short-session action, co-op support, and varied final stages suits players seeking fast, chaotic platform-clearing experiences with friends or alone. Availability on PC through Steam will determine access once released, and the included leaderboards add a competitive element for those who enjoy score chasing.