A Mass of Dead
- July 15, 2015
- Dev Arc
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"A Mass of Dead" is a zombie-themed shooter game set in a post-apocalyptic city. Special agent Sara embarks on a mission to find a vaccine in a laboratory overrun by zombies. Players can team up with friends and use a variety of weapons and power-ups to survive and massacre hordes of zombies, including special and boss zombies with unique abilities and equipment. The game features online co-op for 2-4 players.
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Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping players to relax and escape their troubles.
- It offers mindless fun with a simple gameplay loop of killing zombie hordes, making it easy to pick up and play.
- There are various weapon types and upgrade options, adding some variety to the gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from poor optimization and bugs, leading to frustrating experiences like lost progress and unresponsive controls.
- Many players found the game to be bland and lacking in content, with repetitive gameplay and uninspired environments.
- The game is criticized for its lack of strategic challenge and overall poor design, making it feel more like a free-to-play title than a paid game.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and fun, with players highlighting the flamethrower as a standout weapon. While the graphics may not impress, the game serves well as a time-waster, making it a worthwhile experience, especially for the price. However, potential buyers are encouraged to watch gameplay videos to gauge their interest before purchasing.
“Got this for $1 from a coupon. Great game, good time waster. Graphics are meh but playable; gameplay is fun. Best weapon, in my opinion, is the flamethrower.”
“If you don't believe me, watch my gameplay video and view it as the high-water mark of my experience with the game.”
“Seriously, watch a gameplay video of this game before you consider buying it.”
“If you don't believe me, watch my gameplay video and see it as the high-water mark of my experience with the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them mediocre but playable, while others feel that the promotional materials misrepresent the actual visual quality of the game. Overall, the visuals may not meet expectations set by trailers and artwork, but they do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay.
“The trailer, the screenshots, and especially the promotional artwork sell a very different experience.”
“The graphics look outdated and don't match the quality promised in the marketing materials.”
“In-game visuals are disappointing compared to what was shown in the previews.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I was really disappointed with the optimization; it feels like the game wasn't properly tested on various hardware.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that increasing the variety of maps and enemy types would significantly enhance the game's replayability, indicating a desire for more diverse gameplay experiences.
“The variety of maps and enemy types really enhances the game's replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse challenges and scenarios.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple runs with different strategies and outcomes.”
“More maps and enemy types would go a long way to make the game replayable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied gameplay mechanics makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
