Absolution of the Dead

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Absolution of the Dead is a single player action game. It was developed by Futuremore Games and was released on August 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

GAMEPLAY.You awake in the depths of an abandoned Soviet facility. Survive hordes of the undead by growing your undead killing arsenal. Find and upgrade your weapon, loot for explosives and equipment, and set up traps to slaughter the dead. Descend deeper into the lab to uncover hidden secrets and ways to enhance your arsenal beyond comprehension. ️ Find attachments to upgrade your weapons. Lo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation with great movement mechanics and a fun gameplay loop reminiscent of classic zombie modes.
The zombie round scaling is impressive, providing a challenging experience that keeps players engaged.
The atmosphere and clean UI contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience, with potential for future content and updates.

There are several bugs and optimization issues, including camera movement problems and crashes in specific areas.
Quality of life features are lacking, such as slow aiming registration and limited access to the settings menu.
The game currently feels incomplete with only one level, a handful of weapons, and a need for more content and improvements.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a challenging homage to classic World at War zombies, featuring smooth movement mechanics that enhance the overall experience. It offers a straightforward yet engaging loop, appealing to fans of old-school COD zombies with its retro style and intense zombie action.
- “I especially like how the movement feels, ensuring a great potential gameplay loop.”
- “It's simple but pure in the gameplay loop it wants to deliver, and if you were a fan of playing old-school COD zombies and running the map or kiting hordes, then the game delivers.”
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of World at War zombies but much harder.”
- “It's simple but pure in the gameplay loop it wants to deliver. If you were a fan of playing old-school COD zombies and running the map or kiting hordes, then the game delivers.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users noting its promising single-player experience and unique pacing in the indie horror genre. However, some players feel that it could benefit from additional music or ambient elements to enhance the overall atmosphere.
- “A promising single-player atmospheric zombie shooter if you're looking for a different pacing in indie horror games.”
- “Good atmosphere.”
- “This game needs music or more ambient atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lacks any real immersion.”
- “I expected a rich environment, but it feels bland and uninspired.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game lacks sufficient music and ambient atmosphere, suggesting that an enhancement in these areas would improve the overall experience.
- “This game needs more music to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The lack of ambient music really detracts from the atmosphere.”
- “I wish there was a better soundtrack to immerse me in the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently exhibits some bugs, but overall, it shows strong potential for improvement in stability.
- “A bit buggy right now, of course, but really promising.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game shows promise, with a solid foundation for an engaging single-player experience that emphasizes lore and storytelling. Players hope for the inclusion of story-related secrets and encounters in the full release, which would enhance exploration and reward survival.
- “Early access and bugs are for sure the current state of things, but there is a solid foundation here for a fun single-player experience, especially if the lore and storytelling angle are taken seriously.”
- “I hope in the full game that there are story-related secrets and encounters to uncover that would reward players for being able to survive and go deeper into the facility.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently lacking, leading to performance issues that suggest it may not be fully refined or optimized at this stage.
- “Not sure why this is the case, but maybe it's just not optimized yet.”