Age of Zombies

When all is said and slaughtered, Age of Zombies is a fun pick-up-and-play arcade title that will occupy your time when you're sitting on the bus waiting to reach your next destination. While it can get tedious in stretches, underneath the repetitive but simple gameplay is buried something of interest: no, not a mindless zombie, but rather pure mindless fun.

73%Game Brain Score

graphics, story

monetization, replayability

74% User Score Based on 940 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Age of Zombies is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Halfbrick Studios and was released on October 28, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Age of Zombies" is a humorous, action-packed horror shooter game featuring single-player and local co-op modes for 2 players in split-screen. Travel through time and fight against diverse zombies and bosses across 24 levels. Equip yourself with an arsenal of primary and secondary weapons, power-ups, and compete for high scores on online leaderboards.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and brings back fond memories for many players.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with tight controls and humorous dialogue.
The graphics have improved, and the game offers a variety of weapons and zombie types.

The introduction of a subscription model has frustrated many players who previously purchased the game.
Multiplayer options are limited to split-screen, with no online play available, leading to disappointment.
The game has bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and progress not being saved.

graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
52%
14%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the colorful visuals and nostalgic art style, while others express disappointment over recent updates that altered the graphics to a less favorable appearance. Many users prefer the original graphics, citing that the new design feels cheaper and has led to performance issues, such as lag and reduced frame rates. Overall, while the game features appealing visuals for some, the consensus leans towards a desire for a return to the previous art style.
- “Nice visuals too... oh nostalgia...”
- “Great graphics.”
- “Fun levels, awesome graphics, and its humor is hilarious!”
- “Holy crap, I didn't think you could ruin a good game. Highly disappointed, graphics look bad; old graphics look better.”
- “Multiplayer seems to me like the only thing changed was the graphics, which, like I said, are complete garbage.”
- “The graphics now suck and I hate the update.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its humor and engaging premise, particularly the fourth-wall-breaking moments and connections to other Halfbrick titles. However, many players express disappointment over the brevity of the story mode, wishing for longer narratives, more levels, and additional gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the story adds enjoyment to the gameplay, there is a strong desire for more content and depth.
- “The game is a fun shooter, with a good and funny story.”
- “One of the high points of AOZ was always its story.”
- “Vary addicting, funny, explosions, and make a cool story line tying all the Halfbrick games together.”
- “Wish there was a way to skip story dialogues.”
- “I purchased it and beat the story mode in 30 mins.”
- “The story is obviously based in absurdity, but it shows a distinct lack of effort.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and immersive experience. However, some users expressed frustration with technical issues, misleading marketing regarding multiplayer options, and a desire for more levels and gameplay modes. Overall, while the gameplay is entertaining and engaging, there are areas for improvement to enhance longevity and variety.
- “Exciting fun game, increasingly gets harder, and immersive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is great, and there is a good sense of humour in the writing.”
- “This is one of the greatest animated fast-paced shooter games, controls are responsive, gameplay is entertaining, and also the story is a laugh!”
- “As soon as gameplay started, the controller stopped working.”
- “I feel not having online multiplayer but showing a screenshot of 4 players in gameplay is deceiving.”
- “Well, it needs more levels; then it would be better because the gameplay is really short.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
13%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its funny dialogue and comedic elements, particularly in the context of the story and character interactions. However, others feel that the humor has become dry or childish compared to previous iterations, suggesting a decline in quality. Overall, while many find the game entertaining and funny, there are calls for a return to its former comedic style.
- “5 stars! Why, you may ask? I always play this game because it has a cool story and it's funny when the main villain was breaking the fourth wall. My friends and I were laughing; I like the survival aspect too. Well, that's all!”
- “The game is a fun shooter, with a good and funny story.”
- “Great parodic humor, lovely visuals.”
- “The narrative is so childish and unfunny that the game would improve if it were completely removed.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the humor feel more like a chore than a delight.”
- “I found the attempts at humor to be cringeworthy and lacking any real wit or charm.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
15%
55%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, particularly regarding the introduction of ads and in-app purchases in a title that was previously ad-free and had been purchased outright. Many players express disappointment over what they perceive as a shift towards greed, feeling that the addition of ads in a paid game undermines its value and their trust in the developers. While some users appreciate the absence of ads in certain versions, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration over the monetization changes.
- “This is a fun game, and no ads, I like it.”
- “Fun game... great time waster and no in-app purchases... right there this game gets 5 stars for that.”
- “Total worth it, free game, fun, no ads, I can't complain at all.”
- “I've played this game for many many years. I was sad that they took it out of the Play Store for so many years. Suddenly it was back, I played it again and it took me back to the past. I was happy until the latest update added ads and blocked the game saying I had to pay. This is sad; this is why Halfbrick won't ever be a full brick.”
- “The nerve to put ads in a paid game?!”
- “But if I pay for a game, it had better not have ads.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from low replayability, with players noting that it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks sufficient content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Features like hoard mode do little to enhance the overall replay value, leaving many feeling that the experience does not change significantly with each attempt.
- “Sadly, that gets old and this game barely has any replayability.”
- “Needs something else to make it more playable and doesn't feel the same every level.”
- “Lack of content and replayability.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report significant stability issues with the game, including frequent freezes, glitches, and frame rate drops that hinder gameplay. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the technical problems, such as zombies not rendering properly and loading screen freezes, have led to disappointment among users. Many express hope for future fixes to address these persistent issues.
- “I can barely play without frames skipping, glitches of zombies not showing up and just seeing eyes and shadows, plus constant freezing.”
- “Game play is great other than the joystick, freezes every now and then which is frustrating.”
- “Freezes at the loading screen.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its greatness and uniqueness, describing it as one of the best soundtracks ever created. The combination of impressive gameplay and an outstanding soundtrack enhances the overall experience.
- “It's a great game with great music and unique gameplay.”
- “I love the music too.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express deep emotional disappointment over the transformation of a beloved childhood game into a monetized experience, feeling that the shift to a subscription model undermines its original charm and accessibility. This sentiment reflects a broader frustration with corporate greed in the gaming industry, evoking feelings of nostalgia and sadness.
- “This game truly evokes a deep sense of nostalgia, reminding me of my childhood and the joy it brought me back in 2016. It's heartbreaking to see it transformed into a money grab, with a subscription model that feels excessive for a mobile game.”