All Zombies Must Die! Scorepocalypse
- April 18, 2012
- Doublesix Games
"All Zombies Must Die! Scorepocalypse" is a standalone spin-off game where players control McJagger and eliminate hordes of zombies in various locations including new areas like Military Base and Graveyard. The objective is to achieve a high score by building multipliers and racking up kills, while facing new zombie types and utilizing new weapons like Mini-gun and Rocket Launcher. The score is determined by the completion of quests and chaining together kills.
Reviews
- Fun, fast-paced zombie action with a good balance of skill and difficulty.
- Great local co-op gameplay and customizable weapons enhance the experience.
- Addictive score attack mode encourages replayability and high score competition.
- Lacks engaging characters and story, making gameplay feel tedious and repetitive.
- Limited content with only a few maps and no online multiplayer options.
- Controller support is incomplete, affecting gameplay experience.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in Scorepocalypse is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with reviewers noting that it fails to capture the charm of the original game's narrative. Instead, it is described as a straightforward arcade shooter that removes the fun and mission elements that contributed to the original's appeal.
“Scorepocalypse continues the arcade action of the series and includes four different playfields, a homebase, oodles of customizable weapons, and a wide variety of single and multiple map quests and challenges.”
“The original had a story.”
“The original had a story.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, comparing the experience to eating a bland, unseasoned potato. This sentiment highlights a lack of excitement and variety in the grinding mechanics.
“Playing this game feels like eating a plain potato without salt, pepper, or anything else: bland and tedious.”
“Because it's tedious.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as mild, with some appreciation for the well-designed zombies that exhibit their own personalities. However, overall, the characters and plot fail to engage or entertain, leaving the comedic elements feeling underwhelming.
“There is mild humor, well-designed zombies with their own personality, and the weapons feel like they matter.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as enjoyable and engaging, featuring solid mechanics that enhance the experience. However, the absence of online multiplayer is noted as a disappointment.
“The game is a really fun experience, even without online multiplayer, which is a letdown. However, it is still very pleasant with good gameplay and nice mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for enhancing the comedic elements of the game, while the sound design, though featuring some cheesy music, includes well-executed zombie voices and weapon sounds.
“The graphics are great and really add to the comedy. The sound is okay with cheesy music, but the zombie voices and weapon sounds are well done.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as cheesy and somewhat underwhelming, but it complements the comedic graphics. However, the zombie voices and weapon sounds are noted to be well-executed, enhancing the overall audio experience.