Among the zombies

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"Among the Zombies" is a survival game set in a city overrun by zombies, who were once ordinary people transformed by a virus. As a survivor, you must fight to stay alive and escape the city, using whatever resources you can find. Experience a small campaign in single-player mode, explore a hostile world, and embark on an exciting journey through interesting levels.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a cool visual world and well-drawn zombies.
It's a fun survival shooter that can be completed quickly, making it a decent way to pass the time.
Some players found it addicting and enjoyable for those who like exterminating zombies.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks content, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes.
The user interface and experience are poorly designed, with issues like no save or quit options.
The game is criticized for being simplistic, with very few weapons and enemy variety.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style as visually appealing and reminiscent of high-end graphics, while others note performance issues like lag, possibly due to hardware limitations. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gaming experience, especially in comparison to similar titles.
- “Truly terrifying art style.”
- “The highest note is the graphics, which is a style that I personally appreciate.”
- “Among the zombies is a really addicting game with nice graphics.”
- “truly terrifying art style.”
- “I think I really shouldn't even mention the lag, because my specs are probably not enough for the game (I think it has RTX 6.0 gamer graphics).”
- “A game for one player, very similar to Unturned, but with much better graphics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is criticized for being short and simplistic, with a standard zombie apocalypse theme that lacks depth and engagement. While some players appreciate the narrative, many find it boring and poorly executed, with minimal plot development and uninspired cutscenes. Overall, the story fails to elevate the gameplay experience.
- “As I said, great story.”
- “The game has a small plot with different levels.”
- “It's legit not worth it; there's nothing to do other than story mode, which is just 20 minutes long.”
- “The story is what you would expect from a standard zombie apocalypse situation, although none would have survived the bomb anyway. Also, what is the military doing leaving a nuclear bomb behind?”
- “There is a laconic plot and uncomplicated cutscenes.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by its repetitive nature and lack of diversity, with only a few levels available. However, its short duration of around 20 minutes makes the experience less tedious, though players feel it could benefit from more variety.
- “Overall, not bad, but I think the gameplay needs more variety.”
- “Repetitive gameplay, but it's short enough to not really matter; I was able to complete the game (all achievements included, not that it matters, as Steam does not count this towards your 'perfect games' statistic) in 20 minutes.”
- “Very few levels with no gameplay diversity.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as visually amusing and quirky, but it lacks depth and substance, leaving players wanting more in terms of comedic content.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is characterized by its repetitive and loud nature, creating a non-stop auditory experience that some players may find overwhelming.
- “The music is always the same loud track, and it never stops.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and becomes annoying quickly.”
- “The music lacks variety and feels overwhelming at times.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the game's price of $10.99 does not reflect the quality of the product, despite the developers' evident skills and potential.
- “It is unfortunate as the developers clearly have the skill and knowledge to create something substantial; however, this is not it and is little more than a cash grab at $10.99.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game "[i]Among the Zombies[/i]" is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, being recognized as one of the most heartfelt stories in the gaming landscape.
- “Among the Zombies has one of the most heartfelt stories in any video game.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the story that resonated with my own experiences.”