Blackout Z
- October 20, 2017
- NukGames
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Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay with a fast-paced top-down shooter experience.
- Offers a variety of weapons to unlock and easy achievements, making it appealing for completionists.
- Great for short gaming sessions and serves as a good time killer, especially at a low price.
- Monotonous gameplay that can become boring quickly, lacking depth and variety.
- Controls are overly sensitive, making it difficult to avoid traps and enemies, leading to frequent deaths.
- Technical issues such as lag and poor graphics quality detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive nature and good replayability, despite being relatively easy and lacking in challenge and detail. While the mechanics are simple and accessible, some players noted inconvenient controls and monotonous gameplay. Overall, it offers a fun experience with unique elements like a flashlight/battery mechanic and engaging sound design, making it a solid choice for a quick indie game.
“The game isn't very challenging or detailed, but it makes up for those flaws by having good replayability and addictive gameplay.”
“It's a great small minigame; all the achievements can be completed in less than an hour. It's a funny game, and the mechanics are very easy to understand.”
“For an indie game, no broken game mechanics were noted.”
“Cons: inconvenient controls, monotonous gameplay, no way to exit (I have no such button - res 1600x900)”
“And the gameplay is so chaotic with toxic music attacking your mind every time, along with sharp saws and fast zombies attacking your heart.”
“For an indie game, no broken game mechanics were noted, but the overall gameplay lacks depth.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution or customization, which limits players' ability to enhance the visual experience. While some users find the simplistic visuals reminiscent of old Flash games, they note that the sound design is a stronger aspect of the overall presentation. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gameplay experience.
“Blackout Z reminds me of those old Newgrounds flash games but with better sound design and slightly better visuals.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability and addictive gameplay, making it enjoyable for players seeking to improve their scores and unlock new content. However, some users feel that its replay value diminishes quickly, suggesting it is best suited for short bursts of play rather than long-term engagement.
“The game isn't very challenging or detailed, but it makes up for those flaws by having good replayability and addictive gameplay.”
“This game is replayable, challenging (I always got addicted to scoring high, at least until the next gun unlock) and fun.”
“If you go at it hard, it's definitely a fun game to kill time, even if it loses its replay value immediately.”
“Only problem is that it loses its replay value immediately, but if you go at it hard, definitely a fun game to kill time.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, providing a lighthearted experience that can be enjoyed in about an hour, with easy-to-understand mechanics and straightforward achievements. It's considered a fun, quick minigame ideal for casual play.
“It's a great small minigame; all the achievements can be done in less than an hour. It's a funny game, and the mechanics are very easy to understand.”
“A funny game if you want a game for one hour of enjoyment and that's it, plus easy achievements.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "fire," and effectively enhances the gameplay experience. It creates an intense atmosphere, complementing the action with a toxic, mind-altering quality that aligns well with the fast-paced challenges players face.
“And the music is fire.”
“The gameplay features a toxic music that attacks your mind every time, accompanied by sharp saws and fast zombies attacking your heart.”
“The gameplay is so chaotic, with toxic music that attacks your mind every time, alongside sharp saws and fast zombies attacking your heart.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
