Chasing Dead

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"Chasing Dead" is a Sci-fi/Horror First-Person Action Shooter set in a duplicate Earth. Players take on the role of Jake, a former DEA agent and soldier with exceptional combat skills, tasked to retrieve research and data from a lost team of agents. As the game unfolds, Jake's lone wolf nature and decision-making abilities are put to the test amidst hostile forces.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story21 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game offers a humorous, campy experience reminiscent of B-movies, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate low-budget aesthetics.
There is a decent variety of weapons and enemy types, providing some fun combat mechanics.
The inclusion of live-action cutscenes adds a unique touch to the storytelling, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including poor hit detection, glitches, and crashes, which detract from the gameplay experience.
Graphics and animations are subpar, often feeling outdated and lacking polish, making the game feel more like an early access title.
The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful objectives and a confusing level design that can lead to frustration.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The story of "Chasing Dead" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it convoluted and lacking clear explanations for key plot elements, such as the origins of the zombies and the setting on a parallel Earth. While some appreciate the use of live-action cutscenes and the entertaining premise, others criticize the linear and clichéd narrative, suggesting that the gameplay overshadows the story. Overall, the game offers a blend of horror and sci-fi themes, but its storytelling is often deemed mediocre or poorly executed.
- “The story is aggressive with plenty of maps to explore, and using real actors is entertaining.”
- “The cutscenes are great too; the storytelling intrigues you to finish the level to find out what will happen next.”
- “The game merges the zombie movie with aliens in a nice B-movie background.”
- “The story offers no explanation of what is going on, ever, from the very beginning, and the levels are more or less short, but I think this game could turn into something.”
- “For starters, the story is kind of... 'WTF is going on?' There is almost no explanation, other than the description on this page, as to who you are, why you're being sent to the second Earth, why there are zombies, why there are drones, where the other characters are, and a myriad of other unexplained phenomena.”
- “The storyline has no explanation.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as subpar or entry-level, often likening them to outdated titles from the 90s. While some players appreciate certain visual elements and find them decent or immersive, others criticize the lack of polish, poor animations, and various graphical glitches. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are not a strong point of the game, with significant room for improvement.
- “Speaking of the aesthetics, the game looks gorgeous.”
- “Very addicting game with immersive graphics and story.”
- “Graphics can always be better but are pretty good on maximum quality.”
- “Everything seems to work, except the graphics and gameplay are beneath basic, and then of course stuff just decides to stop working, like elevator buttons not pressing.”
- “Graphics are not this game's strong suit and you've seen better modeled monsters and level design in just about any similar horror game you can think of.”
- “The graphics are weak even on max settings and the screenshots on Steam have been photoshopped to hell and back to look much much better...”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The gameplay of "Chasing Dead" is characterized by a mix of enjoyable mechanics and significant flaws, including imprecise controls, sluggishness, and poor hit detection, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a variety of weapons and some fun elements, such as gore mechanics and amusing boss fights, it suffers from a lack of polish and repetitive enemy spawn patterns. Overall, players find the gameplay to be a mixed bag, with potential for improvement through updates.
- “Chasing Dead is a linear FPS with mission-based gameplay set in the near future on an Earth-like planet.”
- “Gameplay is good with many weapons to choose from.”
- “The cutscenes are just way better than you would expect and the gameplay is just difficult enough to make you keep trying and trying.”
- “Everything seems to work, except the graphics and gameplay are beneath basic, and then of course stuff just decides to stop working, like elevator buttons not pressing.”
- “Again, the sluggish gameplay quirks and imprecise controls will probably get you murdered during the first mutant boss at least once until you find a way to work around them.”
- “That's the entire problem with Chasing Dead's 3-5 hour campaign; imprecision...a lack of polish or even the slightest bit of refinement to even the most rudimentary gameplay elements.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and engaging, often eliciting laughter through funny bugs and quirky voice acting. While some aspects, like the soundtrack and sound effects, may not be as strong, the overall experience balances humor with gameplay, making it enjoyable and entertaining. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to blend comedic moments with thrilling gameplay, resulting in a fun and memorable experience.
- “It's hilarious, something only people who have seen it will believe.”
- “It’s fun and funny to play.”
- “I found it very funny to play and sometimes scary.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as "superb" and adrenaline-pumping, while others find it nondescript and poorly integrated with voice-overs. Despite the criticisms of voice acting and sound effects, many agree that the background music enhances the overall experience and adds to the fun of the gameplay.
- “The music is just right and the game seems to have a balance.”
- “The soundtrack is spot on and really enhances the experience.”
- “It has superb background music that really gets your adrenaline pumping and keeps you on your toes.”
- “The soundtrack clashes with the audio and the voice-over, so nothing can be heard well.”
- “A nondescript soundtrack, terrible voice-acting (sometimes hilarious) and lightweight weapon effects give the game's presentation all of the sharpness of a dull Ginsu that can't even slice a tomato.”
- “Music and sound 6/10.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, including game crashes and issues with hitboxes. While some players found the glitches amusing, they detracted from the overall experience, suggesting that significant improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “It's buggy as hell and I got through it in less than 4 hours.”
- “My game crashed and was buggy.”
- “Occasionally I have encountered glitches where if you fail or die, a door that was opened right when a checkpoint saved will not be open and cannot be opened, but you can glitch through it or pick quest items up through a wall.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance on high-end systems, with users experiencing significant framerate drops during intense gameplay, particularly in crowded battles and boss fights. Adjusting the screen resolution was necessary for achieving smoother performance.
- “I had to change the screen resolution to get solid, lag-free performance.”
- “I had to change the screen resolution to achieve solid, lag-free performance.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, making optimization a major issue.”
- “Frequent frame drops and stuttering make it hard to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively drawing players into the action and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the engaging environment and the thrill of combat, making it a recommended choice for gamers seeking an intense, linear shooter experience.
- “I managed to explode zombies while rushing to find cover. I had a blast zombiefighting; the overall atmosphere is done very well, pulling you in and not letting you go. I highly recommend 'Chasing Dead' to any gamer.”
- “It's a straightforward, linear shooter with a compelling story and immersive atmosphere.”
- “It's a straightforward, linear shooter with a story and atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that certain aspects of the game necessitate a significant amount of grinding, particularly in the final stages, which may require additional effort to progress.
- “Though the last two require some grinding effort.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “This game feels like a cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like I'm being constantly pushed to spend more, which ruins the overall enjoyment.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users feel that the game offers limited replayability, with only a few hours of gameplay that do not justify the price tag, making it a one-time experience for most players.
- “A few hours of gameplay, once and done. The replay value and price tag are still too high.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “After completing the main story, there’s little incentive to return for a second run.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional aspect of the game for its gritty aesthetic, which evokes nostalgia and reminds them of the gaming experiences from their childhood.
- “I liked that it was somewhat grungy and kind of made me feel nostalgic about how some games were played during my childhood.”