Chasing Dead

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Chasing Dead is a single player shooter game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by 2020 Venture and was released on March 3, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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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 moments during gameplay.
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, graphical 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Graphics and animations are subpar, often feeling outdated and lacking polish, making the game feel more like an early access title.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 mechanics are clunky, with issues such as awkward controls and unresponsive actions, leading to frustration during combat.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The story of "Chasing Dead" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it clichéd and poorly explained, often leaving them confused about the plot's progression and character motivations. While some appreciate the use of live-action cutscenes and the unique premise of a zombie-infested alternate Earth, others criticize the narrative for being linear and lacking depth. Overall, the game offers an entertaining experience for those who prioritize gameplay over story coherence, but it may disappoint players seeking a well-developed narrative.
- “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 the heck 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%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as subpar or entry-level, often comparing them unfavorably to older titles. 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 leans towards the graphics needing significant improvement to meet modern standards.
- “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 fun 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 enjoyable moments, particularly in boss fights and gore mechanics, it suffers from a lack of polish and repetitive enemy spawn patterns. Overall, players find the gameplay to be a mixed bag, with potential that remains unfulfilled due to its amateurish execution.
- “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
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and engaging, often eliciting laughter through funny bugs and unexpected moments. While some aspects, like voice acting and sound design, may be lacking, the overall experience is described as fun and entertaining, balancing humor with gameplay excitement. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke both laughter and thrills, making it a 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 of elements.”
- “Actually, the music is pretty cool.”
- “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 knife that can't even slice a tomato.”
- “The background music is forgettable and does not enhance the gaming experience.”
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
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance on high-end systems, with users experiencing significant framerate drops during intense gameplay scenarios, such as crowded battles and boss fights. Adjusting the screen resolution was necessary for achieving smoother performance, indicating a lack of effective optimization.
- “The optimization really shines through in the smoother gameplay experience, especially during intense battles.”
- “After tweaking the settings, I noticed a significant improvement in framerates, making the game much more enjoyable.”
- “I had to change the screen resolution to achieve solid, lag-free performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the lowest settings.”
- “Frequent frame drops make it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively drawing players into the action and enhancing the experience of zombie combat. Reviewers highlight the engaging environment and straightforward gameplay, making it a recommended choice for gamers seeking an intense and captivating atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
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, leading to a perception of it being a one-time experience.
- “A few hours of gameplay, once and done. The replay value is too low for the price tag.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful incentives to replay, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “After completing the game, I found no reason to go back. The replayability is severely lacking.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional aspect of the game for its gritty aesthetic, which evokes nostalgia and reminds them of their childhood gaming experiences.
- “I liked that it was somewhat grungy and kind of made me feel nostalgic about how some games were played during my childhood.”