Codename CURE

"Codename Cure" is a co-op first-person shooter where up to five players can team up to complete objective-based missions or survive waves of zombies. Choose from five character classes, each with unique abilities and equipment, as you plant explosives in infected areas to "cure" them. The game features both online and offline play, with or without AI teammates, and includes Steam Workshop support for custom content.

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Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,559 reviews

gameplay173 positive mentions

stability75 negative mentions

gameplay
441 mentions
39 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is often compared to "Left 4 Dead," featuring straightforward mechanics and cooperative objectives, but it tends to be repetitive and lacks depth. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and fun factor, especially in multiplayer settings, many criticize the clunky mechanics, poor hit registration, and limited content, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, the game offers enjoyable moments, particularly when played with friends, but it may not hold long-term interest due to its simplistic design and lack of variety.
- “The gameplay is incredibly fun despite the lack of content such as maps and character equips.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping, and overall, very good.”
- “The gameplay is very addicting and fun to play, making it enjoyable for its simple yet challenging mechanics.”
- “This is the worst game I have ever played in my entire life; the gameplay is terrible and made me want to do things I never dreamed of doing ever!”
- “The gameplay is awful and the graphics are sub-par.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive and boring; the graphics are mediocre and the game feels like it's still in its early development stage.”
graphics
428 mentions
33 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated, often compared to those of early 2000s titles like Half-Life 2 and Garry's Mod. While many players acknowledge the graphics are subpar, they emphasize that the gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging, particularly in a cooperative setting. Overall, the consensus is that while the visuals may not impress, the fun factor of the game compensates for its graphical shortcomings.
- “The graphics are good, especially for a free game.”
- “Great game, nice graphics, killed some zombies 10/10.”
- “The graphics are acceptable, but the gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed.”
- “It looks like N64 graphics but in a bad way.”
- “Graphics are worse than Pac-Man and words cannot describe how horrible this game is.”
- “The graphics are outdated.”
story
223 mentions
18 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that it lacks a coherent narrative or depth. Most missions revolve around simple objectives like planting bombs and escaping, which, while fun, do not contribute to a meaningful storyline. Overall, players express a desire for more content and a structured story to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “This pursuit spanned nearly a decade, a quest filled with anticipation and hope.”
- “In this video game, you - brave soldier, have a mission to 'cure' all infected people.”
- “Your mission as a squad of trained elites is to 'cure' the zombie population within an area.”
- “This game has no story whatsoever, 10 weapons, and only 3 zombie types, but lord, is it addictive.”
- “Every mission really is the same and there is little incentive to keep playing.”
- “Just straight up zombie killing with, what appears, an absent story line.”
music
197 mentions
28 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitiveness and lack of variety, often citing only a few tracks that can become tiresome quickly. While some appreciate the nostalgic and catchy elements of the soundtrack, others find it poorly suited to the game's atmosphere, describing it as generic or annoying. Overall, players suggest that the game would benefit from a broader selection of music to enhance the experience.
- “The atmosphere is great and the soundtrack is amazing, but the animations are very crude (which you can fix with addons).”
- “The game play is alright, but the original beta music has me absolutely hooked to the point it is permanently stuck in my head.”
- “Graphics are amazing, gameplay is fantastic, the music is catchy, overall a fantastic way to spend some time.”
- “There are only 2-3 music soundtracks which can get old quickly.”
- “The music doesn't fit at all and absolutely ruins the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music is poorly composed, generic, unfitting, and actually makes my ears hurt.”
stability
82 mentions
7 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally described as inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that affect gameplay. While some players find it runs well on various systems and enjoy the experience despite the issues, others criticize it for being unpolished and frustratingly buggy, particularly in its AI and zombie spawning mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in stability to enhance the player experience.
- “Awesome game, very well optimized and runs great with no problems.”
- “The game runs great; the graphics are, as I said before, based on the source engine, and the gameplay itself is simply amazing for a free-to-play game.”
- “Runs great on the Steam Deck/Loki Zero.”
- “It is very buggy and confusing, truthfully quite a disgrace.”
- “Buggy, broken, and unfunctional.”
- “A very good game, I love it, but there are a few problems; first of all, the game is buggy as hell, also the zombies are pretty buggy, and the game kinda lacks in content.”
humor
81 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its comedic elements, such as wacky zombie animations, hilarious glitches, and the fun of playing with friends. The community's bizarre interactions and the ability to create custom maps add to the game's lighthearted atmosphere, making it a source of laughter and enjoyment, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game is considered a funny experience that thrives on its absurdity and the camaraderie of friends.
- “The modding community is great and has produced some amazing maps and good mods that fit into the world of the game, as well as some downright hilarious mods that make the game all the more enjoyable.”
- “Hilarious to see zombies fly in the air from your grenades.”
- “All in all, the game brought my friend and I many hours of laughing and enjoyment.”
monetization
37 mentions
8 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
68 % negative mentions
The game is free-to-play and notably lacks microtransactions, which is a rarity in the current gaming landscape. However, players have expressed frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, particularly when they appear after dying, leading to lag and annoyance. Overall, while the monetization model is appreciated, the implementation of ads has drawn significant criticism.
- “But this game is free and completely without pay-to-win microtransactions and has some variety in game modes.”
- “It's a free game, without any cosmetics or crates or microtransactions.”
- “It's f2p with no microtransactions, and it's great.”
- “The servers constantly crash because of overlayed ads.”
- “The addition of the ads every time you die gets to be very annoying, as they are very loud and still play in the background if you click the 'ok' button.”
- “The sounds from the ads bleed over into actual gameplay.”
replayability
33 mentions
33 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
Replayability in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the extensive modding community and custom maps that enhance replay value, others find the core gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety. The game offers a decent level of replayability through varying difficulties and unique team dynamics, but many feel it quickly loses its appeal due to limited content and repetitive mechanics. Overall, while there are elements that can extend playtime, significant improvements in map variety and game modes are needed to elevate its replayability.
- “You can get a lot of mileage out of the game and it's pretty replayable, especially with all the custom maps, mods, and workshop support due to the game's inherent moddability as a source game.”
- “The modding community is great and the modes you have available are pretty much forever replayable.”
- “Multiple ways to play a mission implies lots of replayability, and since every experience should be different, who gets out, who doesn't, we don't know, you'll have to play and see.”
- “This heavily dampens the replayability since you're always going to be using the exact same sets of guns with no variation.”
- “The map-making community is almost nonexistent, which is a big part of the game's longevity and replay value.”
- “My summary is that Codename Cure is neither original nor provides enough content to make it refreshing or worthwhile to spend time on when compared to free-to-play zombie source shooters with an exponentially larger amount of content and replayability.”
optimization
26 mentions
46 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance on lower-end PCs thanks to the Source engine, others experience significant frame rate issues and performance drops, particularly on certain maps. Some users find the game enjoyable despite these optimization challenges, while others express frustration over lag and load times. Improvements are hoped for in future updates to enhance the overall experience.
- “Awesome game, very well optimized and runs great with no problems.”
- “Even at early access beta, this game is very well optimized and has an 'arcadey feel', so it's not horror but rather laughter with people.”
- “The game uses the Source engine, so it has lots of different functions without being unfriendly to performance. I have an old computer from 2011 with integrated graphics, and I consistently get good framerates.”
- “Needs some optimization, although it's an alright game to play with your buddies once in a while.”
- “Hopefully this game gets optimized at some point; it's basically impossible to play right now because the frame rate is so bad.”
- “Omg, couldn't even run the game at lowest settings at 30 fps. Terrible optimization.”
grinding
20 mentions
5 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment to achieve certain milestones, such as high kill counts or completing challenging missions. While some enjoy the process of improving their skills and playing with friends, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the gameplay feel slow and repetitive. However, a few players appreciate the lack of pay-to-win mechanics and the structured class system, which offers a different approach to grinding.
- “Each one is long and tough, and yet they aren't tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The gameplay is a bit slow at times and the bomb escape missions are very tedious with random paths the game director puts you on.”
- “Trying to 100% the achievements though is a bit more grindy than I'd like it to be.”
atmosphere
16 mentions
31 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
31 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the creepy and immersive elements of the maps, while others criticize the poor graphics, animations, and music that detract from the overall experience. Many users feel that the potential for a more atmospheric experience exists but is hindered by simplistic map designs and a lack of engaging audio. Overall, the game's atmosphere is seen as inconsistent, with some elements enhancing gameplay and others falling flat.
- “It is atmospheric, and I liked the maps a lot.”
- “Maps are creepy in atmosphere and easy to get lost in, and if you get lost you're going to dread the remainder of your time being slowly eaten alive while being ditched by your teammates.”
- “The atmosphere of most, if not all maps seem creepy and add to gameplay, with unexpected twists such as a bridge or platform falling while you're walking on it.”
- “Bad animations, bad graphics, bad music (3 songs?), no atmosphere.”
- “No atmosphere, nasty graphics and simple maps.”
- “The maps are so incredibly simply-designed and provide absolutely zero atmosphere, with bad lighting everywhere.”
emotional
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions from players, ranging from deep sadness and personal reflection to feelings of frustration and despair. Some players report intense emotional experiences, including crying and self-harm, while others express a sense of spiritual blockage, indicating that the game can provoke profound and sometimes troubling feelings. Overall, the emotional impact is significant, with players experiencing a wide range of feelings tied to the game's narrative and mechanics.
- “This game made me cry.”
- “I was about 8 years old when my mother said to him, 'if you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “I only played this game for a short while, and I can say that no game has ever made me feel spiritually constipated before.”