Combat Force

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Combat Force is a single player sport game. It was developed by Matt Sowards and was released on December 6, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Combat Force" is a first-person shooter game featuring a thrilling zombie mode with day-night cycles and power-ups. The game offers unlockables, harder zombie waves, and a sandbox mode, with more expansions to come. Traditional 3D shooter mechanics are included for classic gameplay.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game has a fun gameplay loop reminiscent of classic zombie shooters, with a variety of maps to explore and a decent atmosphere.
Graphics and animations are surprisingly good for a low-budget title, with some players appreciating the lighting effects and overall visual design.
The game is very affordable, making it a decent option for casual gamers looking for a simple zombie shooter experience.

The game is unfinished and poorly optimized, with many features still grayed out and a lack of updates since 2019, leading to a feeling of abandonment.
Zombies are overly tanky, requiring an unrealistic number of shots to kill, which disrupts the gameplay flow and makes it frustrating.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including frame rate drops and glitches that hinder the overall experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting issues like poor lighting and a lack of gamma settings that lead to dark and muddy visuals. However, others appreciate the map design, lighting effects, and overall atmosphere, comparing it favorably to previous titles like Black Ops 2. Overall, while there are criticisms regarding the graphics quality, many acknowledge the effort put into the visuals and animations.
- “The lighting is my favorite part of the game's graphical features, with lens flares and other such effects greatly adding to the realism (granted, it is a zombie game, so a suspension of disbelief is required).”
- “This game reminds me of Black Ops 2 zombies, but with better graphics and atmosphere.”
- “Graphics and atmosphere legendary!”
- “No gamma setting; you have to lower the graphic settings to see something, but when it doesn't look dark and muddy, it looks PS2-era and ugly.”
- “Graphics where okay, and the animations were... okay too.”
- “Graphics: 6/10”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple yet enjoyable, while others criticize it for being clunky and lacking rewarding mechanics, such as headshot bonuses. Many hope for improvements in future updates, particularly regarding enemy resilience and gore mechanics. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as underwhelming, with a score averaging around 2/10.
- “The gameplay, as I said before, is pretty simple, but what actually surprised me was the way the guns handle.”
- “- fun gameplay”
- “Hopefully when the game does get the next update, the gore mechanics are a bit more intense, but also reduce the bullet sponge aspect. Sure, a few hits to the chest is one thing, but since they're undead and survive bullet shots to the chest, just shoot for the head and boom, one shot, one kill.”
- “The worst part is the gameplay.”
- “Clunky gameplay.”
- “Hopefully when the game does get the next update, the gore mechanics are a bit more intense, but also reduce the bullet sponge issue. Sure, a few hits to the chest is one thing, but since they're undead and survive bullet shots to the chest, just shoot for the head and boom, one shot, one kill.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues even on high-end PCs, leading to a frustrating experience. Many feel it is unfinished and unoptimized, though some still find the core gameplay enjoyable despite these shortcomings.
- “Despite the somewhat bad performance, it's actually a really good game.”
- “It's not nearly finished, it's not optimized at all and it doesn't seem to be improving any more.”
- “The optimization is terrible.”
- “Poorly optimized right now, even for PCs that are more high-end, which will hopefully be addressed in the coming week.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently lacks a significant story, focusing instead on zombie survival gameplay, which some players find satisfactory without a narrative. However, there are plans for a story mode to be introduced in the future, which has generated anticipation among users.
- “There is no story that I can speak of, and the game doesn’t need one.”
- “As of now, combat focuses on being a zombie survival shooter with several aspects of progression, but the developer plans to implement a multiplayer mode along with a story mode in 2020, which I am looking forward to.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is minimal, with no accompanying soundtrack during gameplay, which enhances the tension and focus on survival against zombies. While the sound effects, like the zombies' moans, are well-produced, some players feel the soundtrack could benefit from a creepier tone. Overall, the absence of music during critical moments is seen as a positive feature for maintaining immersion.
- “The regular zombies' moans and shuffles are well produced, and while the soundtrack could have used a little more creepiness, it does its job.”
- “Matt is a talented musician, so when I learned he'd be working on a game, I was excited to see how his creativity would flow.”
- “The regular zombies' moans and shuffles are well produced, but the soundtrack could have used a little more creepiness; it does its job.”
- “There is no accompanying soundtrack, but that is probably for the better as you need to be on your toes at all times, lest you be attacked from behind by a sneaky zombie.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is significantly hindered by its unfinished state, as a large portion of the main menu options, including multiplayer, sandbox, and campaign modes, are inaccessible, leaving players with limited content to explore.
- “First off, it's unfinished considering 2/5 of the main menu options are grayed out. Zombies and a training map are playable, while multiplayer, sandbox, and campaign modes are grayed out.”
- “The lack of diverse game modes really limits replayability; once you've played through the available content, there's not much incentive to return.”
- “After completing the main objectives, I found no reason to replay the game. The lack of new challenges or variations makes it feel stale.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and a lack of credit to original creators, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches, excessive recoil, and unresponsive gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience. Many players report that the main game fails to load, resulting in an overall impression of it being an unpolished and buggy product.
- “Unfortunately, it's just not ready. There are tons of glitches, insane recoil, and weird almost aim-lock effects, along with some of the most bullet sponge zombies of any game I have ever played.”
- “The problem is it's way too buggy, and the main game will not load.”
- “It's an unpolished, buggy mess that is asking for far more than what it's worth, and that's saying something.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “Grinding becomes tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I found myself stuck in a grind loop that felt never-ending.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its spectacular lighting, including effective lens flares and fire effects that enhance the overall experience. Many users compare it favorably to Black Ops 2 Zombies, noting that it features improved graphics and a legendary atmosphere.
- “The lighting is spectacular, as the lens flares and firelight blend seamlessly with the atmosphere.”
- “This game reminds me of Black Ops 2 Zombies, but with better graphics and atmosphere.”
- “Graphics and atmosphere are legendary!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be amusing, with players finding it entertaining despite its low cost.