Dark Days: Zombie Survival

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Dark Days: Zombie Survival is a thrilling Action game with a good plot and plenty of humor, but be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and some bugs. In this post-apocalyptic world, you must fight for survival amidst death and despair, utilizing stellar graphics and delightful gameplay to outlast the hordes of undead.

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,696 reviews

graphics377 positive mentions

monetization35 negative mentions

graphics
553 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique art style, often compared to popular titles like Borderlands and Telltale games. Many players appreciate the cartoonish, cell-shaded visuals, which contribute to an immersive experience, although some have noted issues with performance and occasional glitches. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered a strong point, there are calls for further improvements and options for customization.
- “Completely immersive and the graphics are phenomenal!”
- “The graphics are rendered better than most similar games (open world grind-tech tree) but, this game is a glaring pay to play.”
- “I love the graphics of the game and the controls are great, so far it has worked great for me and it is very much so appreciated that we are given multiple bandages and a weapon and clothes in the beginning.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are glitchy.”
- “Terrible graphics, movement was very smooth at all difficult to complete tasks after a certain point.”
- “Very poor graphics.”
gameplay
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
4%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its immersive mechanics, graphics, and overall fun factor. However, several users noted issues such as repetitiveness, clunky controls, and a lack of variety in objectives and resources, which can lead to boredom over time. While the game shows potential and has enjoyable elements, it also requires improvements in mechanics and optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is incredible.”
- “Gameplay is really good.”
- “The game has excellent gameplay and graphics.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much the same as 'Last Day on Earth'.”
- “There is still no update to the gameplay; the location looks almost the same for each difficulty level, there are no missions to complete, less variety of resources or equipment, no repair benches, and so on.”
- “You'll start getting hungry in minutes and you have to eat so much just to satisfy it; you can't sip water, you have to use your entire bottle in one drink. Your storage is unacceptably small, the wait times are atrocious, and all in all, it's not worth it with the clunky controls, unpredictable combat mechanics, and the fact that it's forced pay will ensure this game's failure.”
story
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
8%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and clearer mission progression. While some appreciate the existing storyline and immersive elements, numerous reviews highlight a lack of depth and variety in quests, leading to a sense of stagnation and boredom. Overall, players see potential in the game but urge developers to enhance the storytelling and mission structure for a more engaging experience.
- “It has a solid story line.”
- “Great graphics, gameplay, and great storyline.”
- “I enjoy the game; it has a good story to it and a lot of places to explore.”
- “The game doesn't have much of a story, which is boring.”
- “There are no missions, no storyline, nothing.”
- “This game has no real story to follow or anything to make this game a little more exciting, but I hope it gets better with some little updates.”
monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
22%
70%
The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the option to watch ads for valuable resources, but many criticize the overwhelming presence of ads and high in-app purchase prices. While some users find the ad system fair and beneficial, others feel it leans towards a cash grab, especially with expensive items and a lack of account recovery options. Overall, the game offers a balance of free rewards through ads, but the excessive monetization tactics detract from the experience for many players.
- “One of the best survival games I've tried, and I've played plenty and spent plenty of money on in-app purchases, so yeah, the game is amazing!”
- “I love this game; it's been a long time since I played a game so fun, and there are no ads.”
- “It's a good game and all, but the developers are just cash hungry. There is no account binding to Google Play or Facebook, so all progress will be lost if you change devices, and the only way to get your account back is by making in-app purchases.”
- “If it weren't for the blatant cash grab mechanics, this would be an amazing game.”
- “It's just a poor ripoff of Last Day on Earth; the in-game purchase prices are incredulously high, 80 dollars for a backpack, no way.”
- “The only culprit is the in-app purchases that are way too overwhelming.”
stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing during loading screens and gameplay, often preventing players from starting or continuing their sessions. Many users report being unable to progress past certain loading percentages, and glitches such as character control freezes and graphical problems are common. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for updates and bug fixes to improve stability.
- “Plays well, runs great and no major bugs so far.”
- “But after a amount of time you spend playing you get hit with a bug that once you try opening the game it freezes at the load screen every time you try playing it.”
- “Uninstalled and reinstalled it and it keeps crashing at the same exact place; the screen freezes when the Azure logo on the loading screen pops up.”
- “Game freezes every time I start it up.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, which many players find tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration over low drop rates for essential items. While some players enjoy the grinding aspect and find it fun, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making resource farming feel like a chore rather than an engaging part of gameplay. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, the grinding mechanics need improvement to enhance player enjoyment.
- “However, the game just ended up being very grindy.”
- “Started off great, then way too grindy.”
- “The game isn't bad, I just can't enjoy 'resource farming and management: the game.' That's literally all you end up doing, farming all those resources and hoping you get what you are looking for.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the graphics amusing and the gameplay situations, such as dodging zombies and raiding bases, to be comically entertaining. Many users appreciate the lighthearted tone, noting that even frustrating moments can lead to laughter. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into its mechanics and visuals, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game is like LDOE but 100x better. The gold (buyable currency) can be found and made around the world, it has many locations and it has a pretty interesting beginning. Though I haven't seen any other cutscenes or anything, the game has the whole big zombie = scary game vibe, but it's kind of funny and you can dodge them pretty easily.”
- “😂😂 So funny game.”
- “Controls are ugh... building a wall is freaking hilarious.”
- “Not funny and also slow.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and good graphics, many others experience significant issues such as FPS drops, crashes, and long loading times. Users express frustration with the game's unoptimized state, particularly during looting and in multiplayer scenarios, indicating a need for improvements to enhance stability and performance.
- “The gameplay is awesome with great graphics and performance.”
- “Good game, good visuals, good performance.”
- “Good graphic and good performance.”
- “The game is unoptimized for its FPS drops drastically while looting.”
- “This game looks cool, but I faced many issues like the app crashing sometimes, controls not working smoothly, and the optimization is also not good; only the graphics are good.”
- “Performance is awful; I waited 7 minutes to load the game and then gave up.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its atmospheric quality and liken it to classic titles like Diablo II, others find it irritating and request an option to mute it. Several users express frustration over the lack of a music toggle, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance for some, but it poses a significant annoyance for others.
- “Love these cell-shaded graphics; the atmosphere and the music are top-notch, no complaints yet.”
- “Is fun the music the graphics it's good.”
- “The only reason I don't give 5 stars is that there is no option to turn off the music. It's already getting on my last nerve. I don't want to have to abandon this just because of that, so please sort it out and add an option to turn off the music, not the sound effects, just the music.”
- “I think they need to change the background music.”
- “Need a mute button for background music; it's irritating for longer play.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark tone, unique cell-shaded graphics, and immersive music, creating a captivating survival experience that surpasses similar titles. Players express strong enjoyment of the overall ambiance, highlighting it as a standout feature.
- “I am currently enjoying the game and love the atmosphere and survival aspects.”
- “It's a great game with a dark atmosphere, unique style of graphics, and a satisfying battle system.”
- “I love these cell-shaded graphics; the atmosphere and the music are top-notch, no complaints yet.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
While the character design and mechanics are praised for their clarity and ease of use, players express disappointment in the lack of meaningful character development, noting that reaching higher levels does not enhance skills or abilities beyond crafting options. This absence of progression is seen as a significant drawback.
- “Character design was good and the mechanics were easy to interpret and utilize.”
- “Reached level 32 and there is no character development; the only skill set is being able to build more things.”
- “Character development is a big loss.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting their enjoyment and dedication to it. However, the lack of a save feature has led to feelings of heartbreak when progress is lost, indicating that the ability to save and restore progress is crucial for enhancing their overall experience.
- “Thanks for this great game. Honestly, I really like this game. I have been playing it since the first time it came out until now. However, the thing that prevents me from giving it a 5-star rating is the lack of a save game feature. I progressed to level 41, and when I accidentally deleted the game, my save was gone. Starting over at level 1 was such a heartbreaking experience. Please add cloud save functionality, and I will definitely give it 5 stars. Hope you guys see this.”