Dawn of Zombies: Survival Game

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"Dawn of Zombies: Survival" is a action-packed game set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. With an intriguing storyline, outstanding gameplay, awesome graphics, and fantastic music, it offers an immersive experience. However, be prepared for grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that may hinder your gameplay. The game challenges you to survive in a state of war after a zombie apocalypse, making it a thrilling experience.

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Play Modes

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

Dawn of Zombies: Survival Game screenshot

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story490 positive mentions

monetization204 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay, making it visually appealing and engaging.
The game offers a good balance of challenge and progression, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed.
The energy system is well-implemented, allowing players to restore energy through food and other means, making it less frustrating than other survival games.

Items and weapons have low durability, breaking too quickly and requiring constant crafting or purchasing, which can be frustrating.
The game can feel like a pay-to-win experience, as certain items and upgrades are difficult to obtain without spending real money.
Loading times are excessively long, causing interruptions in gameplay and leading to frustration for players.

story
1,000 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
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The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engagement, with many players appreciating the unique narrative elements that set it apart from other survival games. However, some users express frustration with the difficulty of certain missions, which often require high-level gear that can be hard to obtain without spending money. Overall, while the storyline is compelling and well-developed, players feel that balancing the challenge with accessibility is crucial for maintaining enjoyment.
- “The story is interesting and just amazing.”
- “Great game, good graphics, good story; it's really an amazing survival game I have ever played.”
- “I love the story line as well as the smooth progression.”
- “The story mode of the game is trash; all of the missions are awful.”
- “It's impossible to do missions, quests, and achievements without paying and purchasing.”
- “The quest suddenly disappeared and I cannot continue the quest.”
graphics
977 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
20%
2%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and immersive environments, often comparing them favorably to other survival games. However, some users have reported issues with lag and performance, particularly on lower-end devices, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, optimization could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is easy, you'd have to be pretty incompetent or just don't have experience with survival games if you die a lot in this game.”
- “Amazing graphics and gameplay.”
- “Graphics are fantastic!”
- “The graphics are very poor; however, the gameplay is decent.”
- “The game is fun, but the graphics are kind of bad and it's really slow.”
- “Despite having a high-performance device, the game lags unnecessarily even in low graphics.”
gameplay
522 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging mechanics, graphics, and storyline. However, frequent crashes, connection issues, and a pay-to-win model have frustrated users, particularly regarding item durability and the loss of gear upon death. While some find the gameplay rewarding and immersive, others criticize it for being grindy and overly reliant on in-app purchases, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “This game is very awesome, I've been playing it for a while now, it has incredible graphics and gameplay and storyline.”
- “The gameplay, storyline, crafting, and combat system are nice.”
- “The gameplay is great as long as you don't spend any money and never need to contact support.”
- “Everything about the gameplay is bad: poor inventory, possible to lose your items, steep difficulty, easily broken gear, and nearly every task requires energy.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and grindy, with equipment needing constant repair or replacement.”
- “Items break way too quickly to the point that there's hardly any benefit in getting hard-to-grind gear. I paid for some weapons and they lasted me 3 missions then broken and gone; it's a cash grab.”
monetization
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
21%
74%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and aggressive in-app purchase prompts. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the overwhelming presence of ads often disrupts gameplay and leads to crashes, making the experience feel like a cash grab. Despite the potential for enjoyable gameplay, the reliance on microtransactions and the constant push for purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment for many users.
- “I was impressed by not having the feeling that in-app purchases were required but indeed optional.”
- “A good variety of loot, you're not forced on rails to the hard set pieces until you want to, the in-game purchases are not essential and the sell is soft by modern standards.”
- “Great game, even though there are in-app purchases, free players can still play it nicely and the prices are affordable too.”
- “The game constantly throws up ads that offer fancy clothes and weapons for large sums of money.”
- “The moment you start up the game, you are bombarded by in-game purchase pop-ups and you have to close 3 windows before even starting to play.”
- “It's fun for a while but eventually it becomes impossible to farm or do missions without having to make an in-game purchase.”
grinding
223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration. While some appreciate the challenge and the sense of achievement that comes from resource gathering and crafting, others criticize the repetitive nature of the tasks and the pressure to engage in microtransactions to expedite progress. Overall, players suggest that while grinding is a core part of the experience, it could benefit from adjustments to make it less burdensome and more rewarding.
- “It's well paced, the crafting mechanics are useful, and they aren't tedious. You don't risk losing everything if you don't play 24/7.”
- “Amazing game where you can enjoy survival and a good story, with no grinding and hard stuff going on, which is a plus.”
- “Full of microtransactions, lack of respect for players' time, grinding takes way too much time and I don't want to waste my time.”
- “The grind is tedious, repetitive, and boring.”
- “Every single item in the game is obtainable without the need to spend a penny, but there's a catch: if you don't spend money, then expect to spend several hours of repetitive grinding just to get the good gear you want.”
stability
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and lagging during gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game locking up, especially during intense moments or when accessing inventory, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users appreciate the game's potential and storyline, the overwhelming consensus is that stability improvements are urgently needed for a smoother gaming experience.
- “The updates bring new adventure and no glitches.”
- “Excellent gameplay, no glitches as of yet.”
- “And the game is mostly bug-free so far and it looks nice.”
- “Very laggy; it is a nightmare just to open my inventory and crashes all the time. It's not a space issue because I have 4GB of space left. Good game and interesting story, but it's impossible to continue after getting your new allies because when I try to enter the ark floor 2, it freezes and crashes.”
- “You really need to work on the stability of the game; it crashes a lot. Most of the time, it is unplayable. The game freezes and crashes way too much, especially during boss fights. This has happened to me several times, and retrieving equipment is not always possible, especially if it is an event, which gets really annoying.”
- “The game freezes every other time and then boots me out. It is a very fun game, but the connection is so buggy.”
optimization
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
19%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant performance issues such as lag, crashes, and slow loading times, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users report smooth gameplay and good graphics, others express frustration over clunky mechanics, a poor inventory system, and the need for better resource management. Despite recent updates improving performance for some, a consensus remains that further optimization is necessary for a more stable and enjoyable experience.
- “The game overall is well made, the only thing I'd suggest is to perform a bit of optimization, as it can use up quite a bit of resources on some devices.”
- “Great game, good optimization and graphics, not pay-to-win or hard, overall pretty good.”
- “Best survival game for low performance machines.”
- “Its a good game but there are lots of things that need to be optimized, like you can add water to anvil one by one, but you can't add fuel in the same way. The progression of crafting materials is so irritating; everyone knows in this game you need a good backpack, but you can't find it anywhere. You have to craft a good one at level 62, but the best level backpack is at level 74.”
- “However, performance has gone rapidly downhill.”
- “Despite having a high-performance device, the game lags unnecessarily even in low graphics.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and enjoyment of gameplay. However, some users report issues with audio clarity and glitches, detracting from the overall experience. While the ambient music and sound effects are often described as stunning, there are calls for improvements to the background music and sound quality.
- “Luckily, the soundtrack is nice to listen to.”
- “The graphics are nice, the music gives a good atmosphere, and the controls/gameplay are easy to understand.”
- “Great graphics, great music, what's not to love?”
- “But the downside for me is the background music; it sounds like broken pieces of glass or something. I tried reinstalling it, but it didn't work.”
- “Please consider improving the background music and sound.”
- “Very nice game, but there is some problem with the audio. I have a OnePlus 7+ and I heard metallic sounds when I enable the game music.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive graphics and ambient sounds, creating an engaging experience reminiscent of titles like Fallout and Days Gone. While the music enhances the overall vibe, some players note that the combat can feel stiff and the grind slow. Overall, the combination of visuals, sound, and easy controls contributes to a captivating and addictive atmosphere.
- “The graphics look good and, together with the ambient sounds, create a perfect atmosphere.”
- “Absolutely amazing for a mobile game, this game is like taking the general atmosphere from the Fallout games and putting it in a Diablo-style hack and slasher, but with careful resource management and lots of scavenging required.”
- “Good atmosphere in the game, kind of reminds me a little of Days Gone and Dead Rising, oh, and did I mention it's very addictive.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a mixed bag, with some enjoying its comedic elements while others note that the difficulty can overshadow the fun. The graphics are often described as "hilariously bad," adding to the game's charm for some, but frustrating for others. Overall, the humor contributes to a lighthearted experience, even amidst challenging gameplay.
- “Funny game and I love it, but why is there no email or data backups? I don't know, but why do I have to build everything every time I change my phone?”
- “You funny!”
- “Funny game, great pastime.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its abundance of loot, unique items, and engaging storylines and quests. However, technical issues such as frequent crashes can hinder the experience, potentially affecting players' willingness to replay. Despite these drawbacks, many users find the game enjoyable enough to return to for extended play.
- “Lots of loot and unique items keep the replayability high.”
- “Great game, definitely pay to win, but the story, quests, and different things to do give it replay value and endless hours of enjoyment.”
- “More effort put into the storyline makes it more playable than the others.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
Players express a mix of frustration and disappointment regarding the emotional impact of the game, particularly due to mechanics that lead to significant item loss and progress rollback. While some appreciate the game's difficulty and design, many feel that the glitches and punitive systems create a heart-wrenching experience, detracting from their overall enjoyment and investment in the game.
- “It's great that energy can be easily restored; however, it's heartbreaking that loot cannot be retrieved upon death at certain locations.”
- “Losing items to a buggy system has to be the most heartbreaking thing. A perfect cold chest plate that I've spent all week grinding for, and my 15-placement backpack—it's just too much of a kick in the teeth.”
- “I hope the gameplay isn't heart-wrenching.”
- “If you enjoy a very long, boring storyline, this game might be for you.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the attempts at emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its depth and realism, highlighting the thoughtful design and unique storytelling that enhance the overall experience. They suggest that the game could benefit from even more extensive character development, drawing comparisons to the successful approaches used by Bethesda.
- “I have to say, I'm totally blown away by the thought and effort that the devs put into every element of character design and the universe.”
- “It is realistic, with a unique story and enjoyable character development.”
- “Good game so far; I think you all should do more character development like Bethesda does with their games.”
- “Good game so far, but I think you all should do more character development like Bethesda does with their games.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited choices in character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity for more engaging storytelling.”