Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare
- March 8, 2017
- Mobirate
- 3h median play time
Repel pixel zombies waves. Tower defense in survival zombie games.Strategy games
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Reviews
- Great pixel art and animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Fun and engaging gameplay that requires strategy and planning.
- Optional ads for rewards, allowing players to progress without mandatory interruptions.
- Significant difficulty spikes that make progression frustrating, especially in later levels.
- High costs for units and upgrades, leading to a pay-to-win feel.
- Slow resource generation and limited gameplay time due to the fuel system.
- monetization1,356 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on ads and in-app purchases to progress. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads for rewards, others feel that the game is designed to push players towards spending money, making it difficult to advance without watching numerous ads or making purchases. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is enjoyable, the aggressive monetization tactics detract from the overall experience.
“No ads unless you want them for rewards.”
“In-game purchases are not needed to enjoy the game, which is quite refreshing for players on a budget.”
“It has basically no ads and the game gets progressively harder, making it feel like an actual game instead of a mobile cash grab.”
“Playing the game doesn't really reward anything, just watch ads or pay to progress.”
“I get that the game is free and ads are optional, but they make the game frustratingly hard so that you give in and purchase something in order to pass certain sections.”
“The game is fun, but the progression system requires you to watch endless ads to gain in-game currency.”
- gameplay851 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, beautiful pixel art, and strategic depth, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with the game's reliance on grinding, pay-to-win elements, and a fuel system that limits playtime, which can detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is solid and addictive, the difficulty spikes and monetization strategies often lead to a sense of imbalance and frustration among players.
“The gameplay is fun and unique, the pixelated art style is fantastic, PvP isn't perfect but is far from bad, no forced ads.”
“The gameplay is engaging and I like the challenges.”
“The gameplay is simple yet exhaustive, the zombies are unnerving, and the sense of satisfaction from escorting a commandeered school bus through forbidden wastelands is second to none.”
“My only real problem stems from the gameplay; on occasion, the game feels very luck-based, with units able to miss attacks, not attacking at all, and just generally being outclassed by a lot of enemies, making a lot of wins in levels feel incredibly luck-based.”
“The game is excellent, like a really well-made game from the flawless pixel animation to the features and gameplay, but the problem lies in the difficulty; once you surpass certain levels, the difficulty escalates ridiculously.”
“The gameplay is just repetitive and boring; I don't even understand why games like this get well-rated, but it is just so boring. If only the developers put more effort into gameplay, this would have been a good game, but for now, it's just not a fun game.”
- graphics809 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their charming pixel art style, which many players find nostalgic and visually appealing. Reviewers appreciate the smooth animations and the overall aesthetic, noting that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, despite some concerns about difficulty and monetization. Overall, the art style is frequently highlighted as a standout feature that draws players in and keeps them engaged.
“The art style and hue and overall look of the game is so good and pleasing to the eye, it's not a game where everything is as bright as the sun; it can be played at night pretty well.”
“The pixel-based graphics are outstanding, the characters and enemies are well crafted, the animation is very fluid and smooth, and the audio work is fantastic.”
“I love the pixel art style; it brings me back to my childhood gaming days.”
“The graphics alone are 5 stars but the gameplay is 5 too!”
“Terrible gameplay, bad graphics, if I could give a zero star I would do it.”
“I pretty much enjoyed this game but I'm kinda sad with the graphics.”
- story790 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its interesting narrative and engaging characters. However, many users express frustration over the pacing and difficulty of missions, which often feel unbalanced, leading to a grind-heavy experience that can detract from the enjoyment of the story. Additionally, players desire more depth in the storytelling, particularly in later stages, as well as more rewards for completing missions to enhance progression.
“The story is surprisingly interesting.”
“Great game, great concept, but why does it get so difficult, I'm doing everything, my people are upgraded and I still can only get 2 stars or less on pretty much every single mission.”
“I love the story, the gameplay, and the zombies; it's very fun. More people should try it out.”
“The game becomes so reliant on the in-game currency, which is only gained by waiting 8+ hours for a task completion, or by completing missions.”
“The missions and zombies themselves also didn't feel unique from one another.”
“The story that was in it felt like it was cut off at some point.”
- grinding471 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly in the later stages, which can lead to frustration for players. Many users express that while they enjoy the gameplay, the slow progression and low rewards for completing levels make it feel tedious, often pushing them towards in-app purchases to advance more quickly. Recent updates have improved the grinding experience somewhat, but the overall sentiment remains that the game is heavily reliant on grinding and monetization, making it challenging for free-to-play players.
“Solid game and so far not too grindy, great for when you have a small amount of spare time each day.”
“Buying new crew types are pretty expensive but not too grindy.”
“Overall fun and not too grindy.”
“I spend all my time grinding and upgrading to make my units better, but no matter how hard I try, I can never pass that damn level. It's hard to grind for coins when you only get so little amount.”
“The grinding in this game can be ridiculous sometimes, playing the same few missions on repeat until you can upgrade one unit just to do it again.”
“It's a fun game, but it gets very grindy and time-consuming, which leads the game to be tedious and boring sometimes.”
- music99 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its fitting, atmospheric, and nostalgic qualities that complement the pixel art style. While some users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, the majority appreciate the engaging and immersive experience it provides during gameplay. However, a few players have mentioned issues with the inability to mute the music, which can detract from their enjoyment.
“It's by far one of, if not the best mobile games I've played, with a concept I don't see too often, solid pixel art, and a pretty damn good soundtrack.”
“The music is perfect, and the character units are funny and good easter eggs.”
“Great tactical game with a good soundtrack and nice pixel artwork.”
“Either it's stuck at loading screen or black screen with background music at random times.”
“It's impossible to turn off in-game music or sound effects and it's just annoying for no reason.”
“I love the game but I can't find a way to turn off the music; it's a little annoying.”
- stability59 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during loading screens and gameplay transitions. While some players enjoy the game and find it engaging, the persistent bugs and glitches significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and calls for urgent updates to address these issues. Overall, stability remains a major concern, impacting player enjoyment and progression.
“No glitches to speak of in the game so far.”
“In fact, it is pretty well done and runs great.”
“As for the gameplay, it's not buggy and the mechanics are decent.”
“It randomly freezes and gets stuck on a black screen (in between loading screens to the game itself).”
“The game just keeps crashing; you'll get into a good spot or where you're having a blast and then bam, it freezes or crashes.”
“Hope you don't want to play for more than 5 minutes, because the game freezes and crashes after around that time.”
- humor44 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly through its quirky character animations and humorous references to the zombie genre. The lighthearted storylines and comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable experience, making it a fun time-killer despite some frustrations with monetization and gameplay mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to blend humor with engaging gameplay, keeping them hooked and laughing throughout.
“The humor is good, the game is well paced, and the minute amount of story there is, is really good, and surrounds the game in an air of mystery.”
“This game genuinely made me laugh out loud.”
“The gameplay is smooth and honestly stupidly funny (good funny), and I keep getting drawn back to it because it's oddly addicting.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
“The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere23 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, combining beautiful pixel art, a haunting soundtrack, and a tense setting that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the emotional depth it brings, particularly in the context of a zombie apocalypse. While some note that gameplay can be slow and repetitive, the atmospheric elements consistently contribute to a rewarding and engaging environment.
“I could quickly see past that once I noted the game has been ingeniously crafted from the design to the sound such as the music theme, which helps a lot to immerse in the zombie survival atmosphere.”
“Beautiful pixel art, breathtaking atmospherics, and a loving attention to detail by the makers.”
“Love pixel art and zombies, the atmosphere in every level brings the feeling of total annihilation which is pretty realistic, I love it.”
“Love pixel art and zombies; the atmosphere in every level brings the feeling of total annihilation, which is pretty realistic.”
“I could quickly see past that once I noted the game has been ingeniously crafted from the design to the sound, such as the music theme, which helps a lot to immerse in the zombie survival atmosphere.”
“Don't get me wrong here, it grows on you, which enhances the atmosphere and you start wanting your stock, base unit redneck to be leveled up.”
- character development17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its high-quality pixelated graphics and diverse character designs, which many players find appealing and creative. However, some users express concerns about the slow progression in character development and the impact of pay-to-win mechanics, which can overshadow the overall experience. While the character designs are celebrated, there is a call for more depth and customization options in character development.
“The game is super fun and I enjoy the character design a lot.”
“High quality pixelized character designs; it doesn't feel pay to win or pay to play in my opinion at least.”
“Huge praise to character design!”
“However, character development probably will take ages.”
“Lovely game, but I adore the character design and how your own troops can turn into zombies.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability. While some players highlight high replay value and enjoyable gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs, others criticize the lack of meaningful replayability due to diminishing rewards and restrictive updates. Many users suggest that additional content and modes could enhance the game's replayability significantly.
“Fantastic gameplay, stunning art style, and astonishing replayability.”
“Super fun and replayable.”
“Good strategy and lots of replayability!”
“There is 0 replayability after your first run.”
“Bad replayability since the rewards sharply drop after finishing a scenario once; it's practically get this done perfectly then make bad choices in investments and continue the story till you hit a wall you can no longer overcome.”
“And the devs are dead set on not reversing the update, which is a damn shame; it has removed the replayability factor by a whole lot.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its smooth performance and charming graphics, others report issues such as stuttering, battery drain, and a need for better optimization across devices. Some users highlight improvements in specific modes, but there are still calls for easier gameplay and further enhancements to the overall experience.
“Fun and tedious; it's improved drastically over the years. Its biggest strength is its charm, and the forced optimization of your team makes you really think about how you play.”
“A very well done and optimized game, but it is a little grindy.”
“This is a really good game. I love the lack of forceful ads; the game is well optimized and the character designs are awesome. Just a really good game.”
“Poor optimization.”
“There's a lot of bad performance and battery drain issues for a game with this kind of graphics.”
“Recent update introduced a lot of stuttering during gameplay.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be emotionally engaging and wholesome, appreciating its charming pixelated art style and cute animations of both zombies and humans. Despite some technical issues, such as input delays and device overheating, the overall fun and enjoyment of the game shine through, making it a recommended experience.
“Kinda wholesome.”
“This game is literally the best pixelated touching unit game; it's amazing, the animations, the cute styled zombies, also humans xd.”
