Dead Alliance

About

Dead Alliance is a fast-paced, multiplayer zombie shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Take strategic control of bases overrun with zombies, using them as weapons against opposing factions. Engage in modes like Capture and Hold, King of the Hill, Free for All, and Team Deathmatch, and utilize a variety of zMods to manipulate zombies to your advantage. In this wasteland, your only hope for survival is to use the dead or join them.

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Play Modes

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept of using zombies as distractions and weapons against opponents.
It runs better on PC than on PS4, making it a more enjoyable experience for some players.
At a low sale price, some players found it to be a somewhat fun and chill game.

The game servers have completely shut down, making it unplayable and requiring the use of third-party tools for achievements.
Many players criticize the game for being poorly made, with basic controls and a lack of depth in gameplay.
The pricing is considered outrageous for the content provided, with many feeling it is not worth the retail price.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing its unnatural mechanics, poor hit detection, and subpar optimization. While some appreciate the potential of the zombie weapon mechanic and the variety of modes, the overall execution is seen as shallow and plagued by bugs, making it feel like a waste of time and money. Players also express frustration over the game's pay-to-win elements and the lack of innovation in shooting mechanics.
- “I might get crucified for saying this, but Umbrella Corps has very similar mechanics (using the zombies as a weapon against your opponents) but does it all exponentially better.”
- “Gameplay was good; the maps needed to be bigger, but I've been following this title from closed beta.”
- “All of the zombie horde control mechanics feel fresh, and there are plenty of different modes to try. At least they tried to provide single-player content.”
- “The gameplay feels unnatural, and it doesn't help that the hit detection is garbage.”
- “The optimization is not where it should be, and it doesn't help that the gameplay is in bad condition. I get 44 fps on high with a GTX 970 and AMD FX-8350; this is not good.”
- “There is a decent game buried here, but digging through the bugs, shallow gameplay, and underwhelming mechanics is just not worth it.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
44%
31%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the textures and overall visual quality, while others criticize them as outdated, likening them to PS2 standards. Users noted issues such as glitches and poor hit detection, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite the ability to adjust some graphic settings, many found the visuals disappointing and not reflective of current gaming standards.
- “The game looks like a glorious mess, in a good way; the graphics are surprisingly well-textured and clean. Good job!”
- “The graphics are pretty good.”
- “This time they at least let you change a few graphic settings.”
- “It crashes constantly, the graphics are bad even by PS2 standards, no variety in weapons or maps, and the hit detection is absolutely awful.”
- “The graphics are terrible; I can't believe they would put something like this out on the market. Save your money.”
- “The graphics, even on my PS4 Pro, looked like PS2 graphics and the game continued to glitch.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and poor animations for both zombies and weapons. Many feel it was released in a half-finished state, lacking depth and suffering from significant hit registration issues, leading to calls for urgent patches. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently unplayable due to its instability.
- “Buggy animations for both the zombies and the weapons; it's not even worth it.”
- “I'd just like to comment on the general response to this game as people are crapping all over it. The hit registration is bad, there are some glitches, and there's not much depth in content.”
- “Very buggy and glitchy; needs a patch ASAP.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that it prioritizes profit over quality and gameplay experience. Additionally, there are concerns about misleading advertising and the game's overall value, especially in light of server issues.
- “The whole point of it is to make another cash grab, FPS, multiplayer.”
- “I don't like the fact that Amazon and the third party sold a bogus game knowing that the server shut down. It's a fault in advertisement.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its self-awareness, particularly in poking fun at the pricing of downloadable content, which some players find amusing despite the lack of choice in modes or levels. This tongue-in-cheek commentary adds a layer of levity to the overall experience.
- “Sure, you can't choose the mode or level, but it saves you from paying for a hilariously overpriced $20 DLC.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The optimization of the game is criticized for being subpar, with players reporting low frame rates, such as 44 fps on high settings with decent hardware like a GTX 970 and AMD FX-8350. Overall, the game's performance issues significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
- “The optimization is not where it should be, and it doesn't help that the gameplay is in bad condition. I get 44 FPS on high with a GTX 970 and AMD FX-8350; this is not good.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to a frustrating experience. Even with decent hardware, the performance is disappointing.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low frame rates and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable on my setup.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for a dedicated story mode, indicating that the current narrative elements may be lacking or insufficient for a more immersive experience.
- “I wish it had a story mode.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage.”