Dead Empire: Zombie War
- June 14, 2020
- Tap4fun (Hong Kong) Limited
"Dead Empire: Zombie War" is a real-time strategy game set during the late modern period, where players fight against invaders and their evil zombie forces as a Commander, leading powerful troops and beautiful female Officers. The game features a new free control system for troops and vividly recreated cities and battlefields of Europe. Players can unite with other Commanders to establish a guild and work towards achieving world peace.
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and a fun zombie theme, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is engaging and offers a good balance between construction time, resources, and base management.
- Players who enjoyed Kiss of War will likely find this game enjoyable as it retains similar mechanics with a new twist.
- The game is criticized for being a reskin of Kiss of War, with minimal changes and a lack of originality.
- Many players report that the game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete.
- There are frequent technical issues, including loading problems and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
- graphics83 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their high quality, detail, and immersive nature. Players appreciate the atmospheric visuals that enhance gameplay, although some express a desire for improvements in performance and optimization. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Great graphics and music that really gives the game its own atmosphere.”
“The graphics are sick...and it feels and looks like a 2020 game and better.”
“Fantastic game extremely great graphics feels like real world scenario.”
“They need to make this game like the commercials that they advertise all the time; that type of graphics would make it a top seller.”
“Same game concept that's been around for over a decade, just with new graphics.”
“Sick and tired of games using fake graphics in ads to get you to install them.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some players praising the fun, immersive experience and smooth mechanics, while others criticize it for being derivative, filled with exploitative mechanics, and plagued by misleading advertisements. Many appreciate the graphics and unique themes, such as zombies, but express frustration over certain game-breaking elements and the presence of paywalls. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable by some, but standard and flawed by others, reflecting a divide in player experiences.
“Love the style and gameplay of this game.”
“Very immersive gameplay, and the graphics are amazing.”
“Very nice and smooth gameplay, very addictive and fun.”
“The game mechanics make it impossible to beat challenges, such as collecting a four-leaf clover special item.”
“Sadly, gameplay is just another empire builder clone.”
“The gameplay shown in the ads doesn't exist in the actual game.”
- monetization36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for misleading advertising, with many users expressing frustration that the actual gameplay does not match the promotional materials. While the game is not overly aggressive with in-game ads and purchases, players feel deceived by the false representation of the game in advertisements, labeling it as a cash grab. Overall, the disconnect between the ads and the actual game experience has left many users feeling disappointed and misled.
“For one, this is nothing like the advertisement video shows at all, and to me, that's just lazy.”
“The ads are a lie, and I wasted money hoping it wasn't.”
“This is a fraud game; it shows advertisement of something and provides something else.”
- story24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and fun, while others criticize it for being repetitive and derivative, often comparing it to "Kiss of War" with a zombie twist. While the graphics and character interactions are praised, many feel the storyline lacks originality and depth, leading to a somewhat boring experience. Overall, the narrative has potential but is hampered by its similarities to other titles and a lack of innovation.
“The plot draws you in and keeps you interested; interaction with the characters is optional and the gameplay progresses with or without it, but with it, the eye candy is very nice.”
“Still new to the game, but the graphics are great and the storyline is fun.”
“Great game, fun experience, and great storyline so far.”
“All they have done is changed some wording in the storyline so instead of battling WWII type enemies, they are zombies.”
“And the storyline is drivel on top of that with repetitive gameplay.”
“I realized getting into it that the story is just horrid.”
- stability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent lags, freezes, and force closures, alongside numerous glitches that significantly impact gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective customer support in addressing these issues, leading to a negative overall experience. Despite some positive remarks about gameplay and graphics, the persistent technical problems overshadow these aspects.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playtime.”
“The performance is consistently reliable, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Game already lags, freezes, and force closes.”
“The update is full of catastrophic glitches.”
“It freezes as soon as it opens.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its atmospheric quality and epic feel, while others criticize it for being overly loud and intrusive, often drowning out voice dialogue. While some find the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, others feel it detracts from gameplay, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's identity, but its execution may not appeal to all players.
“Great graphics and music that really gives the game its own atmosphere.”
“Awesome graphics, story, kickass music!”
“This game has epic music ... love it 😎”
“The zombies you can pop on the world map by touching them, or the new doom-esque soundtrack aren't worth it.”
“Picked USA but it still gave me a 'Natasha' with an accent... and there is music playing louder than her voice, with no way to turn it off or end the tutorial.”
“And the irritating loud music over the voices put me off within 1 minute of installing the game, so I uninstalled.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, noting that it can be fun and free-to-play, though it may become tedious at times. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of automatic farming features and the ability to search for specific enemies, which could enhance the overall experience.
“Farming could be made to be automatic, which would help everyone.”
“A bit tedious at times but an enjoyable game nonetheless.”
“Wish we could search for cyclops like we can with invaders and farming.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both entertaining and engaging, particularly in the design of boss enemies and the overall comedic tone. The action-packed gameplay complements the humor, making for a fun and enjoyable experience.
“Really funny game with action all the time.”
“Killing the zombies is fun, and the boss enemies are cool and funny-looking.”
“Pretty cool and funny to play.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players feeling uncomfortable due to the flirtatious interactions and suggestive dialogue, while others appreciate the engaging gameplay despite these elements. The contrast between lighthearted moments and more serious themes creates a complex emotional experience that may not resonate with all players.
“Touching a girl's arm and flirting in the first few moments.”
“Went from 'you shouldn't be touching me like that, commander' to 'you are so well endowed, commander.' Okay, not those words exactly... but it's better than 'am I your bro?!' 🤷🏻♂️ Dope game.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported crashing and performance issues, expressing hope for future fixes. There is also a request for improved battery optimization and additional graphic settings to enhance the overall experience.
“Hopefully the crashing and performance issues will be fixed soon.”
“Please add battery optimization and more graphic settings.”
“So I will update the performance as I go...”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and evocative music, which together create a unique and immersive experience.
“The graphics and music create a unique atmosphere that immerses you in the game world.”
“The game's atmosphere is enhanced by stunning visuals and an incredible soundtrack.”
“Every element, from the art style to the sound design, contributes to a captivating atmosphere.”