Dead Frontier 2

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Dead Frontier 2 is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Creaky Corpse Ltd and was released on July 15, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Online survival horror at its darkest. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, trade with other players, and grow your sphere of influence. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.

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gameplay314 positive mentions

story143 negative mentions

Dead Frontier 2 offers high replayability through community-driven custom maps, diverse game modes, and regular in-game events that keep players engaged.
The game's atmosphere is dark, gritty, and immersive, effectively capturing the tension and dread characteristic of classic survival horror games.
Players appreciate the blend of intense combat, exploration, and RPG elements, creating a challenging and engaging gameplay experience.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with many quests revolving around basic fetch or kill tasks, leading to a grindy experience.
There are significant performance issues, including crashes, stuttering, and poor optimization, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
The character development system is criticized for its lack of depth and customization options, leading to a monotonous experience.

story
1,312 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of a cohesive narrative and repetitive quest structures. Most missions revolve around basic fetch or kill tasks, often requiring players to navigate through large, maze-like buildings, which can become tedious and frustrating. While some appreciate the lore found in notes and audio logs scattered throughout the game, others feel that the absence of a compelling main storyline detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel grindy and unfulfilling.
- “I truly love the lore of this game, even though it seems a bit hidden. It's an awesome story, and I really want to see more of this. To be honest, there should be a movie based on it.”
- “The game's lore is mostly known through lore notes and tape recordings you loot as you do missions and grind.”
- “The story is surprisingly well thought out and written, and especially very well acted.”
- “The game is extremely repetitive and despite all the quests being written differently, they are all the same: fetch, find, or kill and return to the safe building.”
- “There's a lack of story... no plot to follow or guidance.”
- “The quests are mostly randomized and there are very few variations on what you'll actually be doing.”
gameplay
1,172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Dead Frontier 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its blend of survival mechanics and cooperative play, reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil. However, criticisms often focus on its repetitive nature, clunky mechanics, and slow progression, which can lead to a tedious experience over time. While the game shows potential with its graphics and atmosphere, players express a desire for more varied content and refined gameplay mechanics to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “I love the gameplay and the mechanics of both versions, but something about the new version is just peak zombie survival at its finest.”
- “The gameplay is solid and continuously improving; this game is starting to pick up quite a bit of momentum.”
- “With its blend of intense combat, exploration, and RPG elements, Dead Frontier 2 creates a challenging and engaging gameplay experience, while its open-world design and multiplayer features add depth and replay value.”
- “Boring, monotonous gameplay, lots of bugs and poor optimization.”
- “The gameplay loop is so painstakingly boring.”
- “The gameplay is very basic and I think that's fine, you get missions, go into buildings, loot what you can and head back to whatever base you were at.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the atmospheric and immersive visuals that effectively convey a dark, gritty aesthetic, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking detail. Many appreciate the variety of graphical settings that allow the game to run smoothly on lower-end hardware, but some express disappointment over the overall quality and optimization, noting issues like fog obscuring details and inconsistent texture quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent for a free game, there is a clear desire for further improvements and optimizations.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are some of the best I’ve seen in a while—they do a fantastic job of immersing you in the world.”
- “The graphics are detailed, with a style that blends realism with horror elements.”
- “The graphics are very good, and the gameplay is solid.”
- “Woh, terrible graphics, everything has a grey fog distraction, doors have to load a black screen to get you in, like a game from 20 or so years ago...., terrible battling, nonsensical NPCs that are lifeless and stand and do nothing, no voiceovers, it's a terrible game.”
- “Graphically, it looks like a modded Unity asset flip, drenched in dull browns and greens with zero atmosphere or personality.”
- “The graphics felt dated, and the environments lacked detail, making the game look and feel rather dull.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among players, with many describing it as tedious and repetitive. While some enjoy the grind for its potential rewards and the social aspect of playing with friends, others find it overwhelming and frustrating, particularly due to the slow progression and lack of meaningful content. Overall, the game is characterized as heavily grind-focused, appealing primarily to those who appreciate long-term commitment to leveling and item farming.
- “The loot is decent and the game is not too grindy.”
- “It gets a bit grindy, but hey, which game isn't grindy nowadays?”
- “The game wasn't grindy, and when you needed to get experience, you could get hordes easily and level quickly.”
- “Don't play unless you want to waste money on a monthly subscription just to not be annoyed to death at how tedious the experience is.”
- “The total randomness in items means no real progression or ability, only too much grinding to find what you need.”
- “The game feels 'brain dead', it's boring and monotone; you either kill or loot, not sure if I ever played anything this boring in my life.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of Dead Frontier 2 is widely praised for its dark, gritty, and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the tension and dread characteristic of classic survival horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a haunting environment through its visuals, sound design, and the sense of danger present in the gameplay, making looting and exploration feel meaningful and intense. While some critiques mention repetitive gameplay and basic graphics, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere is one of the game's strongest aspects, enhancing the survival experience in a post-apocalyptic world.
- “The atmosphere is dark, gritty, and incredibly well crafted—it really captures that survival horror tension.”
- “The atmosphere is genuinely tense, and looting feels meaningful.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic and from the foggy and dark surroundings to the ambiance music and noises, it truly feels like a horror game.”
- “Graphically, it looks like a modded unity asset flip, drenched in dull browns and greens with zero atmosphere or personality.”
- “The initial impression was that of a generic survival MMO with a lackluster atmosphere.”
- “My problem with the game lies with the genre and the supposed old school survival horror and dark atmosphere, which I don’t think the game pulls off too well.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including crashes, stuttering, and poor frame rates, particularly on lower-end systems. While some updates have improved the interface and overall performance, many users still find it clunky and poorly optimized, leading to frustration during gameplay. A few players noted that the game runs well on higher-end PCs, but overall, the consensus is that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “But now the interface has been modernized and optimized, and it looks and feels excellent.”
- “No pay to win, optimization is great, gameplay is great, graphics are beautiful.”
- “The game runs flawlessly on my 1050ti without a single crash so far in my 8 hour playtime, albeit some people say there are performance issues.”
- “Clunky, poorly optimized, confusing, and only enjoyable for a few minutes.”
- “Boring, monotonous gameplay, lots of bugs and poor optimization.”
- “The lack of significant updates, poor optimization, and frustrating account management systems make it hard to recommend.”
stability
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent server issues, significant lag, random disconnections, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some users acknowledge that the game is still in early access and show optimism for future improvements, many express frustration over the persistent bugs and performance problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress that requires substantial fixes to enhance stability and enjoyment.
- “Runs great and very enjoyable.”
- “Runs great, never had performance issues.”
- “This is a recently released early access survival game with zombies, that has competent gameplay, substance and structure, is well optimized and in my short playthrough, was fairly bug-free.”
- “Constant server lag when looting, using medical items, eating, etc., which means you'll end up surrounded by mobs that instakill you when the game unfreezes.”
- “The game stopped working saying that I cannot connect to the game server. I tried getting a VPN and I tried the firewall method, and nothing. Very buggy and a waste of mine and my friends' time.”
- “Game randomly freezes and stops working from time to time.”
monetization
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The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the presence of microtransactions, which are primarily for cosmetic items but are perceived as a cash grab. While some appreciate the free-to-play model and the lack of pay-to-win elements, others criticize the game's design as heavily focused on encouraging in-game purchases, leading to a sense of disillusionment among long-time fans. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as functional but flawed, with calls for more ethical practices and substantial updates to improve the gaming experience.
- “It's a free-to-play game, so stuff like grinding and microtransactions will happen and are totally acceptable for me.”
- “Very addicting, good gameplay and quaint choreography, thankfully not pay-to-win, as the in-game purchases are only for cosmetics.”
- “So far I'm having a fair bit of fun, and I haven't noticed any pay-to-win aspects yet; the only microtransactions I've seen so far are for cosmetics.”
- “I used to really enjoy the game's atmosphere, but over the years it's become little more than a cash grab.”
- “The dev added microtransactions, got a ton of backlash because it was an obvious cash grab, complained about players on social media, and abandoned the game.”
- “This game is just a cash grab.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its atmospheric and immersive qualities that enhance the horror experience, particularly during intense moments. However, some users noted a lack of variety and repetitiveness in the soundtrack, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music effectively contributes to the game's eerie ambiance, there are calls for more diverse tracks and improvements to avoid monotony.
- “Dead Frontier 2's soundtrack is atmospheric and tense, helping to establish a sense of fear and urgency.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is like no other - from its haunting visuals to its chilling sound effects and music, the quality of this game is impressive for the size of the team behind it.”
- “The music really sells the eeriness, and there are moments where a zombie or boss might be right in your face, giving chase.”
- “Same negative thoughts for the music too, lacking in variety and suffering from repetitiveness.”
- “Music is okay, but I turned it off since it was kind of annoying how it quickly jumps from ambiance to combat music.”
- “The soundtrack is very generic, and you will get annoyed after a few hours by hearing the same zombie moans and lifeless sound effects.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it genuinely funny, especially in multiplayer settings where absurd situations arise, such as zombies wearing Santa hats or the game's quirky mechanics. However, some reviews highlight that the humor can sometimes stem from glitches or frustrating gameplay, leading to laughter at the game's shortcomings rather than intentional comedy. Overall, while the humor is appreciated by many, it can be hit or miss depending on individual experiences.
- “This is a fun game, has its moments of scary, funny, and fits well with a relaxing vibe, however those are the plus.”
- “It is hilarious that zombies may have Santa hats or pumpkins on their heads.”
- “Your whole objective is to just build your character up to the point where you completely break the game in the most hilarious way possible.”
- “Now it's clear it's just mental illness, and that's not funny at all.”
replayability
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Dead Frontier 2 boasts high replayability due to its community-driven custom maps, diverse game modes, and regular in-game events that keep players engaged. The game's open-world design, intense combat, and RPG elements further enhance its replay value, while daily changes in building layouts and quests provide fresh experiences. Despite some criticisms regarding bugs and balance, many players find the game addictive and rewarding, especially when playing with friends.
- “The community's creativity shines in custom maps and game modes, offering near-infinite replayability beyond the official content.”
- “Its blend of intense combat, exploration, and RPG elements creates a challenging and engaging gameplay experience, while its open-world design and multiplayer features add depth and replay value.”
- “The game's vast open world, character classes, and weapon selection provide endless replay value, and the ability to team up with friends and fight together adds to the game's appeal.”
- “Having come back to this game after 2 years away, I absolutely see the updates and improvements done, but even just 1-2 replayable team missions (even if it was just 2 people) and I might not have left to start off with.”
- “It's essentially just grind till you get this - and I'd say, once you hit max, there's no replayability beyond that.”
- “The game seems fun... until you realize that pretty much there needs to be a ton of work to make it more playable.”
character development
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the variety of weapons and leveling system, while others criticize the lack of depth and customization options. Many feel that the character development is limited and fails to create emotional investment in the story or NPCs, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The variety of weapons and character development system keeps me coming back for more.”
- “As the game started and I created my character, the character design flooded me with constant memories of how DF1 was and how enjoyable it was.”
- “Stunning character development.”
- “Could use some more intricate character development; zombies become monotonous but do change as you level up.”
- “You are bombarded with quests to help these survivors stuck in a police station, yet there is no character development to really give me a reason to care about helping them.”
- “Limited weapons, limited skills, no crafting or individual difference in character development, nada.”
emotional
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the games, highlighting their gripping narratives and nostalgic memories that evoke tears and joy. However, frustrations arise from gameplay mechanics, particularly regarding overwhelming enemy respawns and resource management, which detract from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement. Many reviewers desire improvements that would allow for more peaceful, rewarding experiences, emphasizing the need for balance between challenge and relaxation.
- “I played the first one; these two games were amazing and they bring back amazing memories. I cried the first time I last saw it because I couldn't play it anymore. I love these games and love you all for making them.”
- “As of right now, it is heartbreaking to watch it go down the tubes despite its massive potential.”
- “This is a heartfelt review. I hope you take this suggestion into consideration. I just get tired of running, gunning, and killing constantly. It's a great game for those who main that stuff, but it feels empty outside of that.”