Dead Motherland: Zombie Co-op

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Dead Motherland: Zombie Co-op is a grim top-down shooter set in a post-Soviet apocalypse, overrun by zombies. Your mission is to navigate the urban landscape, scavenge for resources, and build fortifications during the day. By night, prepare to face hordes of the undead and their bosses in frenzied combat. Experience the chaos alone or join forces with friends in co-op mode.

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Action

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Dead Motherland: Zombie Co-op screenshot

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of promise and potential for improvement.
It's a fun game to play with friends, providing a decent way to spend some time together.
The developers are actively fixing bugs and improving the game based on player feedback.

The game suffers from poor mechanics, controls, and overall design, making it difficult to play.
Graphics and sound quality are subpar, giving the game a cheap feel.
Many players feel the game lacks content and depth, leading to disappointment and refunds.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, cheap graphics, and subpar AI, with many reviewers feeling it lacks depth and polish. While some acknowledge the game's low price point, they believe it should be free due to its shortcomings. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels rushed and requires significant improvements to become enjoyable.
- “The price is fine, even without a discount, but you should improve the gameplay overall.”
- “I did a video of this on my YouTube channel that goes over everything in this game while watching some gameplay, so if you're interested in looking a bit further or maybe having a laugh or two, then check out my video.”
- “Terrible game, terrible mechanics; got it for €0.49, not even worth that much... should be free.”
- “Released far too soon and could end up being a decent game if they add basic mechanics to it.”
- “40 min gameplay, very annoying camera mechanic, anticlimactic ending.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as subpar, with many reviewers likening them to outdated visuals reminiscent of the 1990s. Users have expressed disappointment in the overall aesthetic quality, describing it as cheap and lackluster, with no options available to adjust the graphics settings.
- “The graphics are terrible, the aiming and combat are terrible, the atmosphere is lackluster, zombies are lackluster, literally everything about this game is disappointing.”
- “The graphics are bad; it looks like something from the 90s.”
- “Cheap sound, cheap graphics, cheap gameplay, cheap AI mechanics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and emotional engagement, with players expressing a desire for a campaign mode that features well-developed characters and a compelling narrative to evoke strong feelings. Reviewers feel that the existing assets could be better utilized to create a more immersive and meaningful story experience.
- “The only thing that could have saved the game was a campaign mode where we were given characters to connect with, a goal to strive for, and hopefully some good story writing to invoke feelings in people, like a sense of survival, love, hate, or something impactful.”
- “You have the idea; all the assets are already built. Use them to create a story for people to tune into.”
- “But it's a story of what you see is what you get.”
- “You have the idea all the assets are already built; use them to create a story for people to tune into.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game's atmosphere is described as unsettling and intense, primarily due to the fast and deadly zombies and monsters. However, some players find the overall atmosphere lackluster and disappointing, criticizing the graphics and combat mechanics as contributing factors to their negative experience.
- “The atmosphere of the game is unsettling; the zombies and other monsters are fast and deadly, which keeps me on edge and eager to continue playing.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
- “The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is unsettling; the zombies and other monsters are pretty fast and deadly. I'll keep playing and updating my review.”
- “The graphics are terrible, the aiming and combat are terrible, the atmosphere is terrible and lackluster. Zombies are lackluster; literally everything about this game is disappointing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be entertaining, with some players finding it amusing enough to recommend, although it may not be universally appealing, as indicated by instances of refunds.
- “Steve told me to buy the game; it was quite funny, but I still got the refund though.”