Dead Season

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"Dead Season" is a single-player turn-based tactics game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. As the leader of a group of survivors, you must scavenge for resources, complete objectives, and engage in unforgiving combat against the undead. Level up and unlock new abilities to increase your chances of survival in this harsh and brutal world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game is well-polished with no bugs or crashes, providing a streamlined experience.
The black-and-white comic reel presentation of the story is enticing and visually appealing.
The gameplay is addictive and offers a good challenge, especially on Medium or Easy difficulty.

The game is too short, with a campaign lasting around 6-8 hours, which leaves players wanting more content.
Players can randomly lose items between missions, which feels like a frustrating design choice that detracts from the experience.
The hardest difficulty is considered poorly designed, making the game feel unfair and overly punishing.

story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
83%
7%
The game's story is presented through an engaging black-and-white comic reel, enhancing the indie aesthetic, but many players find it disappointingly short, with only 8-10 missions that can be completed in about six hours. While the narrative includes multiple forks that encourage replayability, the abrupt ending and the mechanics of losing items between missions detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is entertaining and offers a nostalgic feel for fans of tactical zombie games, though players express a desire for more content and a deeper storyline.
- “It looks great for an indie game, and the way they present the story is very enticing.”
- “There are multiple 'forks' in the story where you'll get to play one of two different missions; you'll need to play the game again from the beginning if you want to experience all of the options.”
- “I like the comic book style of storytelling, and the game looks decent graphically.”
- “In total, there were something like 8-10 missions, and I played the game through completely (on normal) in about 6 hours.”
- “Its short, cheap, the story sucks, but was entertaining and didn't give me issues (only one bug that froze items in place during trade).”
- “It was disclaimered, but the story seems to stop abruptly.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a turn-based tactical approach, which some players find enjoyable but others criticize for its slow pace and limited planning opportunities. While the game features atmospheric graphics and a variety of mission objectives, many reviewers note the campaign's brevity and the lack of diverse weapons and items as drawbacks. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of fun and frustration, with basic RPG elements and a challenging environment, but it may not justify the full price for all players.
- “This game is an exceptional adaptation of the original game with nice atmospheric graphics and challenging tactical gameplay.”
- “On the whole, I was very impressed by the graphics and how the intuitive gameplay flowed and easily translated almost everything the player needs to accomplish the objectives.”
- “- well balanced combat mechanics”
- “It's a reasonably fun and simple turn-based tactical action game, but with less than 5 hours of gameplay I can't recommend the game at full price.”
- “Gameplay is horrendously slow because movement is too short; you have to spend the time between your turns watching every single zombie move, and any environmental effect replays every round for as long as it's in play as the camera constantly pans over to all these things every single round.”
- “I get this is supposed to be moving and survival, but I believe the slow tactical nature of turn-based gameplay does not work very well without being able to plan for the future.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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45%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the atmospheric and comic book style visuals, while others criticize them as lacking polish and cutting-edge quality. Notably, there are reports of rendering issues affecting certain graphics cards, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the graphics in the context of an indie title, highlighting their effectiveness in enhancing gameplay.
- “This game is an exceptional adaptation of the original game with nice atmospheric graphics and challenging tactical gameplay.”
- “On the whole, I was very impressed by the graphics and how the intuitive gameplay flowed and easily translated almost everything the player needs to accomplish the objectives.”
- “I like the comic book style of storytelling and the game looks decent graphically.”
- “You will just be bored and complain about the graphics (not a strong point at all).”
- “For me: no brainer buy it if you like XCOM and zombies and slow-paced tactical shooter games without cutting-edge graphics.”
- “The graphics and character/zombie interactions are great, but the story was just too short.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautifully recreated graphics and oppressive sound design, contributing to a challenging and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the effective adaptation of the original game's ambiance, noting that it enhances the overall enjoyment and tactical gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is nice and beautifully recreated.”
- “I really like the oppressive atmosphere and the sound design.”
- “The atmosphere is hugely oppressive and simple, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unbalanced, particularly due to the never-ending spawning of zombies on every level, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and pace of the game.
- “Having never-ending spawning of zombies on every single level makes the entire game seem tedious and takes the fun away.”
- “Right now, it's slow, unbalanced, and really tedious.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While users appreciate the character design, ambiance, and music, there is no specific feedback on character development itself, suggesting that this aspect may not have been a focal point in their reviews.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game has received high praise from users, who appreciate its contribution to the overall ambiance and character design, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “I loved the character design, ambiance, and music.”
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”