Dead Season

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 42 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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The air hangs heavy with the stench of decay - a grim reminder of the world's rapid descent into chaos. Streets once bustling with life now lay deserted, haunted by the shuffling footsteps of the undead. A random group of four survivors find themselves thrown together by their shared struggle for survival, in a world overrun by the zombie hordes. Their faces etched with weariness and determination…

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

54%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and engaging turn-based zombie experience that keeps players on their toes.
  • Graphics and atmosphere are well-received, with many players appreciating the visual style and character design.
  • The gameplay encourages strategic thinking and planning, making it rewarding for players who enjoy tactical challenges.
  • The game suffers from low hit chances and frustrating mechanics, such as infinite zombie spawns and the loss of gear between missions.
  • Many players find the campaign too short and lacking in variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • The overall balance feels off, with some levels being excessively difficult and punishing, detracting from the enjoyment.
  • story25 mentions

    The story of the game is criticized for being short and abrupt, leaving players wanting more depth and development. While the comic book style of storytelling and character interactions are appreciated, many players feel that the narrative is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that lead to frustrating experiences, such as losing gear between missions and inconsistent combat outcomes. Overall, the story serves its purpose but lacks the richness and engagement that would justify a higher price point.

    • “All timed events were in service to the plot and didn't feel out of place.”
    • “I like the comic book style of storytelling and the game looks decent graphically.”
    • “Also, new enemies are introduced as you progress through the game, and as one gets deeper into the game, missions begin to have a little more variation.”
    • “It's 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.”
    • “Obviously the idea here is to make it challenging enough to feel like a 'realistic' zombie apocalypse scenario, but again, there's very little 'skill' involved in successfully completing a mission because it's almost entirely up to how many times your gun jams and how many times you miss your attacks.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    Gameplay is generally praised for its intuitive flow and balanced combat mechanics, but some players find the turn-based system too slow and cumbersome, particularly due to limited movement and repetitive environmental effects. Additionally, the lack of a stealth mechanic and issues with gear loss during travel detract from the overall experience, leaving some players frustrated with the RPG elements feeling overly simplistic.

    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay is diverse enough; the RPG/skill elements are very basic though.”
    • “I get that 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Welp, I can say for sure the perk to keep your gear safe is a scam. I lost my favorite weapon due to the mechanic that makes you lose your stuff while traveling, but what's the point of having that perk if you are just going to lose it anyway? It's a waste of a skill point.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    Overall, the graphics have received positive feedback, with many praising the impressive visuals and unique comic book style. Players appreciate the character interactions and the overall aesthetic, particularly for an indie game, although some have noted issues with gameplay mechanics like hit percentages.

    • “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.”
    • “The graphics and character/zombie interactions are great, but the story was just too short.”
    • “I like the comic book style of storytelling, and the game looks decent graphically.”
    • “I love the game and the graphics, but the hit percentage with weapons is incredibly low, like... ridiculously low.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unbalanced, particularly due to the endless spawning of zombies on every level, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and pace of gameplay.

    • “But I will say that having never-ending spawning of zombies on every single level makes the entire game seem tedious and kind of takes the fun away.”
    • “Right now it's slow, unbalanced, and really tedious.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its beautiful recreation and immersive quality, with some users noting its oppressive nature that enhances the overall experience. Many find enjoyment in the game's ambiance, appreciating both its aesthetic and emotional impact.

    • “The atmosphere is nice and beautifully recreated.”
    • “The atmosphere is hugely oppressive, and it's simple yet effective.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the character design, noting that it enhances the overall ambiance and complements the music, contributing to a rich and immersive character development experience.

  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall ambiance and complementing the character design, contributing to a captivating experience.

    • “I loved the character design, ambiance, and music.”
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