Dead Season
- October 8, 2024
- Snail Bite
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 user interface.
- 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, which detracts from the enjoyment.
- story50 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being short and lacking depth, leaving players wanting more content to justify its price. While the comic book style of storytelling and character interactions are appreciated, many feel that the abrupt ending and mechanics, such as losing gear between missions, detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players found the gameplay entertaining, though they noted that the challenge often stemmed from frustrating mechanics rather than skill.
“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.”
“The graphics and character/zombie interactions are great, but the story was just too short.”
“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.”
“I want to see more of the story before I'd confidently say the game was worth full price.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of intuitive mechanics and well-balanced combat, but it suffers from slow turn-based pacing that hampers strategic planning. Players express frustration with the movement limitations and the repetitive nature of environmental effects, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, issues with gear loss and the lack of stealth options further complicate the gameplay, despite its diverse elements and basic RPG features.
“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 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? Waste of a skill point.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have received positive feedback, with many players praising the impressive visuals and unique comic book style. The character interactions and intuitive gameplay are highlighted as strong points, although some users noted issues with gameplay mechanics, such as low hit percentages with weapons. Despite these concerns, the graphics are generally regarded as a standout feature, especially for an indie title.
“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.”
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its beautiful recreation, contributing to an enjoyable experience, while also being described as overwhelmingly oppressive in a simple yet effective manner. Overall, it enhances the game's immersive quality.
“The atmosphere is nice and beautifully recreated.”
“The atmosphere is hugely oppressive, and it's simple yet effective.”
“Just enjoying the game for what it is is pretty fun; the atmosphere really enhances the experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
