Dead TrailZ

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Dead TrailZ is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Galactic Bits, Inc and was released on January 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dead TrailZ is a fast paced tower defense/roguelike first person shooter. Escape the Apocalypse, battling waves of zombie hordes. Adjust your strategy based on the weapons you unlock, the ammo you find and the boosts you receive for your shooting skills.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique gameplay concept that combines tower defense and first-person shooter mechanics.
Cartoon-style graphics and fun sound design enhance the overall experience.
Potential for future content and updates, with engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back.

Game is unpolished with issues such as poor mouse smoothing and subpar animations.
Limited content currently available, with only two modes and a lack of variety in gameplay.
The developer has not provided updates in nearly a decade, raising concerns about the game's future.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun and addictive, though it has some issues such as limited zombie movement and floaty gunplay. While players appreciate the mix of skirmish and strategy elements, they note a need for more content; however, the proactive development team and the game's early access status suggest promising potential for future improvements.
- “Fun and addictive gameplay.”
- “If you’re looking for gameplay of both skirmish and strategy, I have that in the video above and several over on the community hub & my YouTube channel.”
- “Fun gameplay; could do with more content, but with a very proactive developer and in early access, we have great potential here.”
- “The zombies have limited movement and may even be missing animations, while the gunplay feels a little floaty. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but if you watch the gameplay, you’ll see the camera continue to move even though I’ve stopped moving my mouse.”
- “If you’re looking for gameplay of both skirmish and strategy, I have that in the video above and several over on the community hub and my YouTube channel.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is basic and revolves around completing missions that involve protecting characters or aiding survivors, with a focus on replayability through varied objectives. While the quests can feel repetitive and are easily completed, the game attempts to engage players with strategic elements and random bonus jobs. Overall, the narrative lacks depth but offers a straightforward framework for gameplay progression.
- “While it is the kind of game that is easy to grasp, as you progress, or attempt higher scores, how you approach the mission will affect the length and success of your efforts.”
- “On the plus side, Dead Trailz tries its hardest to escape its budget trappings and oversaturated genre with at least a basic stab at replayability; there's random bonus jobs to fulfill and the strategy missions do a fair job at keeping you engaged with inventive objectives and the challenge of pulling off a perfect run.”
- “As it stands, the game is quite basic. I completed a majority of the strategy missions within an hour (they're all very similar at the moment) and reached a point in the skirmish mode where I felt I had enough.”
- “You can either choose to partake in runner mode (protect a luminously dressed imbecile from afar as he scuttles around the town for supplies) or the slightly more engaging strategy mode (aid groups of survivors in escaping the map via missions with various special conditions).”
- “While it is the kind of game that is easy to grasp, as you progress or attempt higher scores, how you approach the mission will affect the length and success of your efforts.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Dead Trailz are characterized by a cartoon-stylized aesthetic that enhances the game's fun factor, although some users feel that this style may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received for their appealing design.
- “Dead Trailz has cartoon-style graphics which add to the fun component of the game.”
- “Graphic looks good, cartoon stylized.”
- “+ nice graphic”
- “The cartoon style of graphics feels outdated and lacks the realism that modern games offer.”
- “I found the cartoonish graphics to be a major turn-off; they don't match the tone of the game.”
- “The graphics are overly simplistic and give the game a childish appearance that doesn't appeal to me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is unexpectedly prominent, with players noting that it combines elements of a typical zombie shooter with comedic elements, adding a lighthearted twist to the gameplay.
- “I thought it was just a zombie-killing spree, but it turns out it's a hilarious shooter!”
- “The humor in this game caught me off guard; I was expecting a serious experience but got a delightful surprise instead.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud while playing!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, while somewhat generic for a zombie shooter, is generally well-received and effectively creates a brooding sense of tension at times.
- “The music, while somewhat generic for a zombie shooter, is quite good and can at times create a nice brooding sense of tension.”
- “The music is rather generic and feels like a typical zombie shooter soundtrack, lacking originality.”
- “While the music can create a nice brooding sense of tension at times, it ultimately fails to stand out.”
- “The soundtrack does not offer much variety and quickly becomes repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Dead Trailz" offers a commendable level of replayability through random bonus jobs and engaging strategy missions that present inventive objectives, encouraging players to strive for perfect runs despite its budget constraints and genre saturation.
- “On the plus side, Dead Trailz tries its hardest to escape its budget trappings and oversaturated genre with at least a basic stab at replayability; there are random bonus jobs to fulfill, and the strategy missions do a fair job at keeping you engaged with inventive objectives and the challenge of pulling off a perfect run.”
- “Unfortunately, the lack of meaningful choices and the repetitive nature of the missions make it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
- “While there are some random elements, the overall experience feels too linear and predictable, diminishing any real incentive to replay the game.”