Dead Trigger: Survival Shooter

Dead Trigger: Survival Shooter is a first-person shooter game with a zombie survival theme and stunning graphics. The game boasts a good plot, exciting gameplay, and compelling visuals, but falls short with an excessive amount of grinding, intrusive advertisements, and bugs. Overall, it's a decent shooter game for fans of the genre looking for some zombie-blasting action. However, be prepared for some frustrations along the way.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 820 reviews

graphics219 positive mentions

monetization34 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing.
Offers a variety of weapons and missions, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The game is offline, allowing for uninterrupted play without the need for an internet connection.

Many weapons and upgrades require gold, which is hard to earn, making it feel pay-to-win.
The controls can be unresponsive or awkward, especially when aiming and shooting simultaneously.
Repetitive missions and lack of new content can lead to boredom over time.

graphics
300 mentions
73 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their high quality, realism, and smooth performance even on low-end devices. Players frequently compare the visuals to console-level graphics, highlighting the detailed environments and impressive special effects. However, some users have noted that while the graphics are excellent, improvements in control layout and gameplay mechanics could enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are top notch!”
- “Best zombie horror game ever; I played with stunning graphics.”
- “The graphics are absolutely of console quality with interesting locations to play with.”
- “Graphics are nothing but a cheap 3D design.”
- “The game is nice but the guns are not nice and the graphics are not nice, so please improve them.”
- “Ultra high graphics with no weather effects in 2021, really?”
story
207 mentions
20 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is often criticized for being short and lacking depth, with many players expressing frustration over repetitive missions and a lack of variety in side quests. While some enjoy the gameplay and graphics, they feel that the storyline does not provide a satisfying or engaging experience, leading to boredom as missions become monotonous. Overall, players are calling for more content, including additional missions, varied gameplay, and a more developed narrative to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are far beyond amazing, the maps are very detailed, and the storyline is decent as well.”
- “This is one of the best games that I've ever played. The graphics are awesome, the missions are just right. This game deserves more than 5 stars; it deserves 115 stars. It's not just the best, it's far beyond the rest.”
- “The storyline is good but not enough; I wish there was more!”
- “The game is really awesome, the story is short which sucks but you can keep playing through the game in arena mode and the general side missions. I see a lot of people rating one star simply because they can't do certain things and straight up lie even about this game, which really does suck. It's not the best game ever but it works great and only a few issues like hit detection on you, so it'll be a little bit away from getting hit, but still it's a 10/10 for me.”
- “I give 4 stars because the story is bland and very short. The game scales in difficulty as you level up, and if you made poor purchases it can become very hard. When the story ends, all mission types no longer rotate difficulty (e.g., supply runs will always be 2-star runs).”
- “The game is great fun to play in the beginning, but as you progress through the game it becomes kind of boring as the missions are just the same thing and the storyline of the game progresses as you are on the home page.”
gameplay
69 mentions
61 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smoothness, graphics, and engaging zombie-slaying mechanics, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, difficulty in earning in-game currency, and a lack of variety in gameplay modes and missions, which can lead to repetitiveness. Overall, while the game offers a solid experience, improvements in weapon accessibility and content variety are highly recommended.
- “The gameplay is pretty exciting as it puts you in the position of a zombie slayer fighting to survive during a zombie outbreak.”
- “Amazing zombie shooter game with mind-blowing graphics and incredible gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very fun and fast-paced, the graphics look amazing even on low-end settings and it's a nostalgic game where I could enjoy it again and again.”
- “The gameplay feels slow and the aiming is not as fluid as in other games.”
- “It also lacks gameplay variation with only 5 modes of gameplay, and the main missions are very short, taking only a few days to complete.”
- “The fire button feels like it's in an unnatural position, and coupled with the zombies being as slow as a tortoise, it makes for a poor gameplay experience.”
monetization
43 mentions
9 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with many players noting a significant presence of ads, particularly after missions, which can disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to earn in-game currency through ads and find microtransactions optional, others express frustration over the high costs of in-game items and the persistence of ads even after making purchases. Overall, players feel that while the game is enjoyable and free to play, the monetization could be better balanced to enhance the experience.
- “The microtransactions are almost entirely optional.”
- “The monetization isn't too offensive.”
- “No bugs except for the hilarious occasional rubber banding zombie, almost no ads ever and a great unlimited mode great for earning cash.”
- “Excelent game, but there is a problem: I purchased gold inside the game and had the version without ads. Since Madfinger changed to Deca Games, I have lost my benefits like free ads.”
- “The only free way to get gold is to watch ads, which rewards you with 5 gold.”
- “In total, I've probably spent closer to $75 or $100 on the game and there are still 30-second ads I'm forced to watch.”
music
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the ability to play their own music over the gameplay, many express frustration over the inability to mute or lower the sound effects, which can be overwhelming and distracting. Overall, the in-game music is described as repetitive and not particularly engaging, leading to a desire for more customizable audio options.
- “Great, most aspects are well made, the graphics, music, sound effects, and in-game features like available weapons and items are indeed what an arcade FPS game needs.”
- “You can play your music over the gameplay which is awesome, just use the pull-down menu on your phone and hit play because the game pauses it on startup.”
- “Overall, it's a good game and a great time killer, and actually is an offline game.”
- “I know you can silence the music, but it would be better if you were able to silence the sound effects as well, as I want to listen to music while playing, but all I can hear is gunshots and my character running.”
- “Main negative is that you can't turn the special effects volume off or down (music yes), so when you play while listening to other audio on your phone, the sound of the special effects is also played.”
- “Can you guys fix the sound please? I would like to play and listen to music without my ears bleeding from all the gun noise. You guys have a volume for music; take a step further and make one for the sound effects, please.”
stability
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a mix of stability experiences with the game. While many praise the smooth gameplay and high-quality graphics, several users have encountered glitches and freezing issues, particularly during intense moments like zombie encounters. Despite some minor bugs, a portion of the player base has not experienced significant stability problems, indicating that the game's performance may vary among users.
- “In the features high quality graphics, smooth controls, no lags, no glitches.”
- “This game is absolutely amazing! The graphics are awesome, and I haven't found any glitches. It's great because I can't use Wi-Fi too often; I think it's the best game ever.”
- “With this app, the graphics are top-notch, and there's no freezing at all. Keep up the good work.”
- “Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because sometimes when zombies get close, it freezes my character and allows them to hit me. Sometimes the bait grenade doesn't work like it should.”
- “Plus, sometimes the game glitches and draws me closer to the zombies so they can gang up on me.”
- “You haven't fixed glitches; why don't you wake up and realize players are deleting the app because you haven't fixed glitches.”
grinding
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is heavily grind-focused, particularly for unlocking weapons and earning in-game currency, which many players find monotonous and repetitive. While it is possible to progress without spending money, the grinding can feel excessive and frustrating, especially given the limited weapon choices and the lack of engaging content beyond the grind. Overall, players who enjoy grinding may find some enjoyment, but others may be disappointed by the game's reliance on this mechanic.
- “I overall liked this game, but here are my problems: weapons: the non-gold weapons take a while to unlock without paying, and grinding to unlock them can occasionally get monotonous.”
- “Too much grinding to get some money, and most of the time everything requires gold, and gold doesn't come easy.”
- “Heavy grinding, few guns which you can buy with in-game money while the others require in-game gold, and their prices are too expensive.”
optimization
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and impressive graphics, even on older or budget devices. However, some users noted issues with compatibility on wider screens and mentioned that certain gameplay elements could be improved. Despite these minor drawbacks, the game is generally regarded as well-optimized and enjoyable.
- “Although this one doesn't have the variety, depth, or length of its sequel, this game still shines through its buttery-smooth gameplay, fantastic optimization and performance, and gorgeous graphics.”
- “From a technical point of view, the game is really well optimized and can be handled even by old and budget devices.”
- “Best game ever! This game is highly optimized and has super great graphics at low settings!”
- “The game isn't optimized for phones with long/wider screens.”
- “You would say games like this are simple: kill zombies, get bored in 15 minutes. Extremely bad optimization and bad graphics.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly when zombies' heads explode or exhibit amusing bugs, such as spinning heads after being shot. While some users note that not all aspects are funny, the overall experience is enhanced by these comedic elements, contributing to enjoyment without affecting gameplay.
- “The guns are the most fun, and when the zombies' heads explode, it's hilarious.”
- “Dude, I've been playing this since 2014, but after the update, there's a funny bug with the zombies. When I shoot a zombie, it dies with a funny bug 😂. If you walk through and shoot them with the RMGT 870, their heads will spin 😂. The bug doesn't affect the game, but I enjoyed it. By the way, I noticed you added some new animations for the zombies, right?”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating controls, which can lead to unintended actions and detract from the overall experience. This design flaw may hinder players' ability to fully engage with the game's emotional narrative.