Dead Unending
- April 20, 2023
- Tyler Hudson
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Dead Unending" is a zombie-themed incremental game where you scavenge and build your base in the open world of Null County to survive the apocalypse. Loot resources, build upgradable structures for shelter and advanced crafting, and create a fortress to exploit the undead. Customize your base to suit your needs and survive the endless hordes of zombies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and addictive quality, especially for casual gameplay and base-building.
- The graphics and UI are appealing, providing a clean and enjoyable experience.
- There is potential for future updates and improvements, which could enhance the overall gameplay.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks depth, with limited content and repetitive gameplay.
- Combat mechanics are flawed, with poor hit detection and awkward controls that detract from the experience.
- Base-building options are restrictive, and the overall progression system requires excessive grinding for minimal rewards.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple and casual nature, making it addictive and hard to put down, particularly for fans of zombie apocalypse themes. It features fast-paced twin-stick mechanics focused on leveling up through combat, with base-building elements that enhance the experience. However, the lack of sound mechanics and limited replay value may detract from long-term engagement, despite the grind for resources being manageable.
“Yet the simple, almost casual-like gameplay makes it hard to stop playing.”
“The mainstay of action-oriented gameplay is leveling up by killing zombies, in order to open up base-building options.”
“Firearms have a few mechanics that make them different, such as handling, reloading, and aiming.”
“The mainstay of action-oriented gameplay is leveling up by killing zombies in order to open up base-building options.”
“With virtually no sound mechanics, there is no need for silenced firearms.”
“Gameplay can feel almost casual in nature until the antenna is upgraded to attract the maximum number of zombies.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while the initial gameplay is enjoyable, it quickly devolves into monotonous resource farming, especially towards the end. The lofty progression goals require significant grinding, which can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like an idle game once automation is introduced. Despite these issues, many still consider it a decent value for its low price.
“The progression is the thing that bugs me the most as the end goal is way too lofty to achieve without mindless grinding, and the level system is kind of dumb. But for 4 dollars, it's a pretty alright game.”
“It's fun for the first hour or so, but quickly becomes monotonous grinding and hunting/gathering resources.”
“The start and middle are fun, but it gets grindy.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report that the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, others describe it as a buggy experience. There is a desire for a clear roadmap of future updates to enhance confidence in the game's stability.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
“The performance is impressive, providing a seamless experience throughout.”
“It's a fourth of a decent game and a horribly buggy mess.”
“Seeing a roadmap of future updates or very responsive updates/fixes would definitely make me more comfortable spending $10 on the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as basic and constructed using Unity assets, resulting in a colorful but unspectacular game world. Some users express a desire for cleaner graphics and a more refined aesthetic, indicating that the current visuals may not meet everyone's expectations.
“The audiovisuals are basic, but they, along with the Unity assets, create a colorful, if unspectacular, game world.”
“I was really looking for something with much cleaner graphics and base building.”
“The audiovisuals are basic, which, along with its Unity assets, construct a colorful, if unspectacular, game world.”
“I found the graphics to be a bit too much for me and was really looking for something with much cleaner visuals.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack features a blend of soulful electro and energetic beat-box, effectively creating an atmospheric experience that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate it as a great accompaniment for relaxation and enjoyment while playing.
“The soundtrack is a mix of soulful electro and energetic beat-box that does its best to conjure up some atmosphere.”
“It is a great game to chill, listen to music, and play.”
“The soundtrack is a mix of soulful electro and energetic beat-box, that does its best to conjure up some atmosphere.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The sound design is underwhelming, with tracks that don't fit the game's tone or enhance the experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game appears to be primarily designed for a single playthrough, with limited replayability; however, its addictive simple gameplay may entice some players to revisit it. Overall, many users feel that the replay value is minimal.
“The game has a high replay value, designed to keep players coming back for more with its addictive gameplay.”
“The addictive nature of the simple gameplay makes you want to replay it, even if it seems like a one-time experience.”
“Replay value - it seems like it has been designed to be played once and only once, unless the somewhat addictive nature of its simple gameplay provides the itch to replay it once more.”
“I don't currently see much replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by a captivating soundtrack that blends soulful electro with energetic beat-box elements, effectively creating an engaging and immersive experience.
“The soundtrack is a mix of soulful electro and energetic beat-box that does its best to conjure up an immersive atmosphere.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is viewed as disappointing, with progression primarily tied to repetitive tasks such as defeating a set number of enemies, rather than offering meaningful growth or depth to the characters.
“Character development is disappointing, as it only increases by killing a certain number of zombies.”
“The lack of meaningful character progression makes the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“I expected more depth in character development, but it feels shallow and unengaging.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game lacks a compelling plot, story, and quest elements, suggesting that these aspects could significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The game lacks a coherent plot, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
“There is no real story or character development to invest in.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to provide a meaningful quest.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The developer attempted to promote the game on the Project Zomboid subreddit, suggesting a strategy to leverage similarities between the two games for monetization purposes.
