Deadburg

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"Deadburg is an action-packed survival game now available for PC, formerly an Xbox 360 Indie hit. Explore a procedurally generated city with up to 3 friends, build or destroy structures, and craft weapons to defeat zombies. Choose from multiple game modes and difficulties for a tailored experience."

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

graphics6 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it on Xbox 360, maintaining its charm and simplicity.
It features a variety of game modes, including survival and creative modes, allowing for customizable gameplay experiences.
The RPG system adds depth to character progression, providing players with the ability to specialize their characters and enhance their gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with repetitive gameplay and limited unique experiences in randomly generated environments.
Technical issues such as crashes and long loading times detract from the overall experience, especially in the PC version.
The graphics and animations are outdated, and the crafting system is poorly designed, leading to confusion and frustration.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its repetitive nature and simplistic mechanics, which some players find easy to exploit, yet it retains a nostalgic charm, especially when played with friends. While the shooting mechanics are criticized as subpar, the survival elements are praised as innovative. Overall, the game offers an enjoyable experience if players can overlook its flaws and embrace its casual, social aspects.
- “Played on 360, good gameplay with interesting mechanics if you're willing to look past the lack of buildings.”
- “Though I don't know what happens when both bars become empty, this is the best survival mechanic I've seen in a game.”
- “The game feels exactly the same as it did on the 360, looks stayed the same, gameplay stayed the same, it's just kept its charm to me.”
- “Despite its horrendously repetitive and easy to cheat gameplay, it holds a special place in my heart and I encourage playing with a group of friends after a couple drinks.”
- “The shooting mechanics are laughable... just bad, even for that low price.”
- “The game feels exactly the same as it did on the 360; the graphics and gameplay have stayed the same, it just kept its charm to me.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and simplistic, often compared to Minecraft, with repetitive designs for zombies. Despite these shortcomings, many players find the visuals charming and appreciate how they contribute to the game's creative and engaging survival mechanics. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they do not detract significantly from the fun and potential of the gameplay.
- “The graphics are similar to Minecraft and the mechanics.”
- “Every once in a long while, I encounter a game that uses relatively simple graphics to create a very interesting world.”
- “It's basically a DayZ and Minecraft mashup a la 7 Days to Die, but with a simpler visual aesthetic and no horrific memory leak.”
- “Despite the terrible, terrible graphics and the same design for every zombie, it's a creative game where you can make a base to survive.”
- “It's really fun gradually getting better stuff, but yeah, the graphics are really poor.”
- “I can recommend this game and yes, it has outdated graphics and sometimes the controls are a little clunky, but you know what, it's part of the charm.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the lack of farming forces them to endlessly loot for resources, which can feel tedious and unsatisfying. The repetitive nature of this looting is likened to needing a "second life" to manage the grind effectively.
- “Grinding is an essential part of the experience, adding depth and challenge to the gameplay.”
- “The grind can be tedious, but it ultimately rewards you with a sense of accomplishment.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “No farming means you simply loot junk food until there's no more, another sad reality of a post-apocalypse life.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some players have encountered technical issues that prevent them from fully enjoying it. Despite these problems, the soundtrack is noted for its potential to enhance the gameplay atmosphere.
- “It has the potential, the neat 2.5D-esque graphics, the music, the leveling system.”
- “I played this all the time on Xbox 360. I was hyped when I saw it coming here, but when I try to load up a world, I get stuck on a black screen with the menu music playing.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”