Deadcraft

About

Deadcraft is a single-player simulation game that offers a unique twist on the zombie survival genre. As half-z zombie Reid, you must farm undead followers for survival while choosing your allies and enemies carefully in a virus-ravaged world. The Deluxe Edition includes two DLC packs, a special costume, and a resource pack to aid in your apocalyptic journey, with gameplay that involves using Reid's half-zombie abilities to unleash devastating powers on human and undead targets.

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of survival, crafting, and RPG mechanics, allowing players to create their own zombie army and engage in entertaining combat.
Voice acting and character design are well-received, adding charm to the overall experience, especially with the quirky and humorous elements.
Despite its flaws, many players find the gameplay loop addictive and enjoyable, especially after overcoming the initial learning curve.

The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with many fetch quests and a lack of variety in tasks, leading to a drawn-out experience.
The stamina system is criticized for being restrictive, forcing players to frequently return to base to recover, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
Technical issues such as poor mouse support and clunky controls detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
83%
7%
The story is generally considered simple and predictable, often relying on fetch quests and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the polished narrative and engaging quests related to survival and tragedy, many criticize the lack of depth and the grind-heavy nature of the gameplay. Overall, the game offers a basic revenge tale with some interesting elements, but it may not satisfy those looking for a more intricate or innovative storyline.
- “The story isn't bad, but it's predictable.”
- “I'm currently 18 hours in, and about halfway through the story.”
- “I have been craving a silly zombie game with a B-movie plot for quite a long time, and holy crap does this fit the bill.”
- “The game quite literally starts with a slow escort mission and then after that point, about 80% of the quests became simple 'go here, fetch/kill this, come back' or 'go home, craft this, bring it back' and the like.”
- “It is never fun to load up a new game like this, head to the mission board, and be presented with a handful of straight up fetch quests - kinda sets the expectation for how much work went into the game as a whole.”
- “The quests involve a lot of 'walk across the map, listen to mediocre dialogue, walk back across the map.' The zombie powers are slowly doled out and underwhelming, and only become worse as enemies outpace you.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The gameplay of the game is a blend of survival, crafting, and action-RPG elements, reminiscent of titles like Harvest Moon and Rune Factory, but with a unique twist that incorporates zombie army building and arcade mechanics. While many players find the gameplay loop entertaining and the mechanics polished, it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of variety, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite some frustrations, particularly for newcomers, the game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre, especially when on sale.
- “It's basically Harvest Moon with building a small army of zombies and action-RPG gameplay.”
- “All in all, it's a pretty solid survival game, with interesting mechanics and skills.”
- “A fun little mix between hack and slash, survival, and crafting game with a very satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “Gameplay can be repetitive.”
- “The farming aspect is incredibly basic, crafting is monotone, and the entire gameplay loop is repetitive in a bad way.”
- “On a large sale, Deadcraft might be worth a look if you can stomach very repetitive gameplay cycles and like the general aesthetic of the game, but for me the game is too long for the little variety it offers and many of the small problems serve to just lengthen the game time unnecessarily.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is often criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with basic farming and crafting mechanics that can lead to a frustrating experience, especially for newcomers. While some players appreciate the blend of survival and RPG elements, they note that the gameplay loop can become monotonous, requiring significant time investment to progress. Overall, the game appeals to fans of farming simulators but may not satisfy those seeking a more dynamic or engaging experience.
- “The farming aspect is incredibly basic, crafting is monotone and the entire gameplay loop is repetitive in a bad way.”
- “Though, as time goes on, skills will cost more SP and crafts will cost more and rarer materials leading to more grinding.”
- “Tedious game, really, really tedious game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are generally considered adequate, featuring a bright and fun art style that complements its campy aesthetic. While some players appreciate the visuals and give them a solid rating of 8/10, others feel that the repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
- “Graphics 8/10”
- “My basic overview for this is it's a fun clunky game with a neat art style and setting, campy as hell writing and villains, with an even cheesier localization that amps up the f-bombs for the sheer absurdity of it.”
- “The visuals are very bright and fun.”
- “On a large scale, Deadcraft might be worth a look if you can stomach very repetitive gameplay cycles and like the general aesthetic of the game, but for me, the game is too long for the little variety it offers and many of the small problems serve to just lengthen the game time unnecessarily.”
- “My basic overview for this is it's a fun, clunky game with a neat art style and setting, campy writing and villains, with an even cheesier localization that amps up the f-bombs for the sheer absurdity of it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and gallows elements, appealing particularly to those with a similar sense of humor. Players find it to be a fun experience, enhanced by anime influences and clever design choices that contribute to its comedic appeal.
- “Highly recommend, especially if you have a dark sense of humor.”
- “The game's a fun little experience with a dash of anime influence, a bit of gallows humor, and generally solid gameplay.”
- “This is the biggest issue I have with the game by far, and it's a hilarious game design choice.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a stable experience with no glitches encountered, contributing positively to their overall enjoyment of the game's story.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and uninspired, contributing to a lackluster experience. Additionally, the restrictive gameplay mechanics, such as limiting players to one sidequest at a time, exacerbate the feeling of monotony as players traverse the same environments repeatedly.
- “The soundtrack is very repetitive and lacks variety, making the experience feel monotonous.”
- “The music feels disconnected from the gameplay, failing to enhance the overall atmosphere.”
- “There are frustrating restrictions on the music options, which limits player enjoyment and immersion.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game's optimization is generally acceptable, users report a significant issue with the code that can interfere with GPU software, leading to freezing during restarts and requiring forced shutdowns to restore normal functionality.
- “Game optimization is fine, but there's something nasty in the code that will mess with your GPU software and prevent you from playing other games. It can freeze your PC when restarting, forcing you to perform a forced shutdown of Windows to restore normalcy.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent crashes and performance drops that ruin the gaming experience.”
- “Despite some improvements, the game still suffers from significant optimization issues that cause lag and stuttering during gameplay.”