DeadPoly

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DeadPoly is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game. It was developed by TFL Games and was released on January 12, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

DeadPoly is an action-packed polygon zombie survival game with base building, crafting, and gun customization. Play solo, with friends in co-op or multiplayer mode, or engage in PvP battles. Create a character, build a base, gather resources, and scavenge for weapons and attachments to survive in this sensational game with plenty of humor, but beware of bugs.

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gameplay128 positive mentions

stability86 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is fun to play, especially with friends.
The developer is very active in the community and regularly updates the game.
The base building and customization options are enjoyable, allowing for creative expression.

The game feels empty and lacks meaningful content, with many buildings being barren.
Loot spawns are often random and nonsensical, leading to frustration during exploration.
The combat mechanics are clunky and zombies do not pose a significant threat.

gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun mechanics, base-building, and looting systems, while others criticize its repetitive nature and lack of depth. Although the game offers a casual and enjoyable experience, especially in multiplayer, it suffers from bugs, clunky combat mechanics, and a shallow gameplay loop that may lead to boredom after a few hours. Overall, while the game shows promise and has a charming aesthetic, it requires further refinement and content to fully engage players in the long term.
- “With lots of fun secrets, hidden mechanics, and solid basics, I have already gotten my value out of it and, in the end, delighted that I found this gem.”
- “The gameplay hits all the right notes for fans of looter-shooter mechanics and also includes a strong focus on building and decorating, which adds a creative layer to the experience.”
- “The core gameplay loop consists of scavenging, crafting, and building while surviving against zombies, but there’s little in the way of meaningful progression or challenge when playing alone.”
- “The game lacks a functioning survival gameplay loop, primarily around loot spawning.”
- “With the gameplay being so barebones and boring, the performance being horrendous and the game controlling rather awfully, by the 30 minute mark, it just felt nauseating to play this.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a distinctive low-poly art style that sets it apart from more realistic titles in the survival genre. While some players appreciate the charm and performance benefits of this aesthetic, others criticize it for being overly simplistic or lacking detail, leading to mixed feelings about the overall visual experience. Despite the graphical limitations, many users find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, with ongoing updates hinting at potential improvements.
- “Built in a distinctive low-poly visual style, it offers a different aesthetic from the gritty realism that dominates the survival genre, yet it still delivers a surprisingly immersive and challenging atmosphere.”
- “Its low-poly aesthetic is both a stylistic choice and a practical one, allowing smoother performance while maintaining a distinctive identity.”
- “The art style not only adds an element of charm to the game but also enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment in the post-apocalyptic landscape visually stunning.”
- “The graphics are poor, using a low-poly style with badly implemented lighting that hampers performance.”
- “The changes from 'low' poly graphics to the current 'upgraded' graphics is a bold move that takes away any personality this game may have had.”
- “This game is just DayZ with worse graphics.”
story
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and direction, with many players expressing a desire for quests and narrative progression beyond mere survival and looting. While some appreciate the potential for environmental storytelling and the game's expansive world, the absence of structured missions or a cohesive plot leaves many feeling unengaged. Overall, players are hopeful for future updates that will introduce more story elements and quests to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The story unfolds through a series of chilling encounters and haunting discoveries, revealing the dark secrets behind the catastrophe that has befallen the world.”
- “Players' choices throughout the game impact the storyline and its outcome, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover all the secrets and alternate conclusions.”
- “With its gripping story, intense gameplay, and stunning presentation, Dead Polygon is a must-play for fans of horror and survival games alike.”
- “The player awakens in a decimated cityscape with no imposed narrative, no mission markers, and no specific direction beyond staying alive.”
- “There aren't any quests or missions to speak of.”
- “The game doesn’t currently have a story or any quests, although I believe this could change in the future.”
stability
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, particularly with driving mechanics and AI behavior. While some players appreciate the fun and engaging aspects of the game despite its issues, others find it to be a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is still in early access, and while it shows potential, it requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance stability.
- “Runs great on the Steam Deck with the controls mapped using the default configuration, so hopefully Valve will update their compatibility rating soon.”
- “It runs great.”
- “For an early access title, it's pretty bug-free.”
- “In its current state, the game is a buggy mess.”
- “Extremely buggy and glitchy; you have been warned!”
- “The game frequently crashed when I first downloaded it, and I had to delete and re-download it to get it to work. Once you get into the game, it is overall very boring and buggy.”
grinding
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While many appreciate the balance between farming, crafting, and combat, noting that it can be engaging and rewarding, others find certain elements tedious, particularly in base building and resource gathering. The game is generally seen as less grind-heavy compared to similar titles, but some players still feel that the lack of content and the need for extensive grinding can detract from the overall experience.
- “A great and fun game, basebuilding and item gathering feels rewarding, not too grindy.”
- “The game is very grind heavy, and requires lots of grinding for any security within your base.”
- “After a short while farming, I realized there is no other content than this. I made a workbench, I made an anvil, and I made the stone thingy to make gunpowder and the press to make bullets. That is it, so everything that is in the game takes a long time to farm just to have the feeling of content.”
- “Running around is slow, going up nearly empty buildings to try and find anything worth using is tedious.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the developer's comedic touch through quirky mechanics, funny glitches, and clever pop culture references. Many find the absurdity of zombie interactions and the game's overall goofy atmosphere to be entertaining, making it a fun experience, especially when playing with friends. The inclusion of humorous easter eggs and lighthearted gameplay elements contributes to a unique charm that keeps players engaged and laughing.
- “The fact you can do a little baby lean in ads is hilarious.”
- “As far as zombie games go, it's an odd one but really enjoyable if you like weird things like zombies dropping furniture on death and having a horde of perm-wearing zombies chase you; it's both terrifying and hilarious.”
- “The developer is also pretty funny; they have put numerous references to gaming and pop culture.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance on lower-end hardware and the low-poly aesthetic contributing to stability. However, many users report significant issues, including high GPU usage, desynchronization in multiplayer, and general unpolished mechanics that hinder the experience. While some updates have improved performance, a substantial number of players still find the game poorly optimized, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- “Its low-poly aesthetic is both a stylistic choice and a practical one, allowing smoother performance while maintaining a distinctive identity.”
- “This is a really well made, well optimized and entertaining game that I hope to come back to soon.”
- “Better enemy variety, incredible optimization means it can run on a potato and loads in less than 3 seconds, more late-game objectives, boss battles, secrets hidden all over, and more 'fair' loot spawns.”
- “Unfortunately, the system feels unpolished and unoptimized.”
- “The game is fun but it has terrible optimization.”
- “I have an RTX 2060, 32GB of RAM, and an i7 and still had choppy frames, stuttering, outright freezing for multiple seconds at a time, and my CPU/GPU temp was being ran up the wall; that is absurd for a game that looks this bad.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the nostalgic 8-bit remixes and atmospheric soundtrack that enhance the experience, particularly during exploration. However, several users noted the lack of ambient music and sound effects during gameplay, which can make the world feel empty and detract from immersion. Overall, while the existing music is appreciated, there is a strong desire for more background sounds and additional tracks to enrich the gaming experience.
- “The audio design in Dead Polygon is exceptional, with a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack and meticulously crafted sound effects that immerse players in the game's world.”
- “Nothing like sniping a zombie while wearing a Spartan helmet using a Dragunov while listening to old-timey music playing off a gramophone in your base.”
- “Upon first opening the game, I sat in the main menu for about 5 minutes because the menu soundtrack was absolutely beautiful.”
- “First issue when loading up was that there is no ambient or dynamic music in the game (just menus), eternal silence.”
- “Its been out for a while now and if you can't even add ambient music to a game that really shows me that you, the game developer, are lazy with a capital L.”
- “Unless you turn on your own music to have in the background, it's hard to get sucked into the game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its unique low-poly visual style, which, despite its simplicity, effectively captures the post-apocalyptic vibe and enhances immersion through strong audio design and lighting effects. While many players appreciate the game's charm and engaging atmosphere, some criticize it for feeling empty and lacking content, with repetitive environments and insufficient survival elements detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game presents a mix of atmospheric tension and creative freedom, though opinions vary on its execution and depth.
- “Built in a distinctive low-poly visual style, it offers a different aesthetic from the gritty realism that dominates the survival genre, yet it still delivers a surprisingly immersive and challenging atmosphere.”
- “Together, the visual and audio design form a cohesive experience that feels atmospheric even without high-fidelity assets.”
- “The lighting and shadow effects are particularly noteworthy, enhancing the eerie atmosphere and heightening the sense of dread.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and literally dead... but not the zombie dead, but content-less dead.”
- “I know 45 minutes doesn't seem like a long time to give a game, but at the moment, Dead Poly feels empty; there's a real lack of atmosphere, movement is kind of weird, melee attacks were sporadic, and some of the hit boxes were broken.”
- “I had high hopes after reading reviews, but in our opinion (3 player co-op), we found the game dull, lacking atmosphere, and just plain boring.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to its low price point and perceived lack of content and quality compared to free alternatives. While some players acknowledge the developers' intentions as a passion project, the overwhelming sentiment suggests that the game feels incomplete and exploitative, leading to disappointment and refunds. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be viewed unfavorably, with concerns about asset reuse and insufficient gameplay value.
- “The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as cash grab shovelware.”
- “Deadpoly has the cash grab price of around $10 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “But all that goes out the window for me as more and more evidence begins to point at this 'passion project' being nothing more than a duplicitous cash grab.”
replayability
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The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players noting significant replay value due to branching story paths and multiple endings, while others criticize the current lack of content and variety, suggesting that the game feels unfinished. Frequent item and zombie respawns provide some replayability, but many users express a desire for more features and updates to enhance the experience. Overall, while there are elements that could support replayability, the game's current state leaves much to be desired.
- “Dead Polygon offers significant replay value, thanks to its branching story paths and multiple endings.”
- “The game's difficulty settings and various survival modes further enhance replayability, catering to both casual players and hardcore survival horror enthusiasts.”
- “That would be extremely exciting for someone like me; I like to explore a new map, so if the maps were generated and somewhat random, I think that could add a lot of replay value for people.”
- “Very little replayability.”
- “At its current point, there is almost zero playability or replayability for that matter.”
- “Playing on a world with friends or alone would be enjoyable, but even then there's probably 15 hours of content max with not too much replayability.”
emotional
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of adventure and nostalgia, making them eager to share the experience with friends. The top-notch voice acting enhances the narrative's depth, while the overall wholesome atmosphere created by the developer resonates positively with the community. However, some players note gameplay inconsistencies that can detract from the emotional immersion.
- “I've paid so much for games in the past that had no nostalgia at all, nothing new to offer, but this game made me feel adventurous and made me want to invite friends to play with.”
- “Voice acting is also top-notch, with emotionally charged performances that add depth to the narrative.”
- “The creator of this game is the most wholesome guy I have ever seen make a game.”
character development
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Reviews indicate a preference for the original game's character designs, with some players feeling that the new, more realistic designs detract from the game's charm and aesthetic. There is a call for a character design update to better align with the original's appeal.
- “The character development feels stagnant and lacks depth.”
- “There are no meaningful choices that impact character growth.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”