Doom Sweeper
- June 8, 2024
- Paper Dog
Get on SteamIn the apocalyptic world of Doom Sweeper, players join the ranks of the Doom Sweepers to survive against zombies and make a living. As Yamato and Roche, players drive a military vehicle, clearing zombies, collecting samples, and upgrading weapons with airdrop support. With only 20 minutes to survive, every decision counts in this action-packed game.
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of characters and playstyles, allowing for both passive and aggressive strategies.
- Unique pixel art style and humorous elements that add charm to the overall experience.
- Active development with regular updates, showing promise for future improvements and additional content.
- Gameplay can become repetitive over time, with limited variety in stages and mechanics.
- Balance issues and RNG elements can lead to frustrating experiences, especially in terms of upgrades and tower effectiveness.
- Translation and optimization problems detract from the overall experience, with some bugs affecting gameplay.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and easy to get hooked on, featuring a mix of passive and aggressive playstyles, though it suffers from balance issues and repetitiveness. Players appreciate the diversity in character abilities and the enjoyable mechanics of managing an armed vehicle, but many feel that the meta progression and overall gameplay experience require refinement to enhance enjoyment. While the game offers a charming aesthetic and a solid gameplay loop, it is hindered by its reliance on random elements and a lack of variety in gameplay across sessions.
“It's got good gameplay, easy to get hooked on. Not the best visuals, but that's what I love about it. It's got easily achievable achievements; some are easy, some are hard, and there's good diversity in gameplay since you can play passively with some characters while more aggressively with others.”
“It's simple and, if you like the genre, it's pretty fun with a nice gameplay loop.”
“Its blend of shooting, action, and tower defense elements creates a gameplay experience that's both engaging and accessible.”
“The gameplay is, essentially, comprised of selecting a rogue whose playstyle you like and surviving waves of enemies and mini-bosses.”
“Doom Sweeper offers a simple, enjoyable zombie-fighting experience with charming pixel art, but suffers from repetitive gameplay and balance issues in its current early access stage.”
“However, the game also faces criticism for its repetitive nature, with limited changes in gameplay across sessions.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a distinctive pixel art style that evokes nostalgia while providing a refreshing visual tone. While some players find the visuals lacking compared to other aspects of the game, the charming pixelated artwork and diverse character designs contribute positively to the overall experience. However, the limited variety in stage artwork has been noted as a disappointment.
“The game’s art style, with its pixelated charm, sets a distinctive visual tone that is both nostalgic and refreshing.”
“Not only cute and high-definition artwork, but also various combinations of players and weapons.”
“The stages available at the time of writing are mostly just different artwork, which is disappointing.”
“Not only cute and pixel/HD artwork, but also various combinations of players/weapons.”
“In summary, Doom Sweeper is a promising early access game that offers an enjoyable, albeit somewhat repetitive, zombie-fighting experience with a unique pixel art style.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is light and simplistic, featuring humorous and brief narrative segments that complement the gameplay, though some players may find the limited content and straightforward setup less engaging. Overall, it meets expectations for a game of its type.
“While I enjoy the antics of the game and the humorous story blurbs in between runs, the simple setup and relatively small amount of content might deter a few of you, and that's okay.”
“The story is about what you'd expect for this kind of game.”
“While I enjoy the antics of the game and the silly story blurbs in between runs, the simple setup and relatively small amount of content might deter a few of you, and that's okay.”
“The 'story' is about what you'd expect for this kind of game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the entertaining dynamic between two otaku characters navigating a zombie apocalypse, featuring absurd and over-the-top tower defense mechanics that deliver a barrage of comical attacks.
“A very funny pair of otakus in a zombie apocalypse world, featuring amazing tower defense builds that unleash a barrage of crazy attacks on your screen.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios that keep you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
“The quirky characters and their absurd interactions add a delightful layer of comedy to the intense action of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users expressing strong appreciation for its quality.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience!”
“I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concerns that the imbalance between currency earned and the cost of upgrades may diminish the game's overall enjoyment and replayability, suggesting that players might feel discouraged from revisiting the game.
