Doomsday: Last Survivors
- September 15, 2021
- IGG.COM
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Doomsday: Last Survivors" is a strategy game with a captivating post-apocalyptic story and impressive game mechanics. Defend the last shelter of survivors from hordes of zombies using tower defense gameplay, complete with good graphics and humor. Despite some bugs, the game offers impressive depth, making it a fun and often hilarious escape, albeit with some grinding required.
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Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and engaging character designs, making it visually appealing.
- The gameplay is fun and offers a variety of missions and events to keep players entertained.
- The storyline is interesting and immersive, drawing players into the game world.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress without spending money.
- There are frequent crashes and lag issues, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The game often requires long wait times for upgrades and training, leading to frustration among players.
- story235 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and graphics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth after the initial stages. Many users noted that the storyline resembles popular zombie narratives, such as "The Last of Us," but becomes tedious as the game progresses, often leading to a grind for resources and upgrades. Overall, while the game starts strong with an interesting plot, it tends to lose momentum, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story as they advance.
“The voice acting, art style, and story add an amazing touch that seems to be unmatched in others of the genre.”
“The story is beautiful, graphics and gameplay is extraordinary but games without friends is boring, please add voice chat and option to play together.”
“The story is put together very well and the fact that you can upgrade just about everything and everyone is killer.”
“The storyline is extremely short, and the rewards are nothing compared to what you need to progress.”
“The story is non-existent, with the whole basis being the story from The Last of Us.”
“After a couple of weeks of grinding for 'free', the game finally hit a brick wall of no story or forward momentum.”
- graphics205 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their detail, quality, and overall aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the immersive art style and animations, often comparing them favorably to those found in higher-end PC games. While some reviews mention minor issues with performance on lower-end devices, the consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics are excellent.”
“The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is so easy to learn.”
“The graphics are stunning for a typical mobile game and my FPS runs very smooth.”
“Graphics could be better by far.”
“It's pathetic that companies lie and fool customers with graphics that are so far from the truth.”
“Awful control & graphic, relying so hard on p2w.”
- monetization160 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the option for in-game purchases, others feel that the game leans towards a "pay-to-win" model and is riddled with cash grab tactics. Overall, players express frustration over the disparity between the ads and the actual game experience, though some still find enjoyment in the gameplay itself.
“There are in-game purchases you can make if you want, but the game is entirely free to play.”
“No ads, some in-game purchases, but you don't need them just to play.”
“In-game purchases speed up your progress and give you access to legendary heroes and other perks, which you can still get if you're lucky or put in enough effort to strategize and spend time on.”
“The game has just become a cash grab; developers are greedy.”
“I was actually pretty shocked to find the advertisement for this game was not a little different but absolutely false and a completely different game. I did not want to play a game like this; I wanted to play what I saw in the advertisement. Scammed and deceived, this is a typical turn-based slow progress boring game compared to the fun-looking run and shoot while making choices that would affect your gameplay.”
“The advertisement compared with the gameplay is totally different.”
- gameplay111 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging mechanics, smooth execution, and variety of play styles, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic, repetitive, or heavily influenced by pay-to-win mechanics. Many users express disappointment over the disparity between advertised gameplay and the actual experience, leading to feelings of frustration and confusion. Overall, while the graphics and story are often highlighted as strong points, the gameplay itself may require further refinement to enhance player satisfaction.
“The gameplay and graphics are great.”
“The graphics are impressive, gameplay is smooth, and the strategic elements keep you hooked.”
“Gameplay is fun and easy, story keeps you interested, and the characters are all cool and have their own unique abilities.”
“Absolutely no regard for players and gameplay, just a money grab now - recommend avoiding entirely.”
“Gameplay is pointless, boring, repetitive.”
“I was actually pretty shocked to find the advertisement for this game was not a little different but absolutely false and a completely different game. I did not want to play a game like this; I wanted to play what I saw in the advertisement. Scammed and deceived, this is a typical turned-based slow progress boring game compared to the fun-looking run and shoot while making choices that would affect your gameplay.”
- stability25 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches across various devices, particularly on mobile. Many players experience interruptions during gameplay, making it frustrating and often unplayable, especially on older phones. While some users report smooth gameplay at times, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires urgent fixes to improve its stability.
“It's a good game with little to no glitches, which contributes to a stable gaming experience.”
“Can't even put in a ticket for troubleshooting because it crashes so soon after logging in.”
“Cool and addicting game...but.... there is one awful thing about the gameplay, no matter how good your internet is the game continuously freezes up and kicks you off... very very annoying!”
“The background, most of the buildings, characters, and any and all other features within the game will be featureless and solid pink or white, the game randomly freezes and closes constantly, don't expect to get more than 5-10 minutes of uptime in this app before it randomly closes out or freezes up.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the slower pace and the ability to complete missions more easily compared to other games, others criticize the excessive time required for character leveling and the reliance on online play and events. Additionally, the game is noted for its pay-to-win elements, which can make the grinding feel tedious and frustrating for some players.
“Game forces you to be online all day with only 2-hour long resource farming and many full-day long events and subgames that you need to complete to try to be competitive.”
“Most annoyingly is the excessive boardroom that coincides with relentless grinding, and that's only attempting to level up characters a little.”
“After a couple of weeks of grinding for 'free', the game finally hit a brick wall of no story or forward momentum.”
- character development13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging story and detailed character designs that enhance the overall experience. While some note that the designs may draw inspiration from other sources, the visuals and animations are praised for their quality. The character development system, though intricate, adds depth to gameplay, making it a standout feature for many players.
“The post-apocalyptic world is beautifully rendered, and the attention to detail in the character design and environment is truly impressive.”
“The graphics are pretty good, and the character development is engaging.”
“Take your time to learn it and all the incredible character development.”
“It's typical of these games to 'borrow' character designs.”
“It is well detailed, yet also unnecessarily detailed, such as with the point system for character development.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some players find it entertaining and well-composed, others express a desire for more engaging battle music to elevate the intensity during combat scenarios. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere, contributing positively to the enjoyment of players.
“Wonderful music, features, and excellent characters, and lots of zombies to kill.”
“The music, the graphics, and the overall gameplay are actually very soothing; it's a very easy game to play and it's not aggressive.”
“Yes, it is a zombie world, but please change the music.”
“Music and sounds work, but nothing else.”
“The music is very relaxing.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent disconnects and crashes, even in optimized mode. While some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and character progression, others express frustration over performance issues, such as slow troop speed and weapon responsiveness, indicating a need for significant improvements.
“It runs smoothly, the characters are badass and you level up quite quickly.”
“I give it 5 stars because I like it. I would like you guys to increase my troops' speed and my performance for the characters I use, and also the guns are slow, but it's good to have this.”
“I also don't keep my battery optimized so that I have a better gaming experience.”
“Disconnects constantly, crashes constantly, even in optimized mode.”
“Your optimization sucks!!”
“It's so badly optimized.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its clever pacing and amusing character designs, drawing inspiration from popular titles like "The Last of Us." Players find the comedic elements particularly engaging, especially in the context of the storyline involving Ellie and her unique immunity, which adds a humorous twist to the otherwise serious narrative.
“It's got a nice pacing; it's a tad bit obvious they took some inspiration when it came to character designs, but it's honestly not bad and pretty funny.”
“I really love this game! It's kind of like the ad. The thing that's really funny about it, though, is it's based off of The Last of Us. In The Last of Us, Ellie and Joel are going to a shelter, and during that journey, Ellie is bitten. They later find out Ellie is immune to the virus, and they discover antibodies and try to just take her brain out and study what the antibodies are.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is mixed, with some players finding the story repetitive and unengaging, leading to a loss of interest. However, others appreciate the gameplay mechanics and express enjoyment, indicating that while the emotional connection may vary, there are elements that resonate positively with some players.
“The emotional depth of the story is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or feel invested in their journeys.”
“I found the emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing, which made it difficult to care about the outcomes.”
“Despite its attempts at emotional storytelling, the game ultimately feels shallow and fails to evoke any real feelings.”
