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Dustoff Z

Dustoff Z is a helicopter sim that improves upon the previous game in the series, adding a more robust menu, improved graphics, and fun new zombie theme. If you’re into shooting zombies in a cartoony world, this is a title to consider checking out.
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66%Game Brain Score
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90% User Score Based on 21 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

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Dustoff Z is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game. It was developed by Invictus Games Ltd. and was released on October 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Get those blades spinning and load up on guns and ammo, the time has come to rebuild humanity! Dustoff Z is a game about maneuvering combat-helicopters in one of the harshest weather conditions possible – A Zombie Apocalypse.

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graphics9 positive mentions
  • Dustoff Z offers enjoyable and casual gameplay with a variety of missions, including rescuing survivors and battling diverse zombie types.
  • The game features a solid upgrade system for helicopters and gunners, allowing for customization and strategic gameplay.
  • With its charming graphics, engaging soundtrack, and straightforward controls, Dustoff Z provides a fun experience for players looking for a light-hearted zombie shooter.
  • The game suffers from imprecise mechanics and frustrating physics, making gameplay feel sloppy and hindering the overall experience.
  • Keybinding issues and limited movement can lead to frustrating moments, especially for players using laptops without certain keys.
  • Difficulty spikes and uneven progression can detract from the enjoyment, as some levels may feel overly challenging compared to others.
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story unfolds in a post-zombie apocalypse setting where players undertake various missions, such as rescuing citizens and defending convoys, while managing resources like fuel and ammo. The narrative is enhanced by engaging gameplay mechanics, including helicopter upgrades and boss fights, which contribute to a sense of progression and urgency as players face overwhelming waves of comical yet threatening zombies. Overall, the storyline is described as enjoyable and immersive, building on the foundations of its predecessor with improved graphics and mission variety.

    • “The post-zombie apocalypse storyline unfolds nicely as you fire at identified targets and some unexpected jumping enemies all the while trying to keep your chopper in the air without taking on too much damage.”
    • “Each level has a distinct objective ranging from escort missions to rescuing citizens trapped between salvation and the undead.”
    • “I've played a few hours of Dustoff Z now and I'm enjoying it thoroughly; it has definitely taken the great aspects of the original Dustoff Heli Rescue and enhanced them with a better tech tree, graphical enhancements, and a fun and engaging storyline.”
    • “It’s the same old story: the world’s been overrun with zombies.”
    • “And once I had done 30 missions, there was no way I was going to trawl back through them to find these guys.”
    • “Along with the different objectives, boss fights with larger zombies also occur from time to time as you progress through the story.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing cartoonish and minimalist style, which complements the fun and engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the chunky aesthetic and cell-shaded visuals, noting that they enhance the overall experience while maintaining smooth performance on various systems. The combination of vibrant graphics and synchronized music contributes to an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.

    • “In regards to graphics, the game is very nice to look at and the music syncs perfectly with the action going on.”
    • “The choice in art style is one that I can appreciate and is one of the things that originally sparked my interest in the game.”
    • “The graphics and visuals are also nice, with the minimalist design of the characters, enemies, and environment giving an arcade-like feel to the game.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in Dustoff Z is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its fun, casual, and addictive nature, others criticize its imprecision and sloppy mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. The generous revive system reduces the threat of death, but many feel that the gameplay struggles to match the quality of similar arcade-style games.

    • “An absolutely fantastic game with nice graphics and fun and addicting gameplay.”
    • “Simple but quite enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “Nice casual gameplay.”
    • “Every aspect of the gameplay feels like it’s needlessly imprecise.”
    • “I spent as much time fighting the mechanics as I did fighting the zombies within it.”
    • “I get that Dustoff Z is trying to be an arcade-style experience, but it doesn’t excuse the sloppy execution in the bulk of the gameplay.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its seamless synchronization with the action, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "amazing" and "dope," enhancing the overall appeal alongside the game's clean graphics and engaging visuals.

    • “In regards to graphics, the game is very nice to look at and the music syncs perfectly with the action going on.”
    • “A fun little game with short levels and an amazing soundtrack!”
    • “Music, backgrounds, and physics make the game enjoyable.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that multiple star points per level encourage them to improve their performance by completing levels faster or without casualties, fostering a desire to perfect their gameplay.

    • “The addition of having multiple star points per level, where the time it takes to complete a level or completing it without casualties, adds significant replayability to the game as you strive to perfect your performance.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and opportunities for improvement, making it hard to put the game down.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same, enhancing the overall replayability.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is praised for its ability to deliver clear visuals and smooth performance without demanding significant resources, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.

    • “It's easy to discern everything around you while not requiring much effort to make it run smoothly.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, with players enjoying the comedic aspects of zombie elimination and finding the gameplay to be a fun way to pass the time.

    • “Great way to kill time, straightforward progression path, and some of the extra ways to kill those pesky zombies are pretty damn funny.”
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Dustoff Z is a survival shooter game.

Dustoff Z is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Dustoff Z.

Dustoff Z was released on October 15, 2020.

Dustoff Z was developed by Invictus Games Ltd..

Dustoff Z has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Dustoff Z is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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