DzombZ
- January 30, 2023
- Houari Mohamed Amine
Get on Steam"DzombZ" is a survival horror game set in Algeria after a zombie invasion. As Amine, players must navigate a mysterious landscape, solve puzzles, and engage in deadly combat to survive. With unpredictable enemies, stealth mechanics, and challenging gameplay, "DzombZ" offers a thrilling and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and engaging survival horror experience, especially considering it was developed by a single developer.
- The graphics and level design are appreciated for their detail and aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- Frequent updates and bug fixes from the developer show a commitment to improving the game, which many players find encouraging.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and inconsistent gameplay mechanics.
- Many players find the darkness in the game excessive, making it difficult to navigate and complete levels without adjusting external settings.
- The lack of a coherent story and the presence of frustrating gameplay elements, such as losing inventory between chapters, detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with a good balance of challenge and progression as players unlock new weapons and face diverse enemies. However, it is noted to be somewhat clunky and unpolished, with bugs that may detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players still recommend the game for its enjoyable mechanics and compelling story.
“Insane gameplay, it was a good horror game. Do not forget that this game was created by a solo developer. Thanks to him, I would recommend it 10/10, what a great game honestly.”
“The gameplay and story are pretty good, so I'm gonna recommend it, but be aware the game is very unpolished and buggy.”
“The gameplay side of the game is very fun, engaging, and does not feel repetitive. It gets much better as you advance through the game and unlock more weapons and more enemies to fight.”
“Gameplay is a little clunky but fun.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, effectively complementing the detailed levels. However, some users report performance issues, such as overheating on low settings, and note that the graphics are not of the highest quality. Additionally, there are quirky animations, like zombies passing through doors, that detract from the overall experience.
“Great concept of the game 👍 graphics were beautiful also.”
“The graphics and details, while not of the highest quality, serve their purpose and complement the game's aesthetic. The detailed levels of the game make it much better.”
“The graphics and details, while not of the highest quality, serve their purpose and complement the game's aesthetic. The detailed levels of the game make it much better.”
“I don't understand why this game literally overheats my PC on low graphics unless I turn on V-Sync. Plus, the zombies in this game go through doors like they're ghosts.”
“The graphics and details, while not of the highest quality, serve their purpose and complement the game's aesthetic. However, they could be improved.”
“The graphics and details, while not of the highest quality, serve their purpose and complement the game's aesthetic. However, they could be improved.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simplistic and underdeveloped, serving primarily as filler rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the incorporation of Algerian culture and humor, many find the overall storytelling to be immature and lacking depth. Despite these criticisms, the gameplay is noted as enjoyable, though the game suffers from polish and technical issues.
“The gameplay and story are pretty good, so I'm going to recommend it, but be aware the game is very unpolished and buggy.”
“Simple overpriced horror/survival indie game with funny Algerian quotes/culture and an immature story.”
“There is really no story in this game; it is merely there to fill the space.”
“[b] The story: [/b] I personally don't care about this, but some people do.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a unique blend of humor, incorporating funny Algerian quotes and cultural references, which adds a distinct flavor to the experience. The comedic elements, including humorous Arabic voice acting and well-executed memes, enhance the gameplay without detracting from its horror theme, making it stand out among typical indie titles.
“The game itself, while not the best, stands out from the typical indie asset swap games. It feels different and a bit unique; the Arabic voice acting is very funny, and the levels are intricate and highly diverse from one another. The memes and jokes are executed in a comedic way without taking away from the game's horror aspect.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing and sometimes failing to load past the initial screen. While the gameplay and story are commendable, players should be cautious due to its unpolished and buggy nature.
“Freezes all the time and sometimes doesn't even get past the initial screen.”
“The gameplay and story are pretty good, so I'm going to recommend it, but be aware the game is very unpolished and buggy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game generally performs well on high-end hardware, such as the RTX 3090 and Ryzen 5 3600, but users report frequent stuttering in certain areas, particularly in the later levels.
“The performance: Running on a 3090 with a Ryzen 5 3600, the game runs smoothly for the most part but stutters a lot in some areas, especially in the later levels.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability may improve over time as updates enhance its playability, suggesting that current limitations could be addressed in future iterations.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, indicating that it can feel repetitive or tedious.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“There are moments when the grinding becomes excessive.”
“I found the grinding aspect to be quite tedious.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the game could benefit from the addition of background music to enhance the overall experience.
“Maybe they can add some background music?”
“Maybe they can add some background music?”
“Maybe they can add some background music?”
