Ebola
- June 13, 2019
- indie_games_studio
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"EBOLA Village is a single-player Horror Action game, where you play as a journalist investigating a secret scientific base after an accident caused a deadly virus to spread. As you navigate through the base, you must uncover the truth behind the accident and stop the spread of the virus to prevent global catastrophe. With an exciting storyline, intense adrenaline rushes, and fictional characters and events, EBOLA Village promises an unforgettable gaming experience."
Reviews
- The game's optimization has improved significantly compared to previous versions.
- The graphics and lighting are visually appealing, creating a good atmosphere.
- The weapon viewmodels do not clip into walls, which enhances the gameplay experience.
- The voice acting is done using robotic AI voices, which detracts from immersion.
- The English translation is poorly executed, leading to confusing dialogue and notes.
- The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in low frame rates and crashes.
- optimization12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe frame drops and performance issues, particularly in later levels. Despite some appealing mechanics and a spooky atmosphere, the poor optimization renders the game nearly unplayable for users with high-end systems, leading to frustration and requests for significant updates. Overall, optimization remains a major drawback that detracts from the gaming experience.
“For one, the game’s optimization is no longer a problem like it was in the past.”
“Fix the optimization and this could be a really good game for what it is.”
“It has zero optimization.”
“Missing optimization makes this game pretty much unplayable from area two (the sewers, about two minutes into the game).”
“I wanted to like this game, I really did, and I do but it's so poorly optimized that my beast of a computer can barely push out 5fps in the underground area.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals and the frightening design of the zombies, while others criticize the graphics as outdated and the game as unplayable due to technical issues. Despite the potential for beautiful environments, particularly in the first level, performance problems detract from the overall experience for some users.
“The graphics are great, and the zombies are scary looking as hell.”
“I will still be giving this game a like as I do love the graphics of the game and the music in the game sets the tone of the game perfectly.”
“An interesting idea, very reminiscent of the good old Resident Evil, the graphics are beautiful, especially liked the first level, a beautiful night city.”
“The graphics are a bit old and the zombies are weird.”
“The visuals have real promise, and it looks like it has potential, but it's truly unplayable right now.”
“I have no problem playing the latest games on higher graphic settings, but this one really gave my computer a hard time.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring some strong horror mechanics reminiscent of the Resident Evil series, but marred by poor optimization and framerate issues. While there are good ideas present, the execution often leads to a frustrating experience, leaving players disappointed despite the potential for enjoyment. Overall, it offers decent gameplay typical of horror FPS games, but struggles with technical shortcomings.
“All the best aspects and mechanics taken from Resident Evil add to this game a kind of atmosphere of real horror.”
“Like the Resident Evil series, with some good mechanics.”
“The scenes look like an assorted mess of assets from different sources, and the gameplay is, well, bad.”
“Gameplay was decent, and what you expect from these types of horror FPS games.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some users praise it as intense and spooky, effectively setting the game's tone, others have noted issues with background music and sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for enhancing the gaming experience.
“The music in the game is awesome.”
“The music is intense and spooky.”
“The music in the game sets the tone perfectly.”
“The background music and sound effects have significant issues.”
“The music is intense and spooky, which may not appeal to everyone.”
“While I appreciate the graphics, the music in the game can be overwhelming at times.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by beautiful lighting and a blend of horror elements, creating a genuinely scary experience. While some sci-fi environments reuse assets reminiscent of Doom, the overall ambiance effectively captures a sense of real horror.
“The lighting is beautiful, and the atmosphere is quite immersive, even if some sci-fi elements use similar assets to those found in Doom.”
“This game combines the best aspects and mechanics from Resident Evil, creating a truly immersive horror atmosphere.”
“The game is both scary and atmospheric, providing a thrilling experience.”
“The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the horror elements.”
“Despite some interesting mechanics, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension expected from a horror game.”
“The environment is poorly designed, which detracts from the intended eerie atmosphere and makes it hard to feel any real sense of fear.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that contribute to an overall sense of incompleteness. Many find the menu system particularly problematic, describing it as unclear and prone to errors.
“It is just an incomplete, flawed, buggy beta.”
“But this one sucks; it's buggy and weird.”
“The menu is buggy and unclear.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be linked to weapon mechanics, with players noting that the aiming system for firearms, particularly the pistol and assault rifle, can be frustrating due to misalignment between the crosshair and the actual point of aim. This may impact gameplay experience, suggesting that monetization strategies could be affecting weapon balance and visibility.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from unintentional sources, such as the amusingly robotic text-to-speech voices and the comical zombie death animations, where zombies humorously lower themselves to the ground. These elements contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, even if they weren't explicitly designed to be funny.
“The computer-like text-to-speech voices of the characters were great; maybe it wasn't the developers' intention to be funny, but they definitely were.”
“The zombie death animations are hilarious, especially the way they gently lower themselves to the ground with a slow push-up.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game is praised for its engaging plot, complemented by impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“A great game with a compelling plot and stunning graphics.”
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making you feel deeply connected to the characters.”
