EBOLA

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EBOLA is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by indie_games_studio and was released on July 10, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Your main task is to find out who is involved in the spread and experiment on the "E" virus - Ebola, you need to stop the spread of the virus, and at the same time survive yourself! Millions of people may die.

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Single-Player

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization14 negative mentions

The game's optimization has improved, making it more playable than before.
The lighting and atmosphere are well-designed, contributing to a spooky environment.
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, making dialogue and notes difficult to understand.
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and crashes.

optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
34%
58%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe frame rate drops and performance issues, particularly in later levels. Many users express frustration, noting that even high-end computers struggle to maintain playable frame rates, rendering the game nearly unplayable. Despite some appealing mechanics and atmosphere, the lack of optimization significantly detracts from the overall 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 5 fps in the underground area.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many praising the visuals and the eerie design of the zombies, likening it to classic titles like Resident Evil. However, some users report technical issues that hinder gameplay, suggesting that while the graphics show promise, they may not be optimized for all systems, leading to performance problems. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted, but concerns about playability and outdated elements persist.
- “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.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring some innovative mechanics reminiscent of the Resident Evil series that contribute to a genuine horror atmosphere. However, many players criticize the execution, citing poor framerate, optimization issues, and a disjointed visual presentation that detracts from the overall experience. While there are decent elements typical of horror FPS games, the execution ultimately fails to deliver a consistently enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game has received praise for being intense and spooky, effectively setting the tone and enhancing the overall experience. However, there are noted issues with background music and sound effects that detract from the overall quality. Despite these problems, many players appreciate the music's contribution to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music in the game is awesome.”
- “Background music and sound effect problem.”
- “The music is intense and spooky.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful lighting and effective horror elements, creating a genuinely scary experience. While some environments may reuse assets reminiscent of Doom, the overall ambiance successfully evokes a sense of real horror, enhancing the gameplay.
- “The lighting is beautiful and the atmosphere is pretty good, even if the sci-fi parts of the game’s environment use the same assets as Doom in the dark.”
- “The game is pretty scary and atmospheric at the same time.”
- “All the best aspects and mechanics taken from Resident Evil add to this game a kind of atmosphere of real horror.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, being described as an incomplete and buggy beta version. Users report numerous flaws, including a confusing and malfunctioning menu, contributing to an overall negative experience.
- “It is just an incomplete, flawed, buggy beta.”
- “But this one sucks; it's buggy and weird.”
- “The menu is buggy and unclear.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the monetization aspect of the game, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics related to aiming and visibility issues with weapons. Therefore, no relevant summary can be drawn regarding monetization from the provided texts.
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from the unintentionally comedic computer-generated text-to-speech voices of the characters and the amusingly exaggerated zombie death animations, where they slowly lower themselves to the ground. While these elements may not have been intended to be funny, players found them entertaining nonetheless.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story of the game is praised for its quality, with users highlighting both the engaging plot and impressive graphics as standout features.