EBOLA 2

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EBOLA 2 is a single player survival shooter game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by indie_games_studio and was released on January 6, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "EBOLA 2," players become specialists sent to investigate a secret facility where a viral outbreak occurred. The game features a large map with 10 unique floors in the underground station "Krot-529." Players can interact with various objects as they uncover the consequences of the accident. Note: This summary is based on the provided description and does not include information on the game's release date or developer.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Atmospheric game with cool detailed locations and a gloomy horror vibe.
Decent survival horror gameplay with satisfying combat and simple puzzles.
Improvement over the first game, with engaging exploration and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early Resident Evil titles.

Glitchy and poorly optimized, with issues like frame rate drops and awkward design choices.
Weak story and voice acting, with a lack of replayability and limited inventory space.
Many bugs and design flaws, including respawning enemies and frustrating mechanics like the burn system.

atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively conveying a sense of danger and horror around every corner. Reviewers note its beautiful visuals and engaging sound design, which enhance the apocalyptic setting, although some minor flaws are acknowledged. Overall, it successfully captures the essence of survival horror reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil.
- “Around every corner, you can expect danger; a gloomy atmosphere and lurking horror await you in the dark.”
- “I was able to convey the atmosphere of the apocalypse, inspired by the fear I felt when I first heard about the Ebola virus.”
- “The game is atmospheric, beautiful, and sometimes frightening, but it does have some flaws.”
- “Around every corner, you can expect danger; a gloomy atmosphere and lurking horror in the dark will be waiting for you.”
- “When I first heard about the Ebola virus on the news, I was a little scared. Now, seeing a game based on this virus, I don't know how plausible the actions are, but it does convey an atmosphere of the apocalypse.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story is generally considered decent but criticized for being too short and having only one unsatisfactory ending. While the cutscenes and voice acting are noted, the overall narrative experience may not justify a full-price purchase, with many recommending waiting for a sale.
- “Let's start with the story.”
- “It's a decent story, but again, too short. I recommend buying it on sale since it's very cheap originally.”
- “- Story, cutscenes, voice acting.”
- “The story has only one stupid ending.”
- “It's a decent story but again, too short. I recommend buying it on sale since it's very cheap originally.”
- “-story, cutscenes, voice acting”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely unintentional, stemming from its awkward design and janky mechanics, such as a stamina system that causes characters to bounce amusingly. Players find humor in the texture choices and the trailers, particularly the first one that humorously combines elements from the others. Overall, while the game may not be recommendable, it does provide some comedic moments.
- “There is even a stamina system; after running for a while, our character starts to 'bounce' in a funny way.”
- “Choosing textures can be quite funny at times.”
- “There are 3 trailers, which are funny because the first one contains a combination of all materials from the second and third.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The core gameplay is generally enjoyable, but it is marred by an annoying burn mechanic that requires players to manage resources for body disposal. Additionally, the game features distant save points and necessitates backtracking through a dilapidated building to find keys, which can disrupt the flow of play.
- “The core gameplay itself was actually really fun.”
- “Save points are also far away, and the gameplay involves backtracking between floors in a dilapidated building, looking for keys to all the locked doors.”
- “The whole burn mechanic is kind of annoying: if you kill an enemy, you can then burn their body if you have a lighter and fuel.”
- “Save points are also far away, and the gameplay involves backtracking between floors in a dilapidated building looking for keys to all the locked doors.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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33%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users describing it as feeling cheap, low-budget, and clunky. Many players have attempted to optimize their gameplay by minimizing area revisits and enemy encounters, but overall performance remains a significant concern.
- “For the other runs, I basically optimized it to revisit areas as little as possible and eliminate those enemies in the way.”
- “This game feels cheap, low-budget, clunky, and poorly optimized.”
- “For the other runs, I basically optimized it to revisit areas as little as possible and burn those enemies which are in those.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are widely criticized for being outdated and unattractive, predominantly featuring a black and white palette. Additionally, players report inconsistent frame rate drops across all graphical settings, further detracting from the visual experience.
- “The graphics are outdated, ugly, and mostly all black and white.”
- “There are random frame rate drops no matter what graphical setting.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate that the game's advertised replayability and choice are misleading, with players reporting a complete lack of meaningful choices and no incentive to replay. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers zero replayability.
- “It's not true at all, there is 0 replayability & 0 choices you can make.”
- “The developer advertised this game as replayable, with many choices.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, contributing to its fun and engaging experience, despite some minor flaws. Reviewers highlight it as a strong point that complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay.
- “The game features good music and great atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive environment.”
- “The music adds a layer of excitement and tension, making each moment feel more impactful.”