EBOLA 2

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story is generally viewed as cheesy and predictable, effectively mocking the Resident Evil franchise while taking place in a scientific base dealing with viral incidents. Although some find it decent, many criticize its brevity and lack of depth, with a consensus that it feels generic and is accompanied by poor voice acting.
- “The story takes place on a scientific base, where various viruses are developed; we are sent there to eliminate the accident.”
- “Let's start with the story.”
- “It's a decent story but again, too short; I recommend buying on sale since it's very cheap originally.”
- “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.”
- “The voice acting is bad, the story is generic and predictable for a Resident Evil type knockoff.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, particularly with its varied environments and puzzle mechanics. However, it suffers from poor optimization, frustrating mechanics like body burning, and tedious backtracking for keys, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the developer's transparency regarding actual gameplay representation in trailers.
- “The core gameplay itself was actually really fun.”
- “Hell, you even have to burn zombie bodies to keep them from coming back to life... remember that old-school mechanic?”
- “All I know is I liked the varied and dark environments and had fun figuring out most of the puzzles and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is very badly optimized.”
- “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: so if you kill an enemy, you can then burn his body if you have a lighter and fuel.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; some users find them outdated and glitchy, with issues like frame rate drops, while others appreciate the atmospheric visuals and modern design, despite some cheesy enemy models. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between those who prioritize aesthetics and those who value gameplay over graphical fidelity.
- “The graphics here are surprisingly good, even if the enemy models are a little cheesy.”
- “Ebola 2 is an atmospheric first-person horror game with modern graphics.”
- “The graphics are outdated, ugly, and mostly all black and white.”
- “There are random frame rate drops no matter what graphical setting.”
- “Stop judging games by their pretty graphics or assets and look for games made from real effort and inspiration rather than made from assets.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively conveying a sense of danger and horror around every corner. Players appreciate the blend of modern graphics and haunting sound design, which enhances the apocalyptic feel, although some minor flaws are noted. Overall, it successfully captures the essence of a thrilling horror experience reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil.
- “I was able to convey the atmosphere of the apocalypse in this game based on the Ebola virus.”
- “Ebola 2 is an atmospheric first-person horror game with modern graphics.”
- “Around every corner, you can expect danger; a gloomy atmosphere and lurking horror await you in the dark.”
- “When I first heard on the news about the Ebola virus, 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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall experience, particularly during boss fights, where it adds excitement and energy. While some tracks evoke nostalgia, particularly reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil 2, the game faced controversy over its soundtrack, leading to a temporary removal from Steam. Despite this, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature.
- “The boss fights are simple but fun, and the music gets your blood pumping!”
- “The game is actually really fun and looks great, like wow, it's a perfect Resident Evil clone with a small bit of jank but good music and great atmosphere.”
- “The safe room theme hearkens an eerie similarity to that from the PS1 Resident Evil 2 title.”
- “It also doesn't help matters that the game was removed for some time due to a DMCA complaint regarding the soundtrack, a qualm which has since been resolved, and a developer behind the curtain who was less-than-mature about the whole situation.”
- “There are, however, a few questionable assets thrown in, and despite the game being pulled from Steam for its soundtrack, the safe room theme hearkens an eerie similarity to that from the PS1 Resident Evil 2 title.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely unintentional, with players finding amusement in its awkward design and janky mechanics, such as the character's amusing "bounce" when stamina runs low. Additionally, the choice of textures and the humorous nature of the trailers contribute to the overall comedic experience, despite the game's shortcomings.
- “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 humorous at times.”
- “The three trailers are funny because the first one combines all the materials from the second and third.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, user reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players report a lack of polish and a clunky experience, others find the optimization satisfactory with no significant bugs or crashes. The game appears to have performance issues for some, suggesting a low-budget feel, but others have managed to optimize their gameplay effectively.
- “For the other runs, I basically optimized it to revisit areas as little as possible and eliminate those enemies.”
- “Additionally, the optimization here seems just fine, and I didn't encounter any bugs, glitches, or crashes.”
- “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.”
- “Performance is mostly lacking.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Ebola 2 has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers highlighting the use of Unreal Engine marketplace assets and questionable marketing practices. The developer's decision to sell game keys in bulk further reinforces the perception of the game as an asset flip rather than a genuine product, leading to strong recommendations against purchasing it.
- “Ebola 2 is a bunch of Unreal Engine/Unreal Marketplace assets slapped together as a cash grab.”
- “The developer knows this, which is why they sold keys off in bulk to Indiegala, very firmly cementing this as nothing but an Unreal Engine asset flip cash grab.”
- “I don't know if this is a commonly acceptable thing, but I will point back to another review which demonstrates the developer not only using Unreal Marketplace assets, but using the advertising material for those assets as advertising for this asset flip... totally not okay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, while some users report persistent glitches typical of older games, others note that the optimization is satisfactory, with no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes experienced.
- “The game has issues that a title this old should not still have.”
- “There are numerous glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “The stability is lacking, with frequent crashes and performance problems.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Despite the developer's claims of high replayability and numerous choices, users report that the game offers no meaningful options or incentives to replay, resulting in a lack of replayability.
- “The developer advertised this game as replayable, with many choices.”
- “It's not true at all, there is 0 replayability and 0 choices you can make.”