FatalZone: Outbreak

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Survival takes a deadly toll… The world has been ravaged by a zombie virus, but humanity doesn’t give up that easily! Outbreak is the demo version of FatalZone, a bullet heaven zombie apocalypse shooter where you have to clear a path to safety through hordes of the living dead. The demo version includes: 1 location 4 character classes 30 unique perks to upgrade your characters with 6 types o…

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept with a unique blend of RPG elements and zombie survival mechanics, providing engaging gameplay.
The graphics and visual style are impressive, creating an immersive post-apocalyptic environment that enhances the overall experience.
The auto-aim feature simplifies gameplay, making it accessible for casual gamers while still offering depth through character and weapon customization.

The game is criticized for being more of a demo or advertisement for the full game rather than a standalone experience, leading to feelings of disappointment among players.
Gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating due to auto-targeting mechanics and lack of manual aiming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Many players feel that the game lacks content and variety, with some describing it as a generic clone of other titles in the genre, particularly 'Vampire Survivors'.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and reminiscent of mobile pay-to-win mechanics, while others appreciate its unique twists, such as auto-shooter mechanics and base-building elements. Although it draws comparisons to "Vampire Survivors," many enjoy the depth added through character and weapon customization, as well as engaging mechanics like extraction and infection. Overall, while the game shows potential with its addictive nature and cooperative multiplayer, it currently feels limited in content and innovation.
- “Its stunning graphics, accessible gameplay, cooperative multiplayer, and potential for deep customization make it worth keeping an eye on.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the auto shooter mechanics add a unique twist to the traditional shooter genre.”
- “The game is really addictive, it's a pleasure to play, the gameplay is very attractive.”
- “The concept is interesting, but the gameplay becomes excruciatingly annoying after a while.”
- “Copypaste of Vampire Survivors with bad visual style (looks and feels like a mobile port) and horrible weapon mechanics.”
- “Ultimately the decent setting and art doesn't compensate for the frustrating gameplay, in my opinion.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being essentially an advertisement for another product, "fatalzone," rather than a standalone game. Users express frustration over the misleading presentation of demos and ads as full games, arguing that this practice detracts from genuine developers and misleads consumers, ultimately questioning the value of such content in their game libraries.
- “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics in "Fatalzone: Outbreak" are widely praised for their impressive quality and stunning visuals, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some users note a simplification in certain areas, the game's modern graphics and appealing effects contribute positively to its immersive atmosphere.
- “First off, the graphics in Fatalzone: Outbreak are nothing short of impressive.”
- “Its stunning graphics, accessible gameplay, cooperative multiplayer, and potential for deep customization make it worth keeping an eye on.”
- “Cool visuals and audio; I really like the evolutions and the effects for elements. Hope they add more in the full game.”
- “Yes, the graphics are simplified.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to a variety of perks and classes, despite some criticism regarding its short initial playtime of 30 to 40 minutes. The presence of multiple unlocks in the demo further enhances the incentive to replay.
- “There are lots of perks and classes available to enhance the replayability.”
- “Some may complain that the game only offers 30 to 40 minutes of content, but it has a high replay value with several unlocks available in this free demo.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-crafted and complements the overall enjoyable experience, enhancing the RPG elements and visual style. Players appreciate its quality, noting that it contributes positively to the game's fun factor.
- “The music is really well made; I like it.”
- “I enjoy the RPG elements and leveling, and the overall fun is a good combo with the awesome and original visual style.”
- “For the price, the joy and fun of the game, along with the music, make it a great experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for incorporating frustrating delays and pay-to-win mechanics, which detract from the overall experience and make the gameplay loop feel tedious and annoying.
- “The few 'innovations' are mashing it with delaying tactics that gate progress from pay-to-win mobile games, which actively get in the way of an already tedious and annoying gameplay loop.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and rewards are minimal.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than an enjoyable experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The storyline shows promise and has the potential to develop into something engaging.
- “The storyline, from what I've seen, has great potential.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters.”
- “The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization in the preview build has been noted to have several bugs and issues, which is typical for early access or pre-release versions.
- “One thing to keep in mind is that the preview build I experienced had a few bugs and optimization issues, which is common for early access or pre-release versions.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to have some bugs, but users generally accept this due to its free availability.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
- “There are constant stability issues that need to be addressed.”