Half Alive
- September 5, 2023
- Studio Tyro
Get on Steam"Half Alive" is a multiplayer first-person shooter where players must survive waves of zombies and unlock new weapons and areas on a closed map. Weapons range from pistols to assault rifles and can be found on walls, in mystery boxes, or upgraded with special anvils. The game encourages exploration and strategy to survive each round.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging gunplay experience, reminiscent of Call of Duty Zombies, with a variety of weapons and maps to explore.
- The developer is responsive and actively works on updates and bug fixes, showing dedication to improving the game.
- The graphics and art style are well-received, with many players enjoying the diverse zombie models and map designs.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including memory leaks, input delays, and zombies getting stuck, which can significantly hinder gameplay.
- Some players find the maps too large and the AI basic, leading to a lack of excitement and engagement during play.
- There are issues with sound design, including loud zombie noises and a lack of ambient sounds, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the art style and character models, though some note that they are not groundbreaking. While the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, there are concerns about performance issues, such as memory leaks, that detract from the enjoyment. Players have also mentioned needing some time to adjust to the movement and aiming mechanics related to the graphics.
“I really enjoyed the graphic art style and shooting mechanics.”
“The models look really good for the art style the game goes with.”
“Although I will say I like the concept of the game and the graphics are good.”
“Nothing to write home about graphically, but that doesn't take away from the fun of the game.”
“Even though I love the graphics, everything else is pretty much not in great shape.”
“I had to adjust a little to the graphics (the feeling of movement when moving around/aiming), but got used to that quite quickly.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable mechanics and graphic art style, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops. However, players have noted significant bugs and memory leaks that detract from the experience, suggesting that future updates should focus on fixing these issues and introducing unique game mechanics to enhance gameplay variety.
“Incredible gameplay, with certain aspects of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, really enjoyable to play.”
“Some run and some don’t, which varies the gameplay nicely.”
“Keep making gradual progression with the updates/bug fixing, and try to create some unique game mechanics so your game can stand out more.”
“Maybe a developer can help sort out the memory leaking issue; otherwise, I really enjoyed the graphic art style and shooting mechanics.”
“I would like to see the developer put more of their own personal flair and ideas into the game mechanics with future updates.”
“Keep making gradual progress with the updates and bug fixing, and try to create some unique game mechanics so your game can stand out more.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the snow map has been noted to reset unexpectedly after certain kills or damage events, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
“The music on the snow map resets after certain kills or damage, which is really distracting.”
“The snow map music keeps resetting whenever I get a kill or deal damage, and it ruins the immersion.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have reported performance issues on certain maps, but there is optimism that these problems will be addressed in future updates.
“I've noticed some maps also have performance issues, but I'm sure those will get fixed.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, with many expressing that it adds a cool and amusing element to the overall experience.
“At first, I thought it was cool and funny.”
“At first, I thought it was cool and funny.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game is reported to have several bugs, most players found them manageable and did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The game is still quite buggy, but I didn't have much of an issue looking past them.”
“The frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
