Hardcore ZBoy
- September 21, 2017
- Narko Games
Get on SteamYou play as a zombie that runs from people, you have to run as far as possible
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The music is enjoyable, featuring a mix of varied metal songs.
- The graphics, while not groundbreaking, are acceptable for a game of this type.
- The concept of an endless runner with a zombie theme is intriguing.
- Players often spawn directly in front of obstacles, leading to instant deaths.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches, including falling through the level and unresponsive controls.
- There is a lack of basic features such as a volume slider and proper game mechanics, making it frustrating to play.
- music14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating the diverse 13-song metal soundtrack that features unique covers and a variety of tracks. The dynamic nature of the music, which changes randomly with each run, adds to the overall experience, although some players noted the quirky naming conventions of the music files. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere and is well-liked by the community.
“I was taken aback as soon as I started the game by the stellar graphics and soundtrack!”
“I'll start off by saying I enjoyed the music and was surprised with the amount of music in the game.”
“The music changes randomly every 'run'.”
“The soundtrack is a 13-song mix of varied metal songs, including weird covers of the Painkiller theme song and Skrillex's 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites', among others.”
“The soundtrack is a 13-song mix of varied metal songs, including weird covers of the Painkiller theme song and Skrillex's 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites', among others.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews; while some players were impressed by the stellar visuals and soundtrack, others found them to be underwhelming and lacking significant differences across various settings. Overall, the graphics are considered workable but not exceptional.
“I was taken aback as soon as I started the game by the stellar graphics and soundtrack!”
“The graphics are not that great but workable for me.”
“Graphics look the same for low, medium, high, and ultra options for me.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches and bugs that significantly impact gameplay, such as spawning inside obstacles and unresponsive character controls. Players warn that the game's random generation can lead to frustrating and often fatal errors, making it unsuitable for those who are sensitive to technical issues.
“There are glitches where I end up smacking into the obstacle where I spawned basically inside it.”
“This is the kind of game that can be made in Unity in a few days max. It has glitches, it has bugs, it has awful physics. The random generation of the game means that 1 out of 5 times you will spawn inside a sign and die. Other times your character won't turn and you will just hit the wall in front of you and die.”
“Don't play if you're not into glitches.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Hardcore Zboy is largely criticized, with users noting that it fails to be entertaining even in a "so bad it's funny" sense. Overall, the game is described as lacking uniqueness and visual appeal, further diminishing its comedic value.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as invigorating, suggesting that it offers an engaging and refreshing experience for players.
“Invigorating gameplay at the very least!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express frustration over a lack of clarity and transparency regarding the game's story, indicating that they feel kept in the dark about its narrative elements.
“And why are you keeping us in the dark about the game story?”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Narko games has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of repackaging others' work as low-quality products for profit. Reviews describe "Hardcore Zboy" as a particularly egregious example of this cash grab approach, leading to calls for its removal from Steam.
“Narko Games has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
“Hardcore Zboy is a failed attempt at a cash grab; it is pathetically awful and should not be on Steam at all.”
