Hardcore ZBoy

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Hardcore ZBoy is a single player casual racing game with a violence theme. It was developed by Narko Games and was released on September 21, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

You play as a zombie that runs from people, you have to run as far as possible

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Single-Player

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24%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music7 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The soundtrack features a variety of metal songs that some players enjoyed.
The game has a unique concept of playing as a zombie collecting brains while running.
Some players found humor in the absurdity of the game.

The game is plagued by numerous glitches, including spawning directly in front of obstacles and falling through the level.
Controls are unresponsive and frustrating, making it difficult to navigate the game effectively.
The game is criticized for being a poorly executed asset flip with no original content or depth.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating the varied 13-song metal soundtrack that includes unique covers and a mix of genres. 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.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the stellar visuals and soundtrack, while others found them underwhelming and lacking significant differences across various settings. Overall, the graphics are seen as 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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches and bugs that significantly impact gameplay, such as spawning inside obstacles and poor physics. Many players advise against playing if they are not tolerant of these issues, as they detract from the overall experience.
- “There are glitches where I end up smashing 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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Hardcore Zboy" is largely criticized, with reviewers noting that it fails to deliver any genuine laughs, even in a so-bad-it's-funny way. Overall, the game is perceived as lacking uniqueness and visual appeal, further diminishing its comedic value.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as invigorating, suggesting that it offers an engaging and refreshing experience for players.
- “Invigorating gameplay at the very least!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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?”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of Narko Games has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of releasing low-quality games as cash grabs by repackaging others' work. Users express strong discontent, labeling titles like Hardcore Zboy as poorly executed attempts to profit without delivering value.
- “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.”