Infect and Destroy

About

Infect and Destroy is an indie game in which you play as an infectious disease with the sole purpose of eliminating everyone on Earth. Play as an ultra-intelligent self-aware virus capable of reanimating the dead and turning them into your minions. Spread amongst the globe, infecting and reanimating all those who stand in your way. Play as the disease - Experience an interactive and non-linear san…

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Play Modes

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

24%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique perspective by allowing players to control a horde of zombies, which is a refreshing change from typical zombie games.
The concept has potential, with interesting mechanics like managing a horde and the challenge of avoiding military defenses.
The music and some gameplay elements show promise, indicating that with further development, the game could improve significantly.

The game is unfinished and appears to be abandoned, with no signs of continued development or updates since 2015.
There are significant performance issues, including severe lag and crashes, even on high-end PCs.
Many promised features and content are missing, leaving the game feeling empty and underwhelming for players.

optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization has received criticism, particularly regarding combat mechanics and map design, which are seen as unengaging and poorly controlled. Additionally, the 'world domination' mode suffers from significant performance issues, leading to a recommendation for further tuning to enhance overall gameplay experience.
- “Simply recommended the game and hope for more performance tuning.”
- “But the worst is related to fights and performances.”
- “Raising undead and throwing them at soldiers is not interesting, especially because the controls are not optimized and the maps are not engaging. Why did you add random items scattered on the map without creating coherent cities?”
- “A big issue: the 'world domination' mode has totally broken performance.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players expressing satisfaction over improvements made by the developers. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience.
- “The music is fantastic, and I'm thrilled that the developers have made improvements to it.”
- “The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “I love the variety of music tracks; they keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being too limited and lacking strategic depth, despite some players being open to the changes made. There are calls for the introduction of new maps and game mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of strategies to explore.”
- “I appreciate the changes to the gameplay; they have added a fresh perspective.”
- “The introduction of new game mechanics could enhance the overall experience.”
- “Your game is too limited, and while you've changed the gameplay (which is fine by me), there are frankly no strategies.”
- “Can you try to bring one or two decent maps and maybe introduce new game mechanics?”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally considered lacking, with users reporting bugs that affect gameplay, such as issues with DNA mechanics not functioning correctly. Additionally, the slow pace and limited variety contribute to a less engaging experience.
- “Not bad, but slow-paced with not much variety and quite buggy. A few times the DNA didn't collapse, so I didn't win even when the DNA's health depleted.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. Many users highlight the vibrant color palette and smooth animations, while some note occasional performance issues on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal and atmosphere.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is criticized for being lackluster, with players finding the mechanics of raising undead and throwing them at soldiers unengaging. Additionally, the disjointed map design, featuring random items without coherent city layouts, detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “Raising undead and throwing them at soldiers is not interesting, especially because the controls are not optimized and the maps lack humor. Why did you add random items scattered on the map without creating coherent cities?”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and awkward, particularly when managing large groups of characters, as the need to frequently zoom in and out disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- “Especially when trying to round up an entire pack of them, zooming out to move and zooming in to herd them all up gets tedious and awkward.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself spending hours on grinding, but it often feels like I'm just going in circles without any real progress.”