Infestation: Battle Royale

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Infestation: Battle Royale is a free-to-play, zombie-infested Battle Royale game. Fight in groups of 3 or solo until only one team remains standing. Discover a wide selection of maps, guns and customizations. Join in and let the good memories come back in this massively revamped all-time classic!

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Infestation series.
Infestation: Battle Royale provides a solid gameplay experience with smooth performance and engaging PvP action.
It's a free-to-play game that can be enjoyable, especially when played with friends.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and resulting in long wait times.
Many players feel the game is a cash grab, with excessive microtransactions and outdated mechanics.
The graphics and overall optimization are poor, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as gripping and addictive, set in a compelling post-apocalyptic world, but it suffers from outdated mechanics and visuals. Some players express frustration over the lack of classic gameplay elements they desire, suggesting that a separate game offers a more fulfilling experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its execution leaves much to be desired, particularly in terms of waiting times and mechanical updates.
- “Its gripping gameplay, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, and sense of progression make for an exhilarating and addictive experience.”
- “It's not actually a cash grab or a broken game; it's just really out of date mechanically and looks old. It's dated in so many ways.”
- “So real problems start at the gameplay itself.”
- “I'd rather watch that than wait in this lobby for 55 minutes to get 5 minutes of gameplay.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization is criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions, leading to a perception of it as a cash grab, despite not being fundamentally broken. Reviewers note that while the game is not a data mining tool, its outdated mechanics and visuals detract from the overall experience, making it less appealing.
- “The game is full of microtransactions and is monetized in a terrible way.”
- “Tons of in-game purchases available, buggy and awful zombie pathfinding.”
- “It's not actually a cash grab or broken game; it's just really outdated mechanically and looks old.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered outdated and do not live up to promotional images, with some users noting poor animations and overall visual quality. While the aesthetic may lack polish, it is seen by some as part of the game's charm, despite criticisms of the zombie designs and gameplay mechanics.
- “The graphics are okay, but they do not match the pictures.”
- “Since 2013, you still can't dive, your attachments are still in your backpack even if you put them on a gun, the swimming animation is a joke, and the graphics are ugly (in my opinion, WarZ alpha on ultra looked better than this).”
- “Yes, the graphics are outdated and the zombies are dumb as hell, but that's part of the charm.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs, particularly highlighting issues with zombie pathfinding, which detracts from the overall experience. However, some users dispute the extent of these claims, suggesting that the game's stability may not be as problematic as described.
- “Tons of in-game purchases available, but the game suffers from buggy and awful zombie pathfinding.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a gripping post-apocalyptic setting that enhances the sense of progression, contributing to an exhilarating and addictive gameplay experience.
- “Its gripping gameplay, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, and sense of progression make for an exhilarating and addictive experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag and a lack of balance, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The optimization is just terrible; it feels very laggy and not balanced at all.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it runs like a slideshow on my high-end PC.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome settings menu that requires excessive scrolling to access keybinds, as it does not remember the last viewed section. The suggestion to implement sub-menus could enhance user experience by reducing the need for repetitive navigation.
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- “I find myself spending hours on grinding, but it often feels pointless and frustrating.”