Infestation: Survivor Stories

31%
Game Brain Score Based on 7,955 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • stability
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Infestation: Survivor Stories is a horror MMO set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Gameplay involves scavenging, defending yourself, and forming alliances to survive. Despite a good plot and atmosphere, it suffers from being poorly optimized, buggy, and highly grinding, with poorly implemented ads. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique and emotionally intense survival experience.

  • PC
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

31%
Audience ScoreBased on 7,955 reviews
humor67 positive mentions
graphics89 negative mentions
  • graphics353 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, buggy, and poorly optimized. While some players note decent visuals from a distance, close-up textures and animations are often criticized as subpar, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics do not meet modern standards, detracting significantly from the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is engaging, making it hard to put down.”
    • “The graphics are some of the best (in the current genre of games) and the gunplay is solid.”
    • “The graphics are good, the animations need some work, and it is very buggy at times.”
    • “The graphics are terribly made, the animation is worse than Diablo 1 back then and they run like in Diablo 1.”
    • “The graphics are so bad.”
    • “The graphics are complete ♥♥♥♥, some of the worst textures in any game I've ever played, Crash Bandicoot on PS1 has better textures than this game, it's so badly optimized that good gaming rigs struggle with it.”
  • gameplay328 mentions

    The gameplay of this game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing numerous bugs, poor mechanics, and a frustrating experience marred by hackers and a pay-to-win model. While some users find moments of enjoyment, particularly in looting and PvP interactions, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from severe optimization issues, repetitive tasks, and a lack of engaging content. Many reviewers recommend avoiding the game due to its numerous flaws and the disappointing execution of its core gameplay elements.

    • “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is engaging, making it hard to put down.”
    • “It's the kind of game that's not with amazing graphics or super real experience but the gameplay is awesome. If you play it alone, it's insane the way your heart beats when you hear another player walking around in the same house with you. If you play it with friends, the game gets better and better.”
    • “The gameplay is good, but as long as there aren't going to be PvE only (free) servers, it's not worth any of your precious money.”
    • “The gameplay is appalling; I spent two days in this ugly, buggy world getting beaten to death by telekinetic zombies and headshot by people that were miles away or behind walls.”
    • “The gameplay is slow, boring, and repetitive, until you come across a teenager all jacked up on Mountain Dew.”
    • “This game is a buggy mess of bad gameplay and terrible graphics.”
  • stability266 mentions

    The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many reviews highlight a lack of developer support in addressing these problems, leading to a frustrating experience filled with hackers and unstable mechanics. While some players find enjoyment in the game despite its flaws, the overwhelming consensus is that it remains a buggy and poorly optimized title.

    • “The game itself runs great as well.”
    • “I would recommend playing this with friends, and it isn't that buggy, not to mention all guns are 1 shot to zombies' heads, unlike DayZ (when I shot one in the head with 3 rounds of magnum ammo).”
    • “4: stable - bug free”
    • “This game is a buggy, undeveloped piece of shit that I wish I had never wasted money on.”
    • “The game is still extremely buggy, and the server kicks me off so frequently, and hardly anyone plays nowadays.”
    • “It's a buggy mess (including such delights as falling to your death while walking downhill), and is generally a complete and utter waste of time and money.”
  • monetization117 mentions

    The monetization model of this game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with numerous reviews highlighting the excessive reliance on microtransactions for essential gameplay elements, including respawning and acquiring equipment. Players express frustration over having to pay for a game that is riddled with in-game purchases, often likening it to a free-to-play model despite its initial cost. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the gaming experience, making it feel exploitative and untrustworthy.

    • “The game is full of microtransactions which can all be lost seconds after outfitting your character to some random person who found a gun.”
    • “The one thing that kills this game though is the monetization; the ability to buy in-game currency and use it to buy melee weapons and ammo (not guns though) makes the game favorable only if you invest more cash in the game.”
    • “This game is a shameless cash grab.”
    • “The developers of this game are very low bottom feeders that pass out trash games then recycle them in a quick cash grab.”
    • “Not only do you have to pay to get the game, but the game is laden with microtransactions and pay-to-play mechanics that one would expect from a free game or an iOS game.”
  • optimization78 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, frequent crashes, and significant bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players experience low frame rates even on high-end systems, while others note that the graphics and mechanics are poorly designed, leading to an overall frustrating experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not well-optimized, making it difficult to recommend until substantial improvements are made.

    • “Graphics are okay, great in some areas. Zombies are brutal. The game is really well optimized compared to DayZ; I have to say this is by far better and it's only in alpha. I hope the devs stick it out and keep pushing this game forward!”
    • “Great realism, super optimization, and the best community make this game the best purchase I have ever made.”
    • “This game is better optimized for the PC. Graphics are better, the user interface and gameplay are much more user-friendly, and the gameplay is simply fantastic and never gets old.”
    • “The graphics, optimization, and gameplay mechanics are so poorly designed that you'd want to beg Steam to remove it from your library.”
    • “The game has been poorly optimized since day one, challenging the greatest of graphics cards with poorly rendered areas and straight-up disrespect to optimization.”
    • “Extremely bad optimization, resource hogging, horrible textures & distance LOD, terrible animations, glitchy mechanics, and broken weapons.”
  • humor70 mentions

    The humor in this game is largely derived from its numerous bugs, glitches, and the overall poor quality of gameplay, which players find amusing, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews highlight the absurdity of the game's mechanics and the developers' questionable practices, leading to a mix of frustration and laughter. While some players appreciate the comedic value of the game's failures, others feel that the humor is overshadowed by its many flaws, making it a "so bad it's funny" experience for some, but not for all.

    • “This game is hilarious.”
    • “Bought this for 3 dollars knowing full well it was bad and me and my friends enjoyed the 30 hours we put into this garbage laughing at it for 30 hours straight was great 10/10.”
    • “The bugs make it funny.”
    • “It's not funny.”
    • “The game is not funny because it's hard to be a new player.”
  • story65 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and direction, with many players noting that it feels more like a survival experience than a narrative-driven game. While some appreciate the character interactions and missions, the overall consensus is that the storyline is either non-existent or dull, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and player-versus-player interactions. Despite occasional praise for character creation and emotional moments, the absence of a compelling plot leaves many players feeling unsatisfied.

    • “The attention to detail in the game's environment and storyline is impressive, making it a fully-realized and believable experience.”
    • “This game makes Crysis look like Mario; the plot is so deep and the characters have so much personality. I had feelings for my character, and when she died, I was sent into depression because of my bond with her as an independent black woman who doesn't need a man.”
    • “The story is phenomenal.”
    • “Don't be fooled by these guys, it's the same story every time, nothing but a money grab. Do not buy!”
    • “This game is worse than this story.”
    • “Terrible and almost no story.”
  • grinding30 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours just to find basic resources or gear. Many reviews highlight the frustrating nature of farming, with limited rewards and a lack of meaningful loot drops, leading to a repetitive and unenjoyable experience. While some players appreciate the grind as part of the game's charm, the overwhelming sentiment is that it detracts from overall enjoyment, especially in solo play.

    • “But everything is awful, everything takes a lot of grinding and the pay-to-win in this game is astounding and overpriced.”
    • “There’s also the fact you can’t sell off any of the loot you find like weapons or armor, meaning the only way to get in-game currency is to just continuously kill zombies, which leads to endless grinding due to it being fairly rare that they drop only 10-50 dollars.”
    • “Zombies are predictable and extremely repetitive gameplay, think World of Warcraft, grinding dragon whelps for a .001% chance of one of those stupid pet dragons to drop.”
  • music20 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as annoying, repetitive, and headache-inducing. Users have criticized the volume controls for being ineffective and noted that the soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, often feeling out of place or poorly composed. While some players found the music to be the only redeeming quality, the general consensus is that it significantly hampers enjoyment.

    • “No joke, the alpha was the best time for this game; the music was great, the ambient sounds were amazing, the lighting was perfect. I was able to deal with the bugs in the game. 10/10 best game ever.”
    • “This game feels empty if you don't have either music and/or friends to talk to while playing the game.”
    • “The only good thing is the soundtrack, which is not even that good, but literally this is the only good thing I can think of.”
    • “I tried again because I saw it got updated, but it's the exact same trash that it was before. I tried to turn off the music, and none of the volume sliders worked in the settings, and neither did 90% of the other settings even toggle on or off.”
    • “The main menu is already annoying with its ear-rape music; it looks like the developers put more time into the artwork than the game.”
    • “The soundtrack gives me a splitting headache, and you will be hearing the music a lot because it takes forever to connect to a server.”
  • emotional17 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of responses, from deep disappointment and frustration to poignant reflections on personal struggles and relationships. Some players express profound sadness and nostalgia, recalling significant life moments tied to the game's narrative, while others convey a strong aversion, feeling emotionally disconnected or even repulsed by the experience. Overall, the game seems to evoke strong feelings, whether positive or negative, highlighting its impact on players' emotional states.

    • “I cried for 3 days out of relief.”
    • “The story is very emotional and will make you cry many times.”
    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and chilling qualities, effectively capturing a post-apocalyptic sense of emptiness and tension. Players appreciate the sound design and lighting, which enhance the overall experience, particularly during nighttime exploration. However, some reviews note that technical issues and bugs can detract from the otherwise compelling atmosphere.

    • “Atmosphere is amazing and really helps you completely immerse in the world of post-apocalyptic emptiness and desolation.”
    • “But there are a few positives to the game; the atmosphere is very nice. I like the creepy feeling you get running around after dark when it's almost pitch black and you don't have a pair of night vision goggles to help you.”
    • “What shines through this pile of issues is the tone of the game; it has a very chilling and immersive atmosphere, and what is in the game isn't too clunky or unpolished.”
    • “If you do play this game, expect hackers at every major urban center and a beta testing atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere and the gameplay would be okay overall, and I could even look aside when it comes to the weak graphics, but unfortunately the technical side of this game is a mess.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    Overall, the game is noted for its high replayability, with features like an in-game safe house for storing loot enhancing the experience. However, technical issues such as instability and server problems detract from the enjoyment, leading some players to question its long-term appeal. Ratings for replayability generally hover around 7/10, indicating a solid but potentially frustrating experience.

    • “It is much better than DayZ or H1Z1; it runs better and has more replayability because there is an in-game safe house where you can store rare loot and collect it.”
    • “High replayability.”
    • “Very interesting game, definitely has great replayability, but very unstable and prone to lock up or kick you from servers because of PunkBuster error.”
    • “Replayability: as long as you aren't driven mad by the terrible quality.”
    • “I would therefore not recommend this game to my friends and can’t see myself playing this game in the future unless significant updates make it more playable.”
    • “Replayable?”
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Play time

43hMedian play time
134hAverage play time
7-250hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 54 analyzed playthroughs

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