Into the Dead 2

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"Into the Dead 2" is a single-player horror shooter game with an intriguing story and delightful game mechanics. Players fight through hordes of zombies in a race to save their family, armed with powerful weapons and upgrades. The game features multiple immersive environments, varied gameplay, and an exhilarating, emotional narrative. However, it has grinding requirements, annoying ads, and occasional bugs. With exclusive story events based on famous horror franchises, "Into the Dead 2" offers a thrilling and atmospheric zombie apocalypse experience.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story1.4k positive mentions

monetization346 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
Variety of weapons and companions adds depth to gameplay.
Daily challenges and side stories provide additional content and replayability.

Frequent bugs and glitches, including freezing and crashing during gameplay.
Heavy reliance on microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics, making progression difficult without spending money.
Limited movement controls, restricting player freedom and making it frustrating to navigate.

story
2,193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received widespread praise for its engaging narrative and emotional depth, with many players appreciating the addition of a storyline compared to its predecessor. Users highlight the compelling character arcs, particularly the protagonist's quest to save his family, and the well-crafted side stories that enhance the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for more frequent content updates and additional story chapters to maintain their interest. Overall, the combination of a strong narrative, impressive graphics, and immersive gameplay makes it a standout title in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The story is absolutely amazing.”
- “This game is so awesome, the graphics are so much better than the first one, and the storyline is really cool!”
- “The game is a masterpiece, but I hope you can still add more weapons or more side stories and if you guys don’t have any ideas, I highly recommend the first into the dead as a side story, because the first game is absolutely phenomenal.”
- “The story is a little lame.”
- “The main story becomes unplayable without paying for upgrades because the developers are greedy.”
- “Worse than the original overly abundant microtransactions and story adds nothing to the main loop of the original game which is running and gunning as far as you can.”
graphics
1,890 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their high quality and realism, often comparing them to console-level visuals. However, some players have reported performance issues, such as lag and crashes, particularly on higher settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics are generally considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its immersive gameplay and engaging storyline.
- “Amazing game, plenty of weapons, some of the best graphics I have seen on mobile and has a riveting story.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the best thing maybe is that it has a story mode with three different endings, (with great cutscenes) and fully offline too!!!”
- “I love this game, the storyline is amazing and so is the music and graphics, I wish that they would give more dog treats from rewards and give more ammo from supply crates.”
- “Graphics are horrible and slow your framerate to unplayable levels.”
- “The graphics are meh.”
- “This game has nauseating controls, poor graphics and while it has a story it's still poorly made.”
gameplay
588 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth mechanics, engaging story, and impressive graphics. However, several users have expressed frustration with issues such as frequent crashes, a pay-to-win model, and repetitive gameplay that can lead to boredom. Overall, while the gameplay is generally enjoyable and addictive, it is marred by technical problems and monetization strategies that detract from the experience.
- “The gameplay is unique, thought out well before being made, and had quite a bit of variety too.”
- “Great gameplay, amazing survival horror atmosphere, great soundtrack, simple and yet good story mode.”
- “The gameplay is fun and all the guns are different and interesting, plus they can be upgraded with parts you can find or buy in the shop.”
- “The gameplay is boring especially when you have played the same mission 50 times without any changes.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive.”
- “This game is a cash grab and a slight downgrade in terms of gameplay.”
monetization
464 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and in-app purchases. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the aggressive push for microtransactions and the necessity to watch ads to progress detracts from the overall experience, labeling it a "cash grab." Despite the option to play without spending money, many users report that significant progress is hindered without engaging with the monetization system.
- “The monetization doesn't feel predatory when everyone has access to events, side stories, and daily quests.”
- “No ads required to play.”
- “In-game purchases are optional, and the best thing about it is you can actually finish the game.”
- “I understand the devs need to get paid for all the hard work they put in; however, this version feels like a huge cash grab.”
- “This game can have good improvements, like making prices a lot cheaper and adding ads in the game would help (like an ad on startup) that way you could earn money from your game and make more buy since it's cheaper.”
- “The game is fine and all, but man does it put you in a death grip to use microtransactions.”
stability
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezing, and various bugs that disrupt gameplay. While players appreciate the game's overall experience and graphics, the persistent glitches—especially during critical moments—have led to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the game. Overall, the game is seen as needing urgent optimization and bug fixes to improve stability.
- “I played PUBG Mobile on ultra settings and Call of Duty Mobile on ultra settings, and there were no glitches in those games.”
- “In the future, I would love to see the same game without glitches.”
- “Gameplay controls are simple and there are no glitches!”
- “Because it's really buggy and seems to be getting worse, it lags like hell on my phone, a Galaxy S9, on medium graphics settings, crashes frequently.”
- “The game freezes during runs and holds you vulnerable to zombie attacks involuntarily.”
- “It's so buggy and lagging; my phone has 4GB RAM and SD660, still lagging.”
music
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as top-notch and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users report issues with audio quality, including choppy sounds and synchronization problems, which detract from their enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, technical issues with the music can hinder gameplay for some players.
- “The soundtrack is pretty sweet and the sound quality is movie-like.”
- “Great gameplay, amazing survival horror atmosphere, great soundtrack, simple and yet good story mode.”
- “I love the story, the graphics, and the soundtrack.”
- “A really fun game just sucks keeps closing YouTube music in the background so I get bored quicker.”
- “Every time after watching ads, the music just goes haywire and I need to restart the game just to fix the music, which is inconvenient.”
- “The game is nice but there is a little problem with the music and the voice of James.”
optimization
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users report smooth gameplay and good graphics on higher-end phones, others face lag, crashes, and stuttering audio, indicating a need for significant optimization improvements across various devices. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, it struggles with optimization, especially for users with less powerful hardware.
- “It's an amazing game, the controls are easy and the motion and guns all run smoothly.”
- “The game is already great and it just needs some optimization and new modes.”
- “Best game I've ever played, good job for the devs, the game runs smoothly, doesn't lag or anything.”
- “The game needs some optimization for lower end devices; it's got a decent story, not a huge fan of the forced runner style but it's okay all in all.”
- “What happened to this game... I mean it's so poorly optimized and laggy and buggy it's unbelievable; I'm mad.”
- “Overall game performance is cheap since it is very buggy and glitchy, with no sign of optimal coding done.”
grinding
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game has a significantly grindy nature, making progression feel slow and often frustrating, as players find themselves caught in a cycle of needing better weapons to advance while also requiring progression to obtain those weapons. Many users express that the grinding can become tedious and repetitive, with some feeling that the game leans too heavily on microtransactions to alleviate the grind, leading to a perception of it being pay-to-win. Despite these criticisms, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable enough to tolerate the grinding aspect.
- “The game has become way too grindy and pay to win. Events no longer give weapon parts for completing some stages but now depend on how many zombies you kill with the event weapon, so you need the weapon to get parts for it. The daily run now has limited tries before it starts costing premium currency or watching an ad. The amount of premium currency given in events is lower and the reward pools haven't increased; you need to place in the top 5000 before you get any weapon parts.”
- “It takes patience and a bit of grinding, but the game is fun enough that you won't mind replaying some levels to get what you need. However, the challenges seem to be made in a way that you have to replay the level more than once, which does kind of make sense, but with the way stamina works and all the upgrade requirements, it does start to feel like a very grindy game after a while.”
- “Every game mechanic in this game is gamified; every game mechanic involves grinding, time, or a paywall.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its immersive qualities, engaging graphics, and effective sound design that enhance the storytelling experience. While some players noted issues like slow progression and technical glitches that can disrupt immersion, the general consensus is that the game successfully creates a captivating and atmospheric environment, particularly in survival horror contexts. Additionally, suggestions for weather effects and maintaining a consistent aesthetic were mentioned as potential enhancements.
- “Nice story and music, graphics are also clean and the general atmosphere is nice.”
- “The atmosphere it sets up makes it feel more immersive, and you actually feel empathy for the characters.”
- “Very addictive gameplay, amazing dark atmosphere, and interesting story!”
- “Only solution I have found is to close out of the game entirely... very atmosphere breaking... hope it can get fixed.”
- “It offers dark jump scare atmosphere that makes this title feel like a 7-year-old's toy doodle.”
- “I think the game and story is really good but I kinda wished it still had its black and white atmosphere like in the first game.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the characters and storyline, often describing it as heartwarming and impactful, with some moments evoking tears. While the game is praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, there are criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics and monetization. Overall, the emotional aspect is highlighted as one of the game's standout features, despite some technical issues.
- “I felt so emotionally attached to all the characters.”
- “Moreover, the storyline is so good and sometimes made me cry.”
- “A good and emotional storyline I have ever seen and experienced in any game.”
- “The graphics are impressive, but the story and characters lack depth, making it hard to feel any emotional connection.”
- “While the visuals are stunning, the narrative fails to engage, leaving me feeling indifferent to the characters' struggles.”
- “The game looks great, but the uninspired story and flat characters prevent any real emotional investment.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from unexpected glitches, such as players falling through the world or zombies flying off when shot, which many find amusing. While some players express frustration with gameplay mechanics, they still find moments of humor that enhance their experience, particularly in the context of zombie interactions and quirky events. Overall, the game is perceived as entertaining and funny, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.
- “Ima also point out that there's this funny glitch that happens with the javelin where you suddenly fall through the world and won't be touched till you end the level.”
- “This game is funny because I ran so far I fell off the map grid and I got stuck in a never-ending fall; I would recommend this game ;)”
- “This game is pretty amazing and funny.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through its diverse modes, rewarding events, and stage objectives that encourage players to complete their collections. With a rich story and various weapon choices, players find ample reasons to revisit the game, although some feel it could benefit from additional replay incentives. Overall, it is praised for its engaging gameplay and replay value.
- “Events are quite rewarding and make for high replayability.”
- “It has tons of replayability and controller support!”
- “Needs more player benefit and replay value.”
- “The game modes are all so intact and replayable.”
- “Plus the objectives on each stage give it some replay value for getting your collection complete.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the strong character design and voice acting, others criticize the lack of progression and plot depth, feeling that the game relies too heavily on cliffhangers and microtransactions. Overall, those who enjoy the story find the character development to be a highlight, suggesting potential for future installments.
- “I have been playing this game since 2018 and I must say I am a bit surprised the story is good and character development is awesome. I really like it; there are some bad things like microtransactions or VIP pass, but everything else is good.”
- “Great voice acting and character development for a mobile game. You deserve more credit, and maybe you should consider continuing the series; your fans love it.”
- “No progression, no plot, no character development... just cliffhanger after cliffhanger tempting you to buy gold for stamina to find out what happens next.”
- “The characters feel flat and uninteresting, making it hard to care about their journeys or growth.”
- “There’s a lack of meaningful choices that affect character development, leaving the story feeling stagnant.”