John the Zombie

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 66 reviews
  • stability
  • gameplay
  • humor
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In "John the Zombie," players step into the shoes of the titular undead character, navigating a post-apocalyptic world filled with challenges and opportunities for destruction. Wield unique zombie abilities to wreak havoc on human settlements or cooperate with other players in various multiplayer modes. With a blend of action, strategy, and dark humor, John the Zombie offers a fresh take on the zombie genre.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

50%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
humor7 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and silly experience, reminiscent of games like Stubbs the Zombie and Goat Simulator.
  • It has a large open world with humorous animations and a unique concept of playing as a zombie.
  • Players can enjoy some casual gameplay and senseless fun, making it a decent time killer.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
  • Controls are unresponsive and awkward, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
  • Many players find the missions repetitive and the overall game lacking in content and polish.
  • stability8 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous bugs, glitches, and stuttering issues reported by users. While some players find the glitches amusing and not overly detrimental to gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game feels unpolished and suffers from poor controller support and misplaced animations.

    • “However, the game is a buggy mess.”
    • “Glitches, stuttering, some of the minigames are unplayable.”
    • “Buggy as hell, spelling errors galore, high contrast to burn your eyes, poor controller support.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it lacking and reminiscent of "Stubbs the Zombie," while others appreciate the entertaining glitches that enhance the experience. Overall, the game does not meet expectations, and players are advised to refer to gameplay videos for a clearer understanding of what to expect.

    • “This game and its mechanics are very much reminiscent of Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse.”
    • “The glitches in the game make for a great time and are not detrimental to gameplay other than one I have found so far.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, it's not really living up.”
    • “Nope, the game is unacceptable. I tried to play and failed; the gameplay is horrible.”
    • “You pretty much get what you see with the gameplay videos and screenshots provided to you.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it darkly funny and appreciate the comedic animations, others feel that the jokes quickly lose their charm, leading to a more tedious experience. Overall, it offers moments of humor, particularly in its zombie kill animations, but may not consistently deliver laughs.

    • “The game is a bit raw, but still manages to be a darkly funny enjoyment, like a dark comedy version of Goat Simulator.”
    • “Funny brain-eating animations.”
    • “Some of the zombie kill animations were very funny.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting nice visuals while others criticize them as terrible and plagued by bugs. The overall sentiment suggests that while the graphics may not be a priority for all players, those who do care about them may find the options limited and the quality lacking.

    • “Nice graphics.”
    • “Terrible graphics, collect item A and take it to place B missions and brick walls with more character than the NPCs.”
    • “It really isn't that good of a game, but if you like ragdoll physics and stuff like that and don't care about story or graphics, then you might get a laugh from it.”
    • “Graphic bugs where the game stands still (restart).”
  • story6 mentions

    The story is criticized for being repetitive and primarily consisting of fetch quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Players find the narrative lacking depth and the graphics subpar, with missions often requiring long travels across the map. While some may find brief moments of enjoyment, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage.

    • “You can play two modes, story mode where you can start to find a cure for your zombification.”
    • “The 'missions' are fetch quests, the story is lame and the controls totally suck!”
    • “Terrible graphics, collect item A and take it to place B missions and brick walls with more character than the NPCs.”
    • “The only thing negative is the fetch missions are always across the map as far away as possible.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for being a generic and repetitive soundtrack that can become annoying over time, with some users suggesting that it might be more enjoyable if played alongside other music.

    • “The soundtrack is generic and fails to leave an impression.”
    • “The silly soundtrack is constantly banging in the background.”
    • “It might be better if there was music playing behind it.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for glitches and stuttering issues, with some minigames being reported as unplayable.

    • “Glitches and stuttering make some of the minigames unplayable.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and lag hinder gameplay significantly.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and unenjoyable, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration rather than engagement or fun.

    • “But this time you won't cry from laughing too hard; you will cry from depression and anxiety this boring, tedious, unfunny piece of garbage game gives you.”
    • “The grinding is so repetitive that it feels more like a chore than a game.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just drained all the fun out of the experience.”
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