John the Zombie

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John the Zombie is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Minimal Lab and was released on November 21, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

So you might be wondering: am I really gonna put zombie to ride a horse while running from an armored car in a partially destroyed city that I put in this chaotic state myself? Oh, yes you are! Have all the fun you want while terrorizing everyone around you and eating a massive load of brains!

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

humor12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and silly concept, allowing players to enjoy a lighthearted zombie experience.
It can serve as a time killer with moments of humor and chaotic gameplay, reminiscent of games like Stubbs the Zombie.
The large open world and various mechanics, such as eating brains to gain abilities, provide some entertaining gameplay elements.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Gameplay is repetitive, primarily consisting of fetch quests, which can lead to boredom over time.
The controls are unresponsive and awkward, detracting from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The gameplay is largely consistent with what is shown in promotional materials, drawing comparisons to "Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse." While some users find the glitches entertaining and not significantly harmful to the overall experience, others feel the gameplay does not fully meet expectations.
- “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.”
- “You pretty much get what you see with the gameplay videos and screenshots provided to you.”
- “This game and its mechanics are very much reminiscent of Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of dark comedy and silliness, with some players finding enjoyment in the funny animations and zombie kill sequences. However, many reviews note that the humor can wear thin, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration rather than laughter. Overall, while there are moments of darkly funny enjoyment, the game's comedic elements may not sustain engagement for all players.
- “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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting nice visuals while others criticize them as terrible and low-budget. There are mentions of graphic bugs that disrupt gameplay, and the options menu is considered minimal, lacking keybind and volume adjustments. Overall, the graphics seem to be a secondary concern for those who prioritize gameplay mechanics like ragdoll physics over visual quality.
- “- nice graphics”
- “Terrible graphics, collect item A and take to place B missions and brick walls with more character than the NPCs.”
- “Graphic bugs where the game stands still (restart).”
- “I have only one gripe wherein the options menu is rather minimal, offering only graphics adjustments and no keybind or volume adjustments available.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The story is criticized for being lackluster and primarily consisting of repetitive fetch quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Players find the narrative uninspired, with poor graphics and unengaging NPCs, making it difficult to invest in the plot. While some may find brief moments of enjoyment, the overall consensus is that the story fails to elevate the game.
- “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.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to stuttering and some minigames being unplayable. While these issues can detract from the overall experience, some players find the glitches amusing and not significantly harmful to gameplay. Overall, stability remains a major concern.
- “However, the game is a buggy mess.”
- “Glitches, stuttering, some of the minigames are unplayable.”
- “But the game is still pretty buggy; animations are also pretty misplaced.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being a generic and repetitive soundtrack that can become annoying over time. Some players suggest that playing their own music in the background might enhance the experience.
- “With a silly soundtrack banging on constantly.”
- “Maybe if you play music behind it.”
- “- Generic soundtrack.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for frequent glitches and stuttering, rendering some minigames unplayable. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these performance issues.
- “Glitches, stuttering, some of the minigames are unplayable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively tedious and unenjoyable, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration rather than engagement or fun.
- “This game turns grinding into a monotonous chore that drains all enjoyment, leaving players feeling depressed and anxious.”
- “The grinding in this game is so tedious and unfunny that it feels more like a punishment than a challenge.”