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LifeZ - Survival

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73%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, grinding
73% User Score Based on 146 reviews

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LifeZ - Survival is a single player role playing game. It was developed by iDs Games and was released on March 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

LifeZ - Survival is a first-person open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Scavenge for resources, build your own base, and fight off both the undead and other players to ensure your survival. Craft and customize your weapons, and form alliances to increase your chances of surviving the harsh, unforgiving world.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
monetization8 negative mentions
  • The game features customizable controls and resolution, meeting some basic requirements for gameplay.
  • It offers a lot of potential for crafting and resource management, keeping players engaged with various tasks.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are generally well-received, providing a decent experience for fans of the survival genre.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates for over three years, leading to concerns about its future.
  • Many players find the controls awkward and the gameplay shallow, feeling more like a mobile game than a polished PC title.
  • There are numerous technical defects and bugs, including issues with inventory management and character animations, which detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the overall aesthetic and smooth animations, noting that they do not appear outdated. However, some critiques highlight that certain elements, like player models, could benefit from improvement, and the graphics may not match the quality of similar titles. Overall, the visuals are deemed suitable for an indie project, providing an enjoyable experience without straining the eyes.

    • “The graphics are nice, the eye does not strain when spending time in the game.”
    • “The developers tried and made a really cool game with great graphics and a cool soundtrack.”
    • “From the features I will describe that the game does not look old; on the contrary, the graphics are good, there is a rudiment from which you can make a worthwhile product that will appeal to the mass of users.”
    • “The graphics are sort of okay but could do with a lift; also, the player model needs more work as the movement looks very dull and non-lifelike.”
    • “Its a PC version of LDOE (mobile survival game) not quite up to graphics and play quality, but the pure aspect of it being a 'finished' release and not requiring real-time travel or microtransactions to get an edge is everything you would want from this sort of game.”
    • “Even the graphics are average compared to the Android version.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable mechanics and atmospheric design, offering a relaxing experience with layers of long-term engagement through resource management and crafting. However, players have noted issues such as bugs, a lack of content leading to level caps, and some confusion regarding mechanics that could benefit from better tutorials. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid, improvements and updates are needed to enhance the experience further.

    • “I liked the game; the developers created a good atmosphere and mechanics.”
    • “Many layers of long-term gameplay - such as resource extraction, crafting, construction, production, optimization of logistics, improving the quality of game life.”
    • “No confusing user interface and gameplay.”
    • “Game is playable and enjoyable, but needs bug fixes; gameplay and sound need to be improved.”
    • “I feel like I was conned by reviews mentioning mechanics this game doesn't even have; I won't call them fake but...”
    • “Really love this game, and the dev is a really great guy, but the lack of content is harsh. After 17 hours, I am overfarmed, level capped, and waiting for content for months on end. I think I have been capped for probably 5-6 hours easily of gameplay, and there are about 15+ areas that are still not available. However, being level capped and my base being almost too big to fit in the tile that you're given to build in, I am hard pressed to say the game is worth the money. But if a content update hits sometime soon, this game is really fun, relaxing, and well-paced.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally praised for its quality, with players appreciating the engaging narrative and sound design. However, many reviewers express a desire for more character backstory, additional missions, and gameplay elements like saving survivors and town-building to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Amazing game with good sound and story.”
    • “Also, a little backstory might be nice.”
    • “Some backstory for the character we're playing.”
    • “Things that could definitely improve on the game itself being a PC game would be things like making it possible to save survivors and building a town, missions to do to give you purpose other than resourcing only.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for its association with developers known for exploiting quick cash grabs and asset flips, often seen in the industry. Many reviews highlight a trend of fake accounts promoting such games, while players express relief that this particular title avoids micro-transactions and ads, distinguishing it from the prevalent practices in mobile gaming.

    • “As it is with LDOE: Survival's developers, who have proven to be greedy developers -- a common trend that's apparent in this growing industry of quick game development cash grabs.”
    • “You'll see games like Life Z flooding the mobile market with micro-transactions and full of ads.”
    • “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack has received positive feedback for enhancing the overall experience, with players appreciating the cool graphics and engaging music. However, some users noted a lack of music during combat sequences, expressing hope that this will be addressed in future updates.

    • “The developers tried and made a really cool game with great graphics and a cool soundtrack.”
    • “Zombies, great soundtrack and nice graphics will not let you get bored.”
    • “The only thing that I really missed is music, especially during fights, but I'm pretty sure that it's gonna be added in future updates.”
    • “The only thing that I really missed is music, especially during fights, but I'm pretty sure that it's going to be added in future updates.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging style and memorable qualities. The developers are commended for creating a captivating environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “I liked the game; the developers created a good atmosphere and mechanics.”
    • “Not so long ago, I bought this game at a very tasty price, at a discount. The game is very memorable for its atmosphere.”
    • “Like the style and atmosphere of the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly in farming and crafting materials like cloth and wood, which feels unbalanced compared to other resources that are more readily available. This has led to a perception of the game as a frustrating and time-consuming experience, detracting from its casual gaming appeal.

    • “Game needs balancing - cloth and wood farming/crafting is a tedious endless waste of time, whereas other materials seem to present themselves as needed.”
    • “It's a casual gaming experience involving a lot of grinding.”
    • “This game is tedious and woeful.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is highly praised, with users noting that it meets expectations and enhances overall gameplay management. Additionally, the optimization supports various long-term gameplay elements, including resource extraction, crafting, and logistics improvement.

    • “The game met all my expectations, and as a whole, the graphics are good, optimization is at its best, and it’s nice to manage.”
    • “Many layers of long-term gameplay - such as resource extraction, crafting, construction, production, optimization of logistics, and improving the quality of game life.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has notable stability issues, including frequent bugs that lead to freezes and problems with item management, such as being unable to drag items to the toolbar and getting stuck during crafting or consumption actions.

    • “Bugs with freezes.”
    • “Although it has its buggy issues such as not being able to drag items to the toolbar and getting stuck when learning a craft item or consuming something.”
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LifeZ - Survival is a role playing game.

LifeZ - Survival is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing LifeZ - Survival.

LifeZ - Survival was released on March 29, 2018.

LifeZ - Survival was developed by iDs Games.

LifeZ - Survival has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

LifeZ - Survival is a single player game.

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