Lockdown

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Lockdown is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Chris "Saget" Mac and was released on May 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Your City Has Been Placed on Lockdown... You're a survivor of the AME-3 Virus that has taken over causing your city to go on Lockdown, trapping anyone who was left behind inside. There's one way out, an airlock located at the edge of town. You're not alone, the undead that have infested the city are hunting, and the other survivors are searching for a way out, trust no one, living or dead. Fin…

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Lockdown offers an engaging strategic gameplay experience with a unique premise of managing a prison during a riot, keeping players on their toes with real-time decision-making.
The game has strong re-playability due to various scenarios and random events, making each playthrough feel unique and exciting.
The multiplayer aspect is fun and chaotic, especially with larger lobbies, enhancing the overall enjoyment when playing with friends.

The game suffers from poor optimization and graphics, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
There are significant bugs and glitches, particularly with enemy AI and gameplay mechanics, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
Many players have noted a lack of content and objectives, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and a need for more depth in gameplay.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being poorly executed and lacking depth, with many elements feeling like a basic template rather than a polished experience. However, some players appreciate the health regeneration mechanic and see potential in competitive scavenger hunts, suggesting that with improvements to AI and bug fixes, the game could evolve into a more engaging experience. Overall, while the foundation is weak, there are hints of a promising concept that could be developed further.
- “I recommend it just for the gameplay concept alone.”
- “I like that the health regenerates; it lends itself to more fast-paced gameplay.”
- “Doing this scavenger hunt competitively against other players would add levels to the gameplay.”
- “It's badly hacked together even for an asset flip, with poor optimization, badly chosen assets, and zero effective gameplay beyond a basic Unreal Engine shooter template.”
- “Very poor graphics, art direction almost non-existent, gameplay is simple yet it could be easily improved.”
- “The PvPvE is solid, but the zombie mechanics need some work.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as very poor and lacking art direction, while others praised the visuals as good, suggesting a disparity in quality. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics could benefit from improvement to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “Very poor graphics; the art direction is almost non-existent. The gameplay is simple, yet it could be easily improved.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, including glitches such as floating guns and erratic AI behavior, which detract from the overall experience. However, players express optimism that these bugs will be addressed in future updates, suggesting that the game has potential for improvement.
- “We had weird glitches where guns would float in midair and fire when the player that owned it would fire, but the player was nowhere to be seen.”
- “There are obvious bug fixes that need work, zombie AIs and gun glitches to name a few, but this game can easily become great as more gets added to the gameplay.”
- “There are definitely some glitches that need to be ironed out, but I have full confidence that they'll be fixed; however, I definitely wouldn't let that scare you away.”