Masked Forces: Zombie Survival
- July 14, 2017
- FreezeNova
- 8h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Masked Forces: Zombie Survival" is a free-to-play first-person shooter game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Players must fight to survive against hordes of the undead, completing objectives and scavenging for resources. The game offers a variety of weapons and customization options, as well as both single-player and multiplayer modes.
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Reviews
- The game is cheap and provides easy achievements, making it a quick way to boost your Steam profile.
- It can be fun to play with friends, offering a simple and casual zombie shooting experience.
- Despite its low quality, some players find it entertaining as a mindless time-killer.
- The game is widely regarded as an asset flip, lacking originality and proper credit to original asset creators.
- Graphics and sound quality are poor, with many technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks content, with only a few maps and minimal challenge.
- graphics40 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as sub-par, outdated, and reminiscent of graphics from the late 1990s. While a few players noted some appealing atmospheric elements, the consensus is that the overall visual quality is lacking, especially compared to modern standards. Despite the poor graphics, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, indicating that the fun factor may outweigh the visual shortcomings for certain audiences.
“The graphics quality and atmospheric scenery is stunning and the PvE combat is well done.”
“With stylized, cutting edge graphics never before seen in a zombie game since Unturned, Masked Forces: Zombie Survival will drag you through hell on earth as you send the undead back to their graves.”
“Beautiful graphics, addictive gameplay, and of course, zombies.”
“The graphics are sub-par, the gameplay is simple and the controls... standard and unadorned.”
“These graphics would have looked bad in 1999.”
“The graphics in this game is awful.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and repetitive, leading to a slow and boring experience, while others appreciate the variety in weaponry and immersive elements. Although the maps and mechanics could use improvement, the game offers a fun experience at a low price, despite criticisms of sub-par graphics and lack of challenge. Overall, it seems to strike a balance between enjoyable moments and frustrating gameplay.
“The gameplay itself is astounding; you can have incredible variety in your weaponry, ranging from a $1000 minigun at player level 1 to a terrible shotgun for $2000 at level 5.”
“Now you might be thinking, 'Why would I consider paying any money at all for a game that seems to have been copied and pasted, literally, with the addition of a few new textures?' Well, because this game is better and it's completely different and will change the gaming industry forever because the gameplay is just so immersive.”
“Beautiful graphics, addictive gameplay, and of course, zombies.”
“Sadly, the only brainless things I could find were the utterly horrendous gameplay on offer here, with absolutely no challenge, repetition turned up to the max, and my own brainless decision to purchase this rotting pile of garbage!”
“Otherwise, gameplay is very slow and boring.”
“The gameplay may give you cancer... but the sound effects are like listening to a man taking a shit while simultaneously having a heart attack.”
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for its poor quality, with players describing the title theme as a repetitive and unoriginal 15-second loop reminiscent of amateur compositions. Additionally, the in-game audio levels fluctuate dramatically, going from excessively loud to nearly silent, further detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the music is subpar and fails to enhance the game.
“The title music is a 15-second loop of auditory aids that sounds like it was made in GarageBand.”
“Seriously, I could make better music by slamming my hands on a piano.”
“Once you get into the game, the music goes from absurdly loud to almost inaudible.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Freeze Nova" is described as simple and enjoyable, particularly appealing to fans of zombie shooter games. Players report having a fun and laughter-filled experience, highlighting the game's lighthearted approach and minimalistic design, which adds to its charm. Overall, it is seen as a delightful option for those looking for a humorous take on the zombie genre.
“Me and my friend both like zombie games, and we were laughing all the way through our experience.”
“A simple and funny zombie game. Freeze Nova has always been interesting to me as a game developer with the Masked Shooter series. This is a nice game you can enjoy if you like shooter zombies and don't think too much. It's very minimalistic, but for the price, it's alright. It's nice to pay a bit to support Freeze Nova; they always bring cool and fun games.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent story, with players describing it as having a simplistic premise involving zombies and repetitive combat. The visuals are noted to be blocky, and the sound design is considered plain, contributing to an overall uninspired narrative experience.
“There's no story and the video is blocky and the sound is rather plain.”
“In a world where zombies walk like they had a stick in their pants, while they try to kill you (random soldier no. 27) by slapping you until you fall down like a sack of grain, in a quest to kill them all, at least in a 10 feet radius, because everything else is covered by fog.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the assets used. This has led to concerns about the ethical implications of the game's financial model.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls and microtransactions in a game that could have been great without them.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics and immersive scenery, which significantly enhance the overall experience, particularly during PvE combat.
“The graphics quality and atmospheric scenery is stunning, and the PvE combat is well done.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a strong emotional response by confronting players with the stark and morbid reality of its mechanics, particularly the challenge of moving backwards, which is portrayed in a way that highlights vulnerability and frustration. This design choice effectively immerses players in a poignant experience that reflects on limitations and the human condition.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading some to suggest players complete it solely for achievements before seeking refunds. Overall, the game is described as frustrating and poorly developed.
“I got every achievement and it is buggy, broken, not fun, and not worth my time. I think you should buy it, get all the achievements, and refund like I did. This game is the best worst thing I ever played, and this game studio sucks.”
