Mini DAYZ: Zombie Survival
- July 3, 2017
- Bohemia Interactive a.s.
- 4h median play time
Mini DAYZ: Zombie Survival is a pixelated action game with exceptional gameplay, offering a vast open world to explore. Despite its amazing visuals, the game is marred by numerous bugs and an excessive amount of advertisements, as well as significant grinding requirements. The game describes itself as an offline pixel survival game, providing a sense of the open-world adventure that awaits.
Reviews
- gameplay255 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its mechanics and addictive nature, offering a challenging survival experience that keeps players engaged for hours. However, many users report significant issues with controls, performance, and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding multiplayer options, enhancing crafting mechanics, and optimizing performance to reduce lag and crashes.
“I really enjoy the mechanics and overall gameplay.”
“The gameplay is actually great and very addictive.”
“Gameplay is sometimes intense and has kept me immersed for many hours.”
“Controls are an absolute disaster; gameplay is stale and got old fast. Combat is frustrating since there's no aggro time on enemies, and if you run out of ammo while being chased, you're basically doomed as the game doesn't pause when you open your inventory.”
“The gameplay is way too difficult; it's just spawn, die, repeat. Zombie mechanics are a big problem due to odd spotting abilities and issues with their damage, including a low spawn rate for melee weapons, making it nearly impossible to kill them.”
“The gameplay is almost the same: you loot, craft, build, and survive. However, it feels rushed and repetitive, lacking depth and variety, which makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- stability239 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and various glitches, particularly at the loading screen and during gameplay. Many players experience issues with the game crashing on startup or becoming unresponsive, especially on the "Bohemia Interactive" logo screen. Overall, while the game has potential, its numerous bugs and performance problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.
“Not buggy, and with multiple difficulty settings, the game is for players of all sorts.”
“Runs great on my Galaxy Note 2, but won't play on my Note Pro 12. I think it's a graphics issue; sometimes it runs but then crashes when checking inventory or the map.”
“The only bad thing about this game is the amount of bugs and glitches it has.”
“It freezes on the opening screen, it used to work.”
“Game freezes at the bohemia interactive screen, and does nothing.”
- graphics208 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the retro pixelated art style and its ability to evoke an apocalyptic atmosphere. However, some users have reported issues such as glitches, lag, and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered good for a mobile game, there are calls for improvements and optimizations to enhance performance on lower-end devices.
“The graphics are nice to look at while still having an apocalyptic feeling to them.”
“Great game, it really captures the original DayZ experience, and it is an amazing idea to make it a 2D top-down view with retro graphics.”
“The pixelated graphics look great and fit the mobile game aesthetic while also being true to the main game.”
“Graphics and places are too simple, but the gameplay is realistic and fun.”
“Even though it's a pixel game, graphics are kind of glitching and it got worse when 'night time' came.”
“Wont even start and where it says at the start 'Bohemia Interactive' that looks like a child made graphics.”
- monetization90 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally praised for being free of in-app purchases and intrusive ads, allowing for an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, players express a desire for optional in-app purchases for additional content and features, as well as frustrations with ad-related bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the absence of forced monetization is appreciated, many users feel that the game could benefit from more content and a more reliable ad system.
“And the fact that you guys don't put any in-app purchases to make the game a pay-to-win is absolutely incredible.”
“It's a pretty solid survival game, no in-app purchases, no ads, and it's offline.”
“Dude.... a mobile game without in-game purchases..... heaven.”
“The game is cool but you will get ads all the time, it takes at least 3 minutes to enter and it can crash in the middle of the game. I don't recommend it.”
“A very cynical game that only wants you to watch ads to generate revenue.”
“The air drop is not guaranteed to give something good, so you watch an ad for a common item.”
- optimization77 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly on various mobile devices. While some users note that the game runs smoothly at times, the overall experience is marred by long loading times and inconsistent performance, especially during specific in-game scenarios like nighttime or heavy action. Players are calling for urgent updates to improve optimization across a wider range of devices, as the current state detracts from an otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.
“This game is optimized for all devices, including older phones, but there are some performance issues when placing items for safety and exploring.”
“The game needs to be optimized more for smoother gameplay, as it can be laggy at times.”
“The best game without pay-to-win mechanics, but it needs some optimizations to prevent lag when there are a lot of enemies.”
“The game needs to be optimized and there should be control customization; the game should add more items and also crafting and some other equipment. The game is pretty good, I enjoyed it a lot, but it needs more features and optimization.”
“This game has an amazingly good concept and could be an amazing game that I would play all the time, but the menu is very bugged out sometimes and the game has really heavy performance and lag issues in-game, which makes it almost unplayable.”
“It loads after 2 minutes, but the performance is awful. The stuttering makes it unplayable.”
- story63 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for a more developed story and quest system in the game, as many players feel the current missions lack depth and coherence. Users suggest incorporating rescue missions, survivor interactions, and a narrative that enhances the survival experience, as the absence of a storyline makes gameplay feel repetitive and empty. Overall, while the game has appealing graphics and mechanics, the lack of a compelling narrative is a significant drawback for many players.
“I love the graphics, the story is intriguing; I would absolutely love if this game had co-op or local multiplayer.”
“Its a great game and has a terrific storyline.”
“Even though it has multiple mods which make the gaming experience diverse, it lacks a coherent storyline.”
“Without a storyline, it feels almost empty to wander around the map to collect things to survive.”
“Game is very interesting but there is no story or progress.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing a desire for more atmospheric background music and improved sound effects. Common issues include music and sound disabling during gameplay, long loading times, and a lack of engaging audio elements, which detracts from the overall experience. Players suggest adding classic tunes to the main menu and enhancing the audio to create a more immersive environment.
“The song of this game must be in the end cinematic, love it! 💘💛”
“This is an extremely fun game; unfortunately, I cannot play my music and play the game like I usually would. It's really annoying because it's quiet with just the wind swishing in the trees. Music makes for a more relaxing and prolonged gameplay.”
“Maybe some toggleable background music would be nice.”
“Music/sound sometimes disables itself, freeze and long loading time is common.”
“The thing is the game has literally lost its gun sounds, music, and soundtrack.”
“This is an extremely fun game, unfortunately I cannot play my music and play the game like I usually would and it's really annoying because it's quiet with just the wind swishing in the trees; music makes for a more relaxing and prolonged gameplay.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly when it comes to resource gathering and combat, which can feel frustrating due to the scarcity of weapons and ammo. While some appreciate the survival elements and the thrill of exploration, many express a desire for improvements in crafting and farming mechanics to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from adjustments to reduce the grind and make progression more rewarding.
“It's a very good game in the beginning with the gameplay, exploration, items, and once you get more top-tier loot, but it soon gets boring, especially when looking for that tedious tent as there isn't much to do except for looting.”
“It's just farming and running around, and on 1 in 10 plays you actually get a gun; you don't have any ammo, and you die to a load of zombies.”
“Games great, just need a little tweak to make it perfect; bags are surprisingly hard to find, I had to search half the map for it. Crafting needs to be reworked, farming is basically useless at the first, second, and third island and not worth the effort.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, often laughing during intense moments, such as being chased by zombies. However, the experience is marred by various bugs that add an unintended comedic element, like stationary zombies and glitches that cause characters to disappear. Despite these issues, the game's humor keeps players engaged and eager to continue playing.
“I love how hard it can be, and I must do anything to survive. I keep laughing while running from eight zombies! My friends really loved the game too!”
“Why is it so hard to play, but it's funny? I always want to play this game.”
“The game is great and getting better, but one problem is that when I progress further, I notice it's getting laggy. White blanks appear in the game, and when my character goes into that blank space, it makes my character disappear. It's like a bug in the game. Another bug is that some soldier zombies are not moving or attacking; it's funny because I can just walk around them. But when you get closer, they growl at you and attack, but it doesn't deal any damage, just damages your suit. The bandit survivors with guns are ignoring me, but when I hit them in melee, they spray you. It's funny though, and I died. One thing: please fix some of the bugs, but I still love the game!”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users enjoying its exciting gameplay and special modes that encourage repeated play. However, some players have noted technical issues, such as frame rate drops and crashes, which can detract from the experience. Suggestions for improvements include making the game easier and adding multiplayer features to enhance fun and engagement.
“It has tons of replayability.”
“This game is quite fun and has good replay value.”
“I have played it so many times and I just keep on dying. Please make your game easier to play because it is so hard to survive for just a minute. I know it's the game, but still, make it more playable than usual. Also, please add a feature that allows friends to connect on each other's devices via hotspot; it would make the game more fun to play.”
“The replayability is endless.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its immersive sound design and authentic loading times, contributing to an overall engaging experience. Additionally, the inclusion of atmospheric background music is suggested to further enrich the ambiance.
“The sounds, atmosphere, and authentic load times create a truly immersive experience.”
“The atmospheric music in the background enhances the overall mood of the game.”
“The combination of sound design and environment really pulls you into the game's world.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have reported experiencing unexpected joystick movements, which can detract from the emotional immersion of the game, potentially leading to frustration and a disconnect from the intended emotional experience.