Nation Red

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,171 reviews
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  • graphics
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"Nation Red" is an adrenaline-pumping zombie shooter game, where you battle thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frenetic close-quarters combat. It offers three play modes, various perks, and multiplayer options. The game's narrative unfolds in a world where scattered groups of zombies were once a threat, only to re-emerge in the present day. Your mission: exterminate them before history repeats itself.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,171 reviews
gameplay41 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced and addictive gameplay with a variety of weapons and perks.
  • Offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, enhancing replayability.
  • Great for short gaming sessions, making it easy to pick up and play.
  • Repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom after extended play.
  • Graphics and visuals feel dated and lack detail.
  • Steep difficulty curve may frustrate casual players.
  • gameplay113 mentions

    The gameplay of "Nation Red" is characterized by its fast-paced, top-down shooter mechanics that offer a variety of modes and a broad perk system, allowing for strategic customization and replayability. However, many players note that the experience can become repetitive due to dated visuals, clumsy controls, and a steep difficulty curve, which may detract from long-term enjoyment. While the game provides an addictive core loop and engaging multiplayer options, it struggles with a lack of depth and polish, making it feel like a relic of the past for some.

    • “This injects a layer of strategy into the otherwise straightforward gameplay, allowing you to experiment and discover potent combinations that suit your preferences.”
    • “The gameplay is intense and dynamic, offering a top-down combat experience where players face off against hordes of enemies.”
    • “Fast and furious zombie shooter with enough perk combinations to keep the gameplay fresh and addictive!”
    • “The repetitive nature of the gameplay, coupled with the dated visuals and lack of polish, can make it feel like a relic of the past.”
    • “Awkward gameplay, ugly graphics, repetitive and boring.”
    • “Terrible player-character control, horrifyingly poor graphics belonging in the mid-90s, repetitive and extremely dull gameplay.”
  • story77 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it features no substantial narrative or overarching plot. Instead, players engage in a series of short missions focused on survival against waves of zombies, with the primary goal being to complete objectives rather than to follow a cohesive storyline. While some enjoy the fast-paced action and variety of game modes, those seeking a meaningful story will likely be disappointed.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “I like games with story, personally, and I like thinking, and beautiful art, and something that ultimately makes me feel good or like I’ve learned something or grown, or inspires me.”
    • “The game offers, besides a battle through 18 quests, several gameplay modes like survival, freeplay, and more.”
    • “The game does not have a grand vision nor an absorbing story line.”
    • “If you're looking for a thought-out plot (or a plot at all), you'll be disappointed massively.”
    • “The story mode isn't really that - it's more of a bunch of scenarios.”
  • graphics66 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they feel dated and lack detail, often comparing them to visuals from older consoles like the PS2. While some players appreciate the decent performance and smoothness, others criticize the awkward aesthetics and repetitive nature of the visuals, suggesting that they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as functional but not impressive, with a few praising them as adequate for a top-down shooter.

    • “The graphics and animations are good with a wide variety of zombies.”
    • “Very nice graphics and blazing-fast performance because of the very low system requirements this game needs.”
    • “An excellent top-down zombie shooter with better graphics and physics than the competition.”
    • “The repetitive nature of the gameplay, coupled with the dated visuals and lack of polish, can make it feel like a relic of the past.”
    • “Graphics aren't pleasant to look at and at times it's difficult to see enemies as they blend in with the surface, at times causing a quick death.”
    • “Terrible player-character control, horrifyingly poor graphics belonging in the mid-90s, repetitive and extremely dull gameplay.”
  • music50 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it energizing and well-suited to the fast-paced action, while others describe it as repetitive and forgettable. Many appreciate the heavy metal soundtrack that complements the gameplay, although some opted to mute it due to personal preference. Overall, while the music may not be groundbreaking, it effectively enhances the game's chaotic atmosphere.

    • “Nation Red's soundtrack is energizing and perfectly aligns with the game's frenetic action.”
    • “With tracks that intensify the excitement of battles, the music helps to create an immersive and exciting atmosphere.”
    • “The music pushes you and matches the action on the screen.”
    • “However, the music is largely forgettable and fails to elevate the intensity of the action.”
    • “The music is some kind of metal derivative, and I quickly muted it in the settings, as I cannot stand it for very long.”
    • “The soundtrack gets a little bit annoying after a while.”
  • replayability16 mentions

    The game boasts strong replayability due to its diverse perk system, various challenges, and multiple game modes that encourage experimentation with different strategies. Players find it engaging and addictive, with many noting the fun factor increases when playing with friends. However, some reviewers mention that the multiplayer experience could benefit from better scaling and a more comprehensive tutorial.

    • “The perk system adds a layer of depth and replayability, allowing you to experiment with different builds and strategies.”
    • “The game offers excellent replayability, with a variety of challenges and game modes that keep players engaged.”
    • “Addicting and very fun, lots of replayability especially if your friends have a copy.”
    • “The wide range of perk combos and fast-paced nature of the game allows for much replayability, though the challenge scales poorly in multiplayer.”
    • “I'd say it's worth a solid fiver; fun, easy to get into but challenging enough to be replayable for a while.”
    • “There's points where a little more work could have been done, to make it a little more playable, and a better tutorial (or a tutorial) could have helped.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on a variety of systems, including low-end machines, with a steady frame rate and minimal performance issues. Users appreciate the good graphics, responsive controls, and the overall smooth performance, making it a reliable choice for players. Despite its simplicity, the game effectively supports online co-op and maintains a bug-free experience.

    • “Fortunately, the game runs smoothly on most systems, maintaining a steady frame rate even during the most chaotic moments.”
    • “The game is well optimized; it runs very smoothly, animations are great, and the weapon and perk system greatly amplifies the survival concept of the game.”
    • “Very nice graphics and blazing-fast performance because of the very low system requirements this game needs.”
    • “So it's kind of a meh game, but it's cheap, bug-free, and doesn't have performance problems even on my 4-year-old low-end machine.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by visually distinct environments, ranging from devastated urban areas to industrial settings, which contribute to an immersive experience. The intense music and sound effects enhance the excitement of battles, while the chaotic multiplayer modes further amplify the overall ambiance. Despite some typical zombie genre elements, the atmosphere is effectively delivered, making it engaging for players.

    • “From devastated urban areas to industrial and military settings, the environments are visually distinct and help create an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “With tracks that intensify the excitement of battles, the music helps to create an immersive and exciting atmosphere.”
    • “The sound effects are good, and I personally like the heavy metal loop track they have going, which is rare as I usually switch off music in games - this one adds to the frantic atmosphere of the game.”
    • “It's your typical scrapped, end of days atmosphere combined with your typical zombie settings, including the 'usual suspects' as a cemetery and the obligatory gas station.”
    • “Atmosphere 6/10”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and clunky menus that can even freeze their PCs. While some players note that it runs well on low-end machines without performance issues, the multiplayer experience is particularly problematic, making the overall stability a significant concern.

    • “It's a decent game that is bug-free and runs smoothly, even on my four-year-old low-end machine.”
    • “It runs great with decent graphics, even on the crappiest laptop.”
    • “Bugs and glitches occasionally rear their ugly heads, and the menus are clunky and unintuitive.”
    • “Literally freezes my entire PC.”
    • “Clunky and buggy, not worth it for single or local co-op, even if you pay only €1.50.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Reviews indicate a mixed experience with grinding; while some players appreciate the lack of grinding early on, others find the gameplay becomes tedious and repetitive due to slow enemy waves. Additionally, the game can become quite grindy towards the end, particularly when unlocking perks, though many still find enjoyment in the process.

    • “Until you realize the enemy waves progress tediously slow, and the game ends up being boringly repetitive due to the otherwise lackluster game mechanics.”
    • “Very grindy at times.”
    • “It gets very grindy at the end when you've got nearly all the perks, but it's still fun.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements and funny gameplay, particularly in the context of a top-down shooter. However, some users noted that the experience could be disrupted by the XP system, which required frequent pauses to recall humorous upgrade names. Overall, the game is considered funny and enjoyable, especially when played with a gamepad.

    • “Funny carnage, nice top-down shooter.”
    • “Very funny game!”
    • “Funny with gamepad :D”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
    • “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
    • “The attempts at humor often come off as cringeworthy rather than funny.”
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Critic Reviews

70% average critic score

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Play time

81hMedian play time
58hAverage play time
10-105hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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