Nearly Dead

48%
Game Brain Score Based on 75 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • monetization
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"Nearly Dead" is a horror-survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. As one of the last remaining survivors, players must scavenge for resources, craft weapons, and fight off hordes of the undead while uncovering the mystery behind the outbreak. With a focus on survival mechanics and strategic combat, players must navigate a dynamic open world filled with dangerous creatures and tight corners.

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game has great potential and shows promise with its unique mechanics and crafting system.
  • The art style is charming and the gameplay can be fun, especially for fans of zombie survival games.
  • There is a strong community and the developers have shown some responsiveness to feedback, indicating a desire to improve the game.
  • The game feels abandoned, with many players reporting bugs and a lack of updates since the developers went bankrupt.
  • Gameplay can become stale due to poor map generation and a lack of engaging content, making it feel empty when playing alone.
  • The controls and user interface are clunky and unintuitive, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay offers a mix of fun mechanics, particularly in crafting and building, but suffers from issues like poor map generation and a lack of engaging enemies, leading to a feeling of emptiness. Players find the learning curve steep due to minimal tutorials and unclear mechanics, which can make the experience frustrating, though some believe patience can help overcome these challenges. Overall, while the game has potential with its unique features, it currently feels incomplete and requires significant improvements in usability and guidance.

    • “The crafting and learning mechanics are well thought out, as well as the building mechanics.”
    • “Really cool mechanics, even a dismemberment mechanic when attacking with a blade weapon.”
    • “Most of the complaints I've read about the game are easily resolved with a little patience to learn the UI and the way the game works (it's not a fast-paced shooter as one might expect), or simply understanding how the mechanics work.”
    • “Because of this, the in-depth crafting and learning mechanics don't seem worth pursuing as the craftable items you learn have no use against a non-threatening enemy base.”
    • “Finally, there are no clear instructions on how a lot of the crafting, smelting, and building mechanics work, apart from an overly compact info dump pop-up window at the opening of the game.”
    • “Cons: no story, no tutorial - so it's relentlessly hard to learn. You will make use of other game's abilities you have or could learn to put in here. The race menu doesn't do anything for the time being as it's being developed. Most of the basic mechanics are there, but certainly, most of what you'd expect is still in development. Melee combat is unadvised, jobs which you can select at the beginning are not much different from each other, and you're not sure how each stat affects your character.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as charming and visually pleasing, particularly appealing to fans of pixel art. While the visuals are not the main focus, they enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile choice for those who appreciate unique art styles in zombie survival games.

    • “The artwork is very pleasing to the eyes and charming.”
    • “I really enjoyed this game and its art style!”
    • “Also, the graphics are really charming.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game does not appear to be a typical cash grab with generic assets, it still lacks polish and may not be worth purchasing until it is more fully developed. Users suggest waiting for further updates to assess its true value.

    • “Cash grab.”
    • “This game doesn't give off the vibes of a cash grab with random Unity assets mashed together, but it certainly lacks polish at this state.”
    • “The fact that the assets are not from a Unity library nor so generic and simple to be made in under an hour makes me believe it's not a cash grab, but it's better to wait for the game to be more fleshed out to be worth the purchase.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has been criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking emotional impact, with users noting that it feels abandoned and insufficiently fleshed out. Many players express a desire for a more engaging narrative and clearer objectives, as the current state leaves them feeling lost and frustrated. Overall, the consensus is that the story needs significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “I appreciate the depth of the narrative and how it intertwines with the gameplay.”
    • “The plot twists and character development are truly captivating, making for an unforgettable experience.”
    • “Then it got abandoned for a barely tear-jerking story.”
    • “I like old games, but this one needs more development on it, especially if they add multiplayer and story/objectives.”
    • “Cons: no story, no tutorial - so it's relentlessly hard to learn. You will make use of other game's abilities you have or could learn to put in here. The race menu doesn't do anything for the time being as it's being developed. Most of the basic mechanics are there, but certainly, most of what you'd expect is still in development. Melee combat is unadvised, and the jobs you can select at the beginning are not much different from each other, leaving you unsure how each stat affects your character.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting it as a "buggy mess" and advising against any purchases due to the developers' bankruptcy and lack of ongoing support. Overall, the consensus is that the game is unplayable in its current state.

    • “So apparently the developers went bankrupt and stopped working on this buggy mess of a game.”
    • “To say the game is not recommended would be like saying the Black Plague and all of its symptoms are a cold so minor that you only need a tissue to get over it. To put it bluntly: do not purchase it in its current, and presumed forever state, nor any other pieces of 'content' from Mono Software, as they will likely only release buggy, half-completed messes of god-awful menu screens claiming to be multiplayer games.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is significantly impacted by the developer's bankruptcy and personal struggles, leading to an abrupt halt in its development. This situation evokes a sense of loss and disappointment among users, who feel that the game had potential that could have been realized over time.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game primarily involves exploring, defeating zombies, and collecting or disassembling items, with some expressing uncertainty about more complex activities like farming.

    • “I haven't figured out farming yet or much else besides exploring, killing zombies, and collecting and disassembling things.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a broken experience that many users feel is not worth the investment.

    • “This game is poorly optimized, broken, and just not worth your cash.”
    • “The performance issues are so severe that it ruins the overall experience.”
    • “I constantly encounter frame drops and long loading times, making it frustrating to play.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing scenarios, such as zombies forming a conga line when overwhelmed, leading to a comical yet somewhat frustrating gameplay experience.

    • “First of all, if too many zombies follow you, they will end up in a conga line and will just come one by one because they bodyblock each other. It's kind of funny but sad for the difficulty for now.”
    • “The game's humor is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing even during intense moments.”
    • “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the absurd situations and quirky NPCs always bring a smile to my face.”
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