OMG Zombies!
- February 13, 2014
- Laughing Jackal
- 26h median play time
Get on SteamIn "OMG Zombies!", players take on the role of a lone cop fighting to eradicate a zombie outbreak in the city of Redfield. The game features 100 levels of zombie-infested environments, where players can use a sniper rifle and zombie-exploding bullets to vanquish eight different strains of the undead. With 400 medals and 100 upgrades to earn, players must sharpen their shooting skills and strategize to stop the zombie apocalypse.
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Reviews
- The game offers addictive gameplay with satisfying chain reactions as players shoot zombies and watch them explode.
- It features a variety of zombie types, each with unique abilities that add strategic depth to the gameplay.
- The upgrade system allows players to enhance their weapons and zombies, making for a rewarding progression experience.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, as players must complete 100 levels multiple times to achieve all achievements.
- Graphics and overall presentation are subpar, resembling a low-quality flash game rather than a polished title.
- Many players find the reliance on luck frustrating, as success can often depend on random zombie placements rather than skill.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that focus on creating chain reactions to eliminate zombies, making it easy to learn and addictive for players. However, it suffers from issues like repetitive mechanics, unpolished execution, and a lack of depth, which can lead to a tedious experience. While the comic-style visuals and strategic elements are appreciated, the overall presentation and some gameplay mechanics detract from the enjoyment.
“The gameplay consists of a rather simple point and click control mechanic, where the goal is to create chain reactions of violently dying zombies.”
“It is the gameplay where this game really shines.”
“Pro: addictive gameplay, easy to learn, only $5, mostly skill-based though some luck required.”
“Stupid grind with too many random mechanics.”
“On top of the gameplay issues, the game is all gray and the presentation of zombies has them clip on top of each other sometimes leading to missing shots on certain zombie types, which can mean you have to replay a level.”
“The main problem with it, aside from the poor amount of gameplay, is that it's an obvious tablet game not made for a desktop computer.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as outdated, unappealing, and lacking charm, often comparing them unfavorably to retro titles. While some appreciate the simple aesthetic and find it fitting for the gameplay, others feel that the visuals detract from the overall experience, suggesting that a different artistic approach could have enhanced the game's appeal. Overall, the graphics are seen as functional but not impressive, with gameplay being the standout feature.
“The game is a good strategy game with great gameplay and graphics.”
“It has a solid aesthetic; it was what appealed to me at first!”
“The comic strips explaining the story are lovely, very nice art style.”
“This game is currently not functional - the graphics just won't work, period.”
“I have seen Atari 2600 games that look more aesthetically pleasing than this one.”
“Since it's a PC port from a mobile platform, the on-screen menu system is a bit awkward, and the graphics look like they're from the pre-millennium era, which would have been forgivable as a stylistic choice, but most likely is a side effect of poor upscaling.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is presented in a comic book style, which some players find visually appealing, while others feel it detracts from engagement. Although the storyline is considered plausible and somewhat interesting, many reviewers criticize it for being underdeveloped and repetitive, particularly in the context of grinding through missions. Overall, while the art style is praised, the narrative lacks depth and fails to captivate players fully.
“The game starts with a comic book style presentation that introduces the game, its story, characters, and the setting.”
“The steam version adds three more zombie types (the mortar, runner, and zapper), and the graphic novel story presentation, which offers some beautiful artwork, has been expanded.”
“The comic strips explaining the story are lovely, very nice art style.”
“The story is not engaging; comic book pages popping up all the time makes me hate the fact it even has one.”
“There's no story, poor graphics, simple concept but it pulls it off well.”
“Omg zombies has a nifty comic book style storytelling device, but the core gameplay mechanics are classic characteristics for a tablet game ported over to desktop.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express significant frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, noting that it feels excessive and tedious, particularly in the late game where upgrades rely heavily on luck. Despite developer acknowledgment of these concerns, no patches have been implemented to alleviate the grind, leading to a diminished enjoyment and a recommendation against the game for those seeking a more engaging experience.
“The devs are aware that people don't like it, and have even agreed in threads on this topic that perhaps it's a little excessive, but they still haven't patched it to make it less tedious.”
“I still can't recommend the game unless you don't care about achievements; it's so incredibly tedious trying to get that last one that all possibility of fun is sucked out of the game.”
“It's also very grindy in the late game, since you need to perfect almost every level to upgrade everything.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing initially but ultimately describing it as repetitive and mediocre. While it can be adjusted in volume, many feel it detracts from the overall experience rather than enhancing it.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“You can slide the music and sound volume.”
“The soundtrack: ★★☆☆☆ - meh, middling, better without.”
“The music is getting annoying and repetitive after a while.”
“As for music?”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, with short and enjoyable levels that encourage players to achieve 100% completion across 100 stages. Players can expect around 6 to 10 hours of gameplay as they replay levels to unlock upgrades and aim for platinum rankings, making it a fun and engaging experience.
“The levels are short and fun, and there's a lot of replay value as you buy upgrades and try to reach the 100% zombies killed mark!”
“It's like dominoes with zombies; really fun, and getting platinum on all the levels makes it hugely replayable.”
“Replayability-wise, getting 100% on all 100 levels amounts to about 6-10 hours of playtime, including replaying some of the stages after getting all of the upgrades.”
“It's like dominoes with zombies; really fun, but getting platinum on all the levels makes it feel less replayable.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as funny and fresh, providing an enjoyable experience for players. However, some users express frustration over a particular achievement that requires excessive playtime, suggesting it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's price point being too high for its content.
“Very funny and fresh to play.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance even on older hardware, such as a laptop running Windows Vista. Additionally, effective performance translates into in-game currency, allowing players to purchase upgrades that enhance gameplay.
“The upshot of a good performance is money, and once you've got enough of it, you can set about buying upgrades that, for example, give you more bullets or inflict more damage.”
“Runs smoothly on my very old laptop with Windows Vista.”
“Performance 10/10.”
