Outbreak: Epidemic
- February 12, 2020
- Dead Drop Studios LLC
Return to the world of free-to-play 4-player co-op survival horror with classic gameplay, strict inventory management, crushing enemies, horrific difficulty and more as you and a group of survivors try to survive the epidemic.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions
- The game offers enjoyable melee combat, particularly with the hunting knife, which is considered one of the best in recent zombie games.
- It serves as a nostalgic homage to the Resident Evil Outbreak series, appealing to fans of the franchise.
- The game has potential for growth and improvement, with a focus on teamwork and cooperation in gameplay.
- The split-screen mode is unplayable due to frequent game pauses when picking up items, making it unsuitable for local co-op play.
- Controls are janky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience, especially with aiming and movement.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features like a stamina bar, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction during play.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing frustration over the running mechanics and animations, which detracted from their overall experience.
“For gameplay of Outbreak: Epidemic, check out my video here: https://youtu.”
“My only gripe about this game so far is the running mechanics.”
“I could look past the wonky walking animations; it's just the gameplay that killed it.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a campaign story that some players feel could be more developed, with a desire for a narrative centered around themes like lost hope. Overall, it is appreciated for its engaging story within the context of a third-person shooter, particularly in cooperative play.
“I enjoy story-rich third-person shooters, and this is a pretty good game.”
“We completed the story in a 2-player game on easy.”
“It could have a campaign story, like lost hope.”
“We completed the story on a 2-player game on easy.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative