Over 9000 Zombies!
- February 25, 2015
- Loren Lemcke
- 10h median play time
Uninspired and without much depth to the game play, if you are looking for a mindless twin stick shooter to waste some time with there are better choices in the market.
Get on Steam"Over 9000 Zombies!" is a frenetic first-person shooter where players must survive waves of zombies in various maps. Utilize a wide range of weapons, from pistols to grenade launchers, to annihilate the undead hordes and progress through the game's challenges. With online co-op mode, team up with friends to exterminate the zombie menace together. Fight for survival and prove your mettle against over 9000 zombies!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay, especially when played with friends.
- Variety of weapons and turrets adds depth to the shooting mechanics.
- Simple graphics and controls make it accessible for casual gamers.
- Repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom after a short time.
- Lack of content and variety in enemies and maps limits replayability.
- Technical issues such as crashes and bugs can detract from the experience.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of twin-stick shooting and tower defense mechanics, offering a variety of weapons and multiplayer options. However, many players find the core experience repetitive and lacking depth, with gameplay becoming stale after a short period. While some enjoy the simple controls and pixel art, others criticize the overall mechanics and suggest that the game does not provide sufficient value for its price.
“The gameplay is smooth, options for what you can do and play with are broad (far over from what I expected), the controls are easy to pick up and play.”
“There are a ton of different mechanics to aid you in your quest to survive as long as possible.”
“The gameplay is very intense and I could not describe the game as casual.”
“Some effort went into adding multiple weapon types, multiplayer, leaderboards that nobody cares about, and even some simple defense building mechanics, all of which truly is lipstick on a pig.”
“Gameplay gets old within roughly 2-3 minutes of playing the game and determining it has less depth than Pac-Man.”
“The massive shift in gameplay style turned this game from a $10 indie with a lot of potential to a $2 arcade game with no room for improvement.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art that fails to meet modern standards, resulting in simplistic and lackluster visuals. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and find it fitting for the arcade vibe, others argue that the graphics are poorly executed and hinder gameplay. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphics quality, with many feeling that the visuals do not enhance the gaming experience.
“Really nice arcade top-down shooter; I really love the pixel-like graphics and 8-bit sounds that really add to the arcade vibe.”
“The graphics are all pixel art with some lighting effects, and they are animated well.”
“Don't be fooled by its pixel graphics either - to me, that's probably one of the most enjoyable aspects of this game, and they're really well done in a way that's both enjoyable and nostalgic.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Graphics are between bad and abysmal.”
- music26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its enjoyable and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in combat scenarios. However, some users find it repetitive or not well-matched to the game's atmosphere, suggesting that it could benefit from more variety or a faster pace. Overall, while the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, it may not suit everyone's taste for extended play sessions.
“Best £0.39p I've spent and the music is 10/10.”
“Mediocre gameplay is made extremely entertaining by a killer soundtrack which pairs great with the game's style.”
“The music is techno-rock fusion which really puts you in the mood to slay the undead!”
“The music doesn't really add to the atmosphere; you would expect something kind of spooky for a zombie game, but it is fun and has yet to get in the way of enjoying the game.”
“The music is alright, but in my opinion, it should be more fast-paced than it already is.”
“The music starts to get annoying; it's not a bad track, I just wish there was more than 'nununununeeenunueeeeenunu...'”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find enjoyment in new maps and chaotic gameplay, others criticize it for being monotonous and lacking meaningful replay value, particularly due to dead multiplayer servers. Overall, it offers simple fun but may not satisfy those seeking deeper replay incentives.
“It isn't breaking any new boundaries of gaming, but it is more than enjoyable enough, cheap as heck, and has enough content and replayability to justify the purchase if you're looking for simple fun.”
“Great game, lots of fun and replayable by getting new maps!”
“Crazy amounts of enemies, top down style, cool guns and lots of replayability.”
“I expected the game would have had more replay value, but unfortunately the game is very monotonous.”
“Zero replayability and multiplayer is dead since there are no servers.”
“It was fun at first but there is absolutely no replay value.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting that it lacks any significant narrative, which is somewhat expected in an endless horde shooter. While some users express a desire for minimal exposition or a tutorial to provide context, others humorously suggest that even a simple love story would be more engaging than the current offering. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling.
“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.”
“Better love story than Twilight.”
“There is no story whatsoever.”
“There is no story to over 9000 zombies, which kind of makes sense because it's an endless horde shooter, but a little bit of exposition here and there wouldn't hurt.”
“Perhaps a tutorial would be able to provide the exposition that is needed to have any sort of story, but there is none unfortunately.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, particularly for achieving 100% completion, which often requires repetitive tasks like multiplayer matches and extensive zombie kills. While some acknowledge that grinding can be addictive, many express frustration over the tediousness and lack of variety in the leveling system, leading to a consensus that the game leans too heavily on grindy mechanics.
“The few final achievements require a lot of grinding, which doesn't suit me.”
“Achievement hunters should know that to 100% the game, you must play in a multiplayer match and do a lot of zombie kill grinding.”
“One of the problems with this game is that it's too grindy. If you want to 100% it, you have to 'kill xxxxxxx zombies' or 'play for xxxx hours'—it's just ridiculous.”
- stability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. While some find it decent and relatively bug-free, the overall consensus indicates a lack of thorough testing, particularly affecting the multiplayer aspect.
“It's pretty decent and seems bug-free.”
“Quite a few bugs and glitches; it doesn't seem like they did much testing with this. It's really unbelievable to me that this is what passes as a $10 game. You can easily find far better games than this on Newgrounds or any other flash game site for free.”
“Neat game but rather buggy, simplistic, and the multiplayer is completely broken.”
“A bit buggy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, with players finding it particularly funny despite its low specifications. The comedic elements are highlighted in the context of gameplay, especially in the engaging and humorous approach to killing zombies.
“A low-spec game but funny as hell.”
“It's a hilarious game where you have to kill as many zombies as you can.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is somewhat lacking, as the music fails to enhance the expected spooky vibe typical of a zombie theme; however, it remains enjoyable and does not detract from the overall experience.
“The music doesn't really add to the atmosphere; you would expect something kind of spooky for a zombie game, but it is fun and hasn't gotten in the way of enjoying the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating serious optimization issues.”
