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Over 9000 Zombies!

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.
76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, story
83% User Score Based on 583 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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About

"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!

Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot
Over 9000 Zombies! screenshot

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 584 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun mix of simplicity and challenge, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • The variety of weapons and the ability to build turrets add depth to the gameplay.
  • Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it a great co-op game.
  • The game can become repetitive quickly, lacking long-term engagement.
  • There are technical issues, including crashes and bugs that affect gameplay.
  • The graphics and overall presentation are considered low quality, which may deter some players.
  • gameplay
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Over 9000 Zombies!" is characterized by its simple mechanics, combining twin-stick shooting with tower defense elements, which can lead to repetitive experiences over time. While the chaotic and fast-paced action offers mindless fun, many players find the lack of depth and variety in gameplay mechanics disappointing, resulting in a quick burnout. Despite its entertaining aspects, such as cooperative play and a solid soundtrack, the overall consensus suggests that the game may not provide sufficient value for its price due to its monotonous gameplay loop.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, options for what you can do and play with are broad (far over what I expected), the controls are easy to pick up and play.”
    • “Over 9000 Zombies!'s mechanics are simple but effective: construct defensive walls and impenetrable fortresses using the scrap metal pieces you’ve accumulated, and survive—which is definitely not an easy task, let alone defeating the entire army of over nine thousand zombies.”
    • “At first sight, it looks underwhelming but the gameplay is top-notch and it's great fun for genre fans alone or with friends (co-op has local and online modes).”
    • “The controls are quite bad and the gameplay is just holding one button and trying to hit the never-ending horde of zombies that comes at you until you die.”
    • “Gameplay gets boring very quickly.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the use of outdated pixel art that lacks depth and quality, often comparing it unfavorably to modern standards. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm of the retro style, others find it simplistic and lacking, leading to a general consensus that the visuals do not meet contemporary expectations. Overall, the graphics are described as either charmingly retro or disappointingly poor, depending on individual preferences for pixel art aesthetics.

    • “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.”
  • music
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in action sequences. However, some find it repetitive or not well-matched to the game's atmosphere, suggesting it could benefit from more variety or a faster pace. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, players recommend having alternative music options for longer sessions.

    • “And the soundtrack for this game is out of this world.”
    • “Mediocre gameplay is made extremely entertaining by a killer soundtrack which pairs great with the game's style.”
    • “Who can deny the rush you get from killing hordes of zombies all while weaving and dodging away from the grips of their rotting fingers, and there's a kick-ass soundtrack to help get your heart pounding.”
    • “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 graphics are kind of charmingly retro and the music is decent, but kind of generic.”
    • “The music is alright, but in my opinion, it should be more fast-paced than it already is.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the fun and variety offered by new maps and numerous enemies, many others find it monotonous and lacking in long-term engagement. Several reviews highlight a lack of multiplayer options and suggest that the game becomes repetitive quickly, leading to a consensus that it may not sustain interest for extended play.

    • “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.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely absent, with players noting that while it features various mechanics for survival, it lacks any meaningful narrative or exposition. Some humorously suggest that even a minimal storyline would enhance the experience, contrasting it with other narratives in pop culture. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay 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.”
    • “Definitely a fun time killer and also a 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.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly for achievement hunters who must engage in multiplayer matches and accumulate numerous zombie kills to reach 100%. Many reviews criticize the final achievements as overly grindy and tedious, with repetitive tasks and a slow leveling system contributing to a frustrating experience. While some acknowledge the addictive nature of the gameplay, the consensus is that the grinding can detract from overall enjoyment.

    • “However, achievement hunters should be aware that reaching 100% requires playing multiplayer matches and grinding out a ton of zombie kills—definitely not something for those looking for a quick or easy completion.”
    • “The few final achievements require a lot of grinding which doesn't suit me.”
    • “A 4/10 ... seriously, one of the problems of this game is 'too grindy'... if you want to 100% this game... seriously... what is wrong with the devs these days... they want you to 'kill xxxxxxx of zombies' or 'play for xxxx hours' or something ridiculous... please stop for god's sake.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and unorthodox designs, featuring amusing special zombies like historical figures, which reflect the developer's unique comedic style. Players appreciate the blend of absurdity and creativity, making the experience both entertaining and humorous, despite the game's low-spec nature. Overall, the humor is described as "funny af," contributing significantly to the game's charm.

    • “While special zombies aren’t anything new in a game like this, what is likable is that this is where the humor and creative, somewhat unorthodox designs come into play.”
    • “Throw this in with the likes of zombie Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon, or the Duke of Wellington as funny special/mini boss zombies, and you see Lemcke’s uncanny and 'I don’t give a shit' humor proudly on display.”
    • “Low spec game but funny as heck.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players find it decent and relatively bug-free, the overall consensus suggests a lack of thorough testing, particularly in multiplayer functionality, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Online may be a bit buggy at the moment (couldn't join some games).”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for being poorly optimized, as it demands significant resources even with its pixelated graphics, pushing lower-end hardware to their limits for smooth performance. Despite this, it has received high performance ratings, indicating that when it runs well, it delivers an excellent experience.

    • “Performance: 100/100 A+”
    • “Being the game that it is with its pixelated style, it pushed my 2GB graphics card to the max just so that the game could run smoothly.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized.”
    • “Despite the performance rating of 100/100, the optimization leaves much to be desired.”
    • “The optimization issues significantly impact the overall gameplay experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is described as dynamic and enjoyable, though the music falls short of enhancing the expected spooky vibe typical of a zombie game. While it may not contribute significantly to the overall ambiance, it does not detract from the gaming experience.

    • “It's fresh, dynamic, and it supports the whole atmosphere.”
    • “The music doesn't really add to the atmosphere; you would expect something spooky for a zombie game, but it is fun and hasn't gotten in the way of enjoying the game.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players expressing disappointment in the depth and growth of characters throughout the game. This absence hinders emotional engagement and investment in the storyline.

    • “There is a significant lack of character development throughout the game.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve as the story progresses.”
    • “I was disappointed by the minimal growth and depth of the characters.”

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2h Median play time
5h Average play time
2-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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