Pathogen: Code Omega
- December 6, 2024
- Pandemic Forge
Get on SteamYou are sent to a remote island where a deadly virus has turned the population into zombies. Your mission: destroy infected nests with molotovs, collect samples, and survive long enough to signal for rescue. To succeed, you’ll need to master a variety of survival mechanics, including: - Base Building & Fortifications Construct a customizable base using salvaged materials to protect your…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The mix of crafting, base building, and fighting off zombies creates an addictive gameplay experience.
- The graphics are decent and effectively create an unsettling atmosphere that fits the apocalyptic vibe.
- The gameplay is fun and intense, with a good balance of resource management and combat against zombie hordes.
- The game lacks content and feels repetitive, with limited objectives beyond destroying nests.
- There are issues with optimization and bugs, including non-functional buttons that hinder gameplay.
- The combat can be clunky, especially when facing multiple enemies, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple yet satisfying mechanics, allowing players to quickly defeat nests and fend off hordes, though gathering necessary resources like fiber can be time-consuming. The core experience revolves around managing infected areas and collecting samples, providing a fun challenge that may be slightly difficult for some players.
“Simple mechanics but really satisfying to take down nests and fend off hordes.”
“You can defeat all the nests in the first hour of gameplay and be ready to call in your rescue, but trying to find the fiber needed to make your tools will take a while.”
“Essentially, the burning nest mechanic revolves around dealing with these infected areas and collecting the samples.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, effectively complementing the game's fast-paced bike mechanics. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the visuals are satisfactory for the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are decent and the bike's speed gets you places quickly.”
“Graphically, the game looks decent.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
“The visual effects are underwhelming and don't match modern standards.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as effective in creating an unsettling feeling, though it may not be the most impressive overall.
“It’s not the most impressive, but it does a good job of creating an unsettling atmosphere.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, particularly appealing to fans of survival horror, as it adds depth to the gameplay experience.
“Overall, it's a solid game if you enjoy survival horrors with a compelling story.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their fates.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
