Patient Zero: Plague game

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Patient Zero: Plague game is a single player simulation game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Patient Zero: Plague game is a single-player simulation where you trigger a viral apocalypse by spreading illness to dominate the world. Despite its engaging concept of infecting all, the gameplay is often hindered by annoying ads and numerous bugs. Fans of strategy and simulation may find it intriguing but frustrating.

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Simulation

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Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,134 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization346 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of idle clicker mechanics.
The graphics and sound design are solid, providing a decent visual experience.
The concept of creating and evolving pathogens is interesting and can be addictive.

The game is plagued by excessive and intrusive ads, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players report being unable to progress past the second pathogen, leading to frustration.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including crashes and visual issues.

monetization
366 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they encounter forced ads every few minutes, making the game nearly unplayable. While there are options to purchase ad removal, users have expressed frustration that these purchases often do not eliminate all ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the gameplay experience, with many players recommending against downloading the game unless they are willing to pay to remove ads.
- “I purchased the no ads pack to avoid the random forced ads, but I still get random forced ads. It's frustrating because I pressed the contact us button and sent an email that bounced straight back as the address does not exist.”
- “I paid for no ads and yet ads still keep coming up, and the money was deducted from my account. It's disappointing to not receive what I paid for.”
- “I bought the no ads pack, but I still need to watch ads. The game is enjoyable, but the constant interruptions spoil the experience.”
- “I don't normally leave reviews on anything but this game became unplayable within 20 minutes, the sheer amount of adverts is crazy. I'm all for ads if you want to watch to increase prize drops or speed up production, but it forces ads on you less than every minute. I've had it installed for 20-25 minutes; I'm leaving this review before uninstalling.”
- “Not only are there so many forced ads it makes the game almost unplayable, but you cannot progress past the second stage.”
- “I paid $5 to remove the ads, and I still see ads, so I basically wasted $5. Like others have said, there's no way to restore purchases!”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
52%
19%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being a derivative and inferior copy of "Plague Inc.," with many users describing it as overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily consisting of incessant clicking. While some players appreciate the initial depth and mechanics, the overwhelming presence of forced ads disrupts the experience, making it feel grindy and frustrating. Overall, the combination of unpolished mechanics and frequent interruptions from ads has led to a negative reception regarding the gameplay.
- “From the very first moment, I was hooked by its depth, atmosphere, and flawless mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, the details are mind-blowing, and the addiction is real; I can’t stop thinking about it even when I’m not playing.”
- “It has good gameplay and a good tutorial.”
- “The gameplay is boring and grindy; it feels like the infection thing is just a side business and making money is the main gameplay loop.”
- “The downside is that the game periodically interrupts itself with ads, and even buying the $5 starter pack to remove ads does not eliminate the ads interrupting gameplay.”
- “Predatory forced ads ruin gameplay.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, lag, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience freezing issues, both within the game and on their devices, making it difficult to progress. Despite its fun elements, the overwhelming presence of ads and technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Freezes constantly, shuts itself down occasionally & the constant ads are ridiculous...such a shame as it's a fun game.”
- “In stage 2, I selected an area to infect but it just stuck at 1 infected no matter how I upgraded, buggy game.”
- “Every time I play it, it freezes and closes the game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the solid visuals and find them enjoyable, others report significant issues such as bugs that lead to missing graphics or a complete failure to load. Additionally, some users express disappointment over the graphics not meeting their expectations compared to similar games.
- “Solid graphics, sound, and fun, easy gameplay.”
- “Good game with good graphics.”
- “Great game and I like the graphics.”
- “This game uses basically the same audio, same game design, just worse graphics.”
- “Absolute garbage, I thought this was a 3D version or an improved graphics version of Plague Inc.”
- “After going out and back in, it's a complete mess; no graphics, only code showing. What a disappointment, as I enjoyed it.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is largely criticized for being nonexistent and unengaging, with players noting that it feels more like a vehicle for ads than a narrative experience. The lack of a compelling storyline contributes to a sense of boredom, as players find little motivation to continue after initial gameplay. Overall, the narrative aspect is deemed frustrating and unfulfilling.
- “The storyline falls flat, and this makes the game boring. After 30 minutes of mutating and upgrading my virus, apart from a few stats that increased, there is nothing captivating me to want to carry on playing.”
- “The microscope phase in mission 2 is just there to frustrate you and show you some ads for games you won't play.”
- “It takes forever to just reach an infection percentage of a mere 5% during the 2nd mission.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's interface is reasonably polished and generally runs smoothly; however, it suffers from optimization issues, causing devices to overheat during gameplay.
- “The interface is decently polished, and it runs smoothly enough.”
- “The game is not optimized; it makes my phone super hot.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, and the game frequently lags.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops, making it nearly unplayable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and monotonous, likening it to an "ad farming simulator" where the primary focus is on repetitive farming and leveling up rather than engaging gameplay. The constant waiting and emphasis on making money detract from the core experience, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable activity.
- “This is an 'ad farming simulator'.”
- “There's just nonstop farming and leveling up, and very tedious waiting just to infect everybody.”
- “The gameplay is boring and grindy; it feels like the infection aspect is just a side business, and making money is the main gameplay loop.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its perceived shortcomings and comparisons to "Plague Inc," with users finding the slow gameplay and lack of originality amusing. Some players also highlight moments of dark humor, such as the absurdity of infecting people with a fictional virus. Overall, the humor seems to stem from frustration and irony rather than intentional comedic elements.
- “Infected a thousand people; the Last of Us infection was funny! ”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being identical to that of "Plague Inc.," contributing to a sense of unoriginality. Players feel that the overall gameplay experience is more akin to a clicker game rather than a unique offering, leading to frustration with progression and technical issues.
- “The music is the same as in Plague Inc., which makes the game feel unoriginal.”
- “The gameplay is basic and repetitive, and the music doesn't help to enhance the experience.”
- “I can't progress in the game, and the music just adds to the frustration.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is captivating and immersive, drawing players in with its depth and engaging mechanics from the outset.
- “From the very first moment, I was hooked by its depth, atmosphere, and flawless mechanics.”

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Patient Zero: Plague game is a simulation game.

Patient Zero: Plague game is available on Phone and Tablet.

Patient Zero: Plague game was developed by Brightika, Inc..

Patient Zero: Plague game has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Patient Zero: Plague game is a single player game.

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