Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ

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"Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ" is a zombie-themed puzzle game where players must complete jigsaw puzzles to uncover and survive in a post-apocalyptic world. As you progress, you will encounter various challenges and obstacles, while also collecting items and weapons to defend yourself against the undead. With a wide range of puzzle difficulties and an engrossing storyline, this game offers a unique and enjoyable puzzle experience for zombie enthusiasts.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music10 negative mentions

The combination of puzzles and a zombie defense mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making it engaging and fun.
The varied shapes of the puzzle pieces provide a refreshing challenge compared to traditional jigsaw puzzles.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in quirky puzzle shooters.

The piece selection mechanic is frustrating, often resulting in players picking the wrong piece due to overlapping hitboxes.
The graphics and art style are considered average or low-quality, detracting from the overall experience.
The requirement to play a tedious mini-game for achievements, including surviving for an hour without a pause option, is seen as a major drawback.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
75%
11%
The gameplay combines traditional jigsaw puzzle mechanics with a zombie defense element, creating a unique but often frustrating experience. While some players appreciate the challenge of managing both puzzle assembly and zombie attacks, many criticize the execution, noting that the shooter mechanics feel unpolished and detract from the puzzle-solving focus. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging puzzle gameplay and a gimmicky shooter aspect, but suffers from repetitiveness and lack of replayability.
- “The puzzle mechanics are engaging and offer a nice change of pace, while the shooter segments add a satisfying action element.”
- “So while the core concept and gameplay from the previous game is intact, as well as giving the game a new zombie-themed facelift, they've also added a new element into the mix - zombie defense.”
- “This is a really clever concept, tying an action defense game into a jigsaw puzzle mechanic, and I really admire the concept - but it's in total contrast to the other game in terms of tension, panic, and ultimately frustration.”
- “The gameplay loop for the menu survival is another extremely stale shovelware scourge that should be criminal to even call a 'game'.”
- “The zombie stuff is badly made too - the controls are hopeless and the gameplay repetitive.”
- “It's not very well done and doesn't fit in the gameplay style, but it's just a gimmick you can turn off when you get bored or annoyed with it.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
68%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, particularly due to the limited number of tracks that often loop during gameplay. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements that align with the zombie theme, others prefer to mute the game and listen to their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack is described as mediocre, with a few players noting that it can enhance the experience but often falls short due to its redundancy.
- “The music and atmosphere are set to the theme of the puzzles.”
- “The soundtrack in the game is not that bad, and it's kind of dynamic as well as it will change pace and mood according to 'puzzle' moments and 'horde' moments.”
- “The music has a horror feel which makes it perfect for the zombie theme.”
- “The music is mediocre.”
- “The music can get annoying.”
- “The soundtrack is quite redundant, so I've just turned the volume down while I was playing.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple and decent art style, while others criticize it for being average or poorly designed, particularly in terms of puzzle piece visibility and menu aesthetics. While certain puzzles feature stunning artwork, others are deemed unsuitable or repetitive, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some standout elements overshadowed by design flaws.
- “It's really challenging, fun, and the puzzles are graphically stunning.”
- “Great graphics (the graphic design for each puzzle is stunning).”
- “The art styles differ slightly between puzzles, as well as the general tone of the puzzles themselves from silly to creepy.”
- “The art style of the puzzles themselves is rather average.”
- “But what annoys me the most is that sometimes damned pieces can get stuck behind the graphics silhouette, and there were already two times where I couldn't finish the puzzle because the last piece was missing.”
- “The artwork is cheesy/cliché, the game mechanics are boring and repetitive, and I feel it would have been better just to have puzzles without the zombie 'fighting' aspects.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the achievement hunting particularly frustrating. Achievements require long hours of monotonous gameplay, often leading to boredom rather than enjoyment. Overall, the grinding experience detracts significantly from the game's appeal, especially for those seeking to complete it fully.
- “The gameplay was not hard or challenging for me, just boring, repetitive, and tedious.”
- “Recommend that you do not buy this game if you're an achievement hunter, unless you want to spend a lot of time not having fun while literally grinding for two achievements that, in my opinion, shouldn't exist.”
- “Some puzzles can take hours to complete and without a save function, this makes for very tedious, one-sitting sessions.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many users noting the absence of a narrative, background, or engaging elements that would encourage replayability. In contrast, the "pixel puzzle" series offers a straightforward storyline that progresses with the difficulty of puzzles, providing a minimal but structured narrative experience.
- “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.”
- “As for the 'pixel puzzle' series, they've introduced this new style with a simple storyline where you must solve the easier puzzles in order to advance to the harder ones.”
- “There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- “There's no story and it is pretty straightforward.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly during puzzle-solving while under attack from zombies. The overall experience is described as frustrating, reminiscent of low-quality flash games from the mid-2000s.
- “For everyone else, this is a frustrating and buggy puzzle game featuring edgy digital flash art you'd see on Newgrounds in the mid-2000s.”
- “And you need to put this buggy puzzle together while hordes of zombies are attacking you.”
- “Buggy, really awful puzzles, and it is basically DLC from the original game presented as a new game for some reason.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game lacks replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics, map metrics to challenge, and an engaging story, making it unlikely for players to return after completing it.
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its funny gory scenes and optional mini-games that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players appreciate the comedic elements, likening it to a playful take on the typical zombie mode found in many games. Overall, the humor is well-received and enhances the gaming experience.
- “Funny gory scenes plus a mini-game in the main screen and during the puzzles (optional).”
- “Funny!”
- “Kind of 'every game needs a zombie mode!' ... besides, this one is a rather funny one ;)”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere is intricately tied to the puzzle themes, enhanced by a fitting musical score that complements the overall experience.
- “The music and atmosphere are perfectly aligned with the theme of the puzzles.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The music and atmosphere are set to the theme of the puzzles.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels lifeless and unengaging.”