Plague of Z

About

"Plague of Z" is a single-player 4X game where you shoot and kill zombies. However, it is plagued with an overwhelming amount of advertisements and numerous bugs that hinder the gameplay experience. The game's description, "Erschieße und töte Zombies," accurately reflects the core gameplay, but the flaws may deter some players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,325 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

monetization38 negative mentions

The game is very entertaining and addictive, with a lot of potential for strategy and growth.
Players appreciate the community aspect and the helpfulness of higher-level players.
The graphics are generally well-received, and many find the game visually appealing.

The game is plagued with numerous glitches and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel misled by the advertising, as the gameplay does not match what was shown in ads.
Customer support is often unresponsive or unhelpful, leading to dissatisfaction among players.

monetization
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
5%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism for its deceptive advertising and prevalence of microtransactions. Many users feel misled by ads that showcase gameplay vastly different from the actual experience, leading to frustration and accusations of fraudulent marketing. Additionally, while the game does not aggressively push for in-app purchases, the presence of numerous ads and the lack of value in purchased items have contributed to a negative perception of its monetization strategy.
- “The game doesn't pressure you into making more in-app purchases.”
- “Not advertising as if it were a game like Kill Shot Bravo.”
- “I'm giving only 4 stars because there are a lot of microtransactions in the game.”
- “The advertisement shows floating blocks that you upgrade and get bigger, but it's some zombie game skin that's the same as usual.”
- “Completely different and nothing like the ads say.”
- “I bought an in-app purchase for $4.49 and I didn't receive anything in return; it just took my money.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent glitches, bugs, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective support and the developers' failure to address these problems, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability is deemed poor, with calls for urgent fixes to enhance playability.
- “This game is full of glitches!”
- “The quest won't load properly and it freezes my game to the point of closing and reopening the game.”
- “Whenever I click 'puzzle' and one of those 'chapters', it always glitches.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The game's story is criticized for being overly lengthy and convoluted, often overshadowing gameplay, with players expressing frustration over the excessive amount of text and poorly written quests. Many reviewers feel that the narrative detracts from the gaming experience, making it tedious and repetitive, while some appreciate the storyline but wish it could be skipped to focus on gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a significant hindrance to enjoyment, with numerous bugs and glitches compounding the issues.
- “I'm sure the story would have been good to experience.”
- “I like the storyline and the special effects.”
- “The gameplay is 20% and the storytelling is 80%.”
- “Way too much story time in the tiniest print.”
- “Too much story, too much research and what not.”
- “The game play is 20% the storytelling is 80%.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as subpar, laggy, and inconsistent with promotional materials. While some users appreciate the decent visuals and high-quality graphics, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to performance issues and a lack of originality. Many players express frustration over the game's graphical quality, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “As of right now this game has been awesome and the graphics are very good.”
- “Good graphics easy to follow.”
- “Awesome gameplay and superb HD+ graphics.”
- “However, the graphics and bugs in this game make it extremely unbearable to play.”
- “I hate everything about this game, this game has the most horrible graphics, annoying tutorials, the girl in the puzzle is slow like a snail, always froze, lag, disconnect!”
- “Why is it the game is never anything like the advertisement even the graphics are cheap compared to the ads.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance and enjoyable mechanics, while others criticize it for being clunky, non-intuitive, and unfinished. There are also contrasting opinions on the graphics, with some finding them superb and others deeming them poor. Overall, the gameplay experience appears inconsistent among users.
- “I do love the game; developers seem to care about gameplay performance.”
- “Awesome gameplay and superb HD+ graphics.”
- “No thought went into the battle mechanics.”
- “Clunky and non-intuitive gameplay and controls.”
- “Unfinished gameplay.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling that progress towards objectives is slow and unfulfilling. Many reviewers criticize the lack of engaging content and skill-based challenges, with some noting that the game frequently pushes for monetary transactions to alleviate the grind. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “After a month of tedious grinding, I wasn't close to reaching my reward objective.”
- “Slow, tedious, didn't get far enough to understand the point of it.”
- “Overly grindy and constantly asking for money.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted to be present and audible; however, players report significant issues with the visuals, often encountering a black screen that prevents any interaction or gameplay.
- “You could hear the music, but no picture or interaction is available.”
- “Tried to play the game, but the screen is just black with music playing.”
- “Downloaded this game, heard the music, but the visuals wouldn't load.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is praised for its humor, with players highlighting its funny graphics as a standout feature that enhances the overall comedic experience.
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “The graphics are really funny and add to the humor.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the clever jokes throughout the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the developers' commitment to improving gameplay performance, others criticize the game for poor performance and perceive a lack of effort from the developers.
- “I do love the game; the developers seem to care about gameplay performance.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers continuously improve performance, ensuring the game runs flawlessly.”
- “Deleted my review; the game is junk. Read other reviews about the developer being lazy and the poor performance.”
- “The optimization is terrible, making the game almost unplayable at times.”
- “I appreciate the effort, but the game still suffers from significant performance issues.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a warm and inviting environment, largely attributed to the supportive community and friendships formed within it.
- “I met a lot of friends here who have helped me a lot, bringing the game a warm atmosphere.”