Polygon Hero

About

Polygon Hero is a single player survival shooter game. It was developed by Josiah Saunders and was released on July 1, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Defend your city against the zombies before the infection spreads too far!

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Single-Player

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Interesting and fun gameplay loop with a variety of weapons and an engaging infection mechanic.
Enjoyable atmosphere with a surreal vibe and interesting soundtrack that enhances the experience.
Runs well on low-end systems and is free to download, making it easily accessible to players.

Poor graphics quality, often described as low polygon and unpolished, with assets seemingly reused or from stores.
Lack of content variety and technical polish, including clunky controls, missing features like multiplayer or a campaign, and no FOV adjustment.
Gameplay can become repetitive and the AI behavior with civilians is frustrating; overall feels like an amateurish and janky experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The gameplay is generally engaging and enjoyable, featuring a good loop and clear visuals, with some comparisons to titles like Dying Light and Superhot. However, it could benefit from improvements in gunplay and movement mechanics to enhance intuitiveness and immersion. Overall, it's a fun experience despite some minor flaws.
- “Fun game with interesting gameplay and zombies.”
- “I like the gameplay loop very much and the clarity of the visuals.”
- “While it could use some fine tuning on the gunplay and jumping mechanics to make it more interesting, intuitive, and immersive, overall this game is good.”
- “It's not even decent in terms of gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in "Polygon Hero" are generally seen as simplistic and low-quality, with some assets appearing borrowed, leading to a deliberately minimalistic or unpolished look. However, the art style is considered fitting for the game and clear, contributing to smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay.
- “I like the gameplay loop very much and the clarity of the visuals.”
- “The art style is nice and well suited for the game, it runs brilliantly and it's fun to play.”
- “Polygon Hero is an incredibly lame first-person wave survival shooter with the gimmick that it has extremely poor graphics.”
- “Yeah, that's what gamers were crying out for... bad graphics.”
- “The game graphics look like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a clear or engaging story, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested in its narrative.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere for its engaging and immersive qualities, often enhanced by diverse weapon options that contribute to the overall experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music features an intriguing soundtrack that, combined with the game's surreal visuals, creates a captivating and immersive atmosphere.
- “An interesting soundtrack and surrealism of what's happening on the screen create an interesting vibe.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game requires careful resource management, often necessitating a second attempt or life to progress effectively. This indicates that the grinding process can be challenging and may demand multiple tries.