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"Aftermath" is a free, violence-packed shooter game that supports up to 2 players in a massive multiplayer setting, with both co-op and PvP modes. The game offers a harsh open world survival experience, where players can build bases, claim land, and store items. However, due to a dwindling population, the game's servers may not be online for much longer.

Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
Romero's Aftermath screenshot
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41%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,206 reviews
gameplay80 positive mentions
graphics234 negative mentions

  • The game is fun to play with friends and offers a decent zombie survival experience.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone to try.
  • The crafting system and loot mechanics provide some engaging gameplay.
  • The game is plagued with hackers and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
  • Graphics and animations are outdated and poorly optimized.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks meaningful objectives.
  • graphics
    724 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, poorly optimized, and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While a few players noted decent visuals under optimal conditions, the majority criticized the low resolution, poor animations, and frequent performance issues, leading to a general consensus that the graphics significantly detract from the overall experience. Despite some acknowledging the game's fun gameplay, the visual quality remains a major point of contention among players.

    • “The graphics are better than other post-apocalyptic games!”
    • “Fun game, awesome graphics, fun to play with friends, PVP and PVE, a lot of servers and can send your inventory from one server to the other. How cool is that? So you can get items in PVE then play PVP and build a base. I highly recommend this game.”
    • “I downloaded it and played for a while and I had no lag at all and the graphics were awesome for a free-to-play zombie survival game.”
    • “The graphics are complete garbage to be honest, the textures equally garbage.”
    • “The graphics are awful and buggy, the map is too big, the map is boring as hell (you can't even open doors).”
    • “The graphics are the worst I've seen, it's free, so is doing a poo on a homeless man, ....you just don't do it.”
  • gameplay
    354 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its mechanics and fun factor, particularly in multiplayer settings, while others criticize it for being clunky, buggy, and lacking depth. Many users noted issues with graphics, AI behavior, and a convoluted crafting system, leading to a perception of the game as unfinished or overly reliant on microtransactions. Overall, while some players found enjoyment in the gameplay, others felt it was marred by technical problems and a lack of engaging content.

    • “Best zombie survival game I've ever played; no other has been able to achieve such great mechanics.”
    • “I hope one day a new remake of this game will see the light because I enjoyed every minute of gameplay.”
    • “The game feels smooth; yes, there might be a few bugs, but those are minor bugs, the gameplay is totally worth downloading for.”
    • “Just by looking at the trailer, you can tell the game is just a Unity asset flip with poor textures and poor quality gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is horrible: the zombies look like dolls, guns are super easy to find, spawn kill, and a stupid pay-to-win economy.”
    • “The gameplay is miserable.”
  • stability
    230 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players frequently experience issues such as freezing, erratic zombie behavior, and server disconnects, leading to a frustrating experience. While some users acknowledge the game's potential, the overwhelming consensus is that it is currently too unstable and poorly optimized to recommend.

    • “Overall plays, looks, sounds, and runs great.”
    • “The game runs great and is a lot of fun.”
    • “If anyone at all remembers WarZ, this is it just the same thing with a little bit more content. It's a horrible game, wouldn't recommend at all. Dead servers, most people you find will just kill you anyways, game is super buggy and not worth the time at all.”
    • “This game is a joke, it's buggy as hell, crashes a lot. It is very poorly optimized, has awful animations, the cheapest servers in the world, and the lag is horrible.”
    • “They never fixed random server disconnects, game freezes, failed to join server issues, game crashes, public game servers could be down for anything from 1-5 days. The game was completely pay to win unless you had a decent sized clan to run around with and kill for gear from the poor suckers that bought gear.”
  • optimization
    192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including lag, low frame rates, and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users note improvements in optimization over time, the consensus is that significant work is still needed to make the game playable for a broader audience. Overall, the game's current state is described as poorly optimized, with many recommending waiting for further updates before diving in.

    • “This is finally optimized and a lot of fun!”
    • “All in all this could be a great game once optimized.”
    • “Optimization is top tier just like DayZ.”
    • “This is, quite simply, an unoptimized mess.”
    • “The game's optimization is truly awful, but it's something that the devs can, and hopefully are going to, work on.”
    • “Until there are optimizations, I'm afraid this game is unplayable unless you have a super computer.”
  • story
    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being non-existent or poorly developed, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of narrative, quests, and character backstory. While some mention the potential for engaging missions and a rich world, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and lacks meaningful storytelling elements, leading to a disjointed experience.

    • “The story has many twists and turns while the combat is flawless.”
    • “- a story-driven world rich with NPCs and lore to get lost in.”
    • “Let me tell you a fun story with me and my friend that you cannot really encounter in other games, but games like these.”
    • “The story is non-existent.”
    • “Main features, like real storyline and gameplay are non-existent.”
    • “Whats the story? Is there a story or do we just start in a world? This whole place is a desert with some grass and trees, and the cities look like copy-pasted pictures. That's what you call lazy. The game right now is 100% trash; I recommend not getting this. The developers of other games failed and they ditched.”
  • monetization
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily relying on microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the necessity of in-game purchases to progress, with many features locked behind paywalls, leading to a perception of poor design and a lack of genuine development focus. Despite being free-to-play, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions and the game's buggy nature have left many users feeling cheated and dissatisfied.

    • “The game may be free, but there are in-game purchases.”
    • “Not only did they claim that you wouldn't be able to buy guns, but that microtransactions were only supposed to be cosmetic.”
    • “Because the game was an absolute mess of microtransactions and bad design, they rebranded it numerous times to try to trick people into playing it again.”
    • “Gameplay wasn't awful and I will admit that I have had fun, but it was always clear that there was no future with this game when they put microtransactions before actual development.”
    • “The graphics are horrible, there is little to do, and many features are based on microtransactions.”
  • humor
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often derived from its glitches and absurd situations, such as players panicking during zombie encounters or the ridiculousness of server issues and bugs. Many players find enjoyment in the comedic moments shared with friends, despite the game's flaws, and some even appreciate the unintended humor from its chaotic mechanics. Overall, while the game has serious shortcomings, it provides a source of laughter and fun, particularly in multiplayer settings.

    • “There are some funny moments with people where they are infected or bitten or they shit their pants the first time they encounter a zombie and they panic, and you can role play that a little bit, so that can be a bit of limited fun.”
    • “One thing that surprised me a bit was their blatant attempt at the Valve's case system, except instead of keys they use USB sticks; it's pretty hilarious.”
    • “Also, tons of bugs that seem they should have been fixed long ago, like not being able to use their slow website to reset a password you know you have correct (lmao I had just played, wrote it down, tried typing it in 10 times with error, this is funny).”
  • grinding
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players overwhelmingly describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant investment without substantial rewards. Many feel that solo play exacerbates the grind, leading to frustration when hard-earned resources are lost to other players or glitches. While some enjoy the addictive nature of farming and PvP, the overall sentiment suggests that the game functions more as a "grinding simulator" than a balanced gaming experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This isn't really a game; it's a grinding sim that glitches out every second and is extremely unbalanced.”
    • “I felt like I was constantly grinding and getting no payout.”
    • “No point in grinding for gear if you're just going to lose it to some sad hacker.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players noting the absence of in-game music and ambient sounds, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciated the title music, they expressed a strong desire for more engaging audio elements, as the current sound effects are considered weak and insufficient. Overall, the lack of music has been highlighted as a significant flaw that needs addressing.

    • “They put in better music.”
    • “The funnest part about playing this game was the 30 minutes I spent watching music videos on YouTube while attempting to get to the actual gameplay after a failed download and several tries at registering.”
    • “No music in the game.”
    • “Another thing I would like to see changed is music... there is no music or ambient sounds.”
    • “The sound effects are also very weak and the main menu music is basically nonexistent.”
  • atmosphere
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is polarizing among players; some find it immersive and well-suited for a zombie survival experience, effectively capturing the tension and mood of a post-apocalyptic world. However, others criticize the lack of engaging elements and poor graphics, leading to a feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction. Overall, while some appreciate the atmospheric depth, many feel it falls short compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “The atmosphere in the game is impressive.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect for a zombie game; you never feel safe!”
    • “It does, however, capture the mood and atmosphere of a zombie apocalypse really well.”
    • “This game has no atmosphere.”
    • “Look up H1Z1 if you want a zombie game with atmosphere or Contagion.”
    • “The atmosphere isn't like a post-apocalyptic game...”
  • emotional
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional responses to the game "Aftermath" are mixed, with players expressing deep disappointment and frustration over its cancellation and perceived lack of developer support, leading to feelings of betrayal after significant financial investment. Conversely, some players have experienced moments of joy and nostalgia, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster the game has provided, despite its flaws. Overall, the game's impact on players ranges from anger and sadness to fleeting happiness, reflecting a complex emotional landscape.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
    • “This game is so bad it made me cry.”
    • “5 - I cried.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited, offering only a few hours of fun before players find little incentive to continue, primarily engaging in trading for unique skins. Many reviewers feel that the game lacks content and requires significant updates to enhance its longevity and overall replay value. Additionally, accessibility issues, such as compatibility with 32-bit operating systems, further hinder its potential for replayability.

    • “Fun gameplay for a couple of hours, but there really isn't much else to keep you going. You will eventually play just to trade for some unique skins, which is achievable. However, in terms of longevity and replayability, the game requires new things to be added.”
    • “Fun gameplay for a couple of hours worth of fun, but there really isn't much else to keep you going. You will eventually play just so you can trade for some unique skins, which is achievable, but in terms of longevity and replayability, the game requires new things to be added.”
    • “Replayability: 6”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a lack of innovation in character development, with players noting repetitive character designs and a stagnant cash shop system that fails to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The character development feels stagnant, with no real evolution in design or abilities.”
    • “There is a lack of variety in character design, making it hard to feel connected to the characters.”
    • “The cash shop heavily influences character customization, but it doesn't enhance the overall development experience.”

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6h Median play time
35h Average play time
4-15h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 70 analyzed playthroughs

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