Rooster Teeth vs. Zombiens
- December 19, 2014
- Team Chaos, LLC
- 20h median play time
"Rooster Teeth vs. Zombiens" is a tower defense game where players must survive zombie attacks in a studio. Use an array of weaponry, skills, and Rooster Teeth characters to hold off the horde and keep the studio safe. Survive long enough and players can build and upgrade their team to stand a chance in the face of the zombien menace.
Reviews
- The game is entertaining and fun to play, especially for fans of Rooster Teeth.
- The character design and voice acting are well done, capturing the essence of the Achievement Hunter stars.
- It offers a unique twist on the zombie survival genre with its alien-zombie concept and has high replayability.
- The PC port is poorly optimized, with issues like lack of fullscreen mode, unresponsive controls, and numerous bugs.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to automatic character actions and AI that often behaves poorly.
- The game feels like a cash grab, lacking depth and polish, and is riddled with technical problems that detract from the overall experience.
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with character responsiveness and display settings that lead to further complications. Players have noted that these problems significantly impact the overall experience, suggesting that substantial improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
“This game has a few flaws: some glitches, saved characters will not respond to commands, and a lack of game availability.”
“I'll go ahead and say 7.3/10; there can be major improvements if anyone actually looks for the bugs, glitches, and game-breaking issues.”
“There is no fullscreen or resolution option, and when you switch to a larger window, the entire game glitches out.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable and fun, reminiscent of mobile games, while others criticize it for being lackluster and plagued by bugs. Controls can be frustrating, particularly the automatic run-to-target mechanic, but hardcore fans of the genre may still find some enjoyment despite these issues. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.
“It's a fun little survival game that does have its enjoyable gameplay elements, reminiscent of what you would find in a mobile game.”
“The controls can be a bit annoying, but the gameplay is better than you might expect.”
“I love this game; however, it can be a bit buggy, and I really dislike the automatic run-to-target mechanic.”
“There is no good story that replaces the no-fun gameplay.”
“The gameplay isn't amazing; it kind of sucks, but being a pretty hardcore RT fan, I enjoyed it.”
“I love this game, but it's a bit buggy, and I really hate the automatic run-to-target mechanic.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story features a quirky premise involving a spaceship crash at the Rooster Teeth office, unleashing zombie aliens called "zombiens." However, many users feel that the narrative fails to compensate for the lackluster gameplay, leaving the overall experience unsatisfying.
“The plot revolves around a spaceship crashing into the Rooster Teeth office and releasing zombie aliens that the protagonist dubs 'zombiens'.”
“I thought it was like Dead Nation, where you get to move around the whole maps, do missions, and decorate your character.”
“There is no good story that replaces the no-fun gameplay.”
“The plot revolves around a spaceship crashing into the Rooster Teeth office and releasing zombie aliens that the protagonist dubs 'zombiens'.”
“I thought it was like Dead Nation where you get to move around the whole map, do missions, and decorate your character.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received but noted to be somewhat limited in variety. Additionally, there are concerns regarding copyright issues for content creators, as using the music in videos may lead to monetization problems. Overall, while the music complements the game's design and character portrayal, its restrictions may hinder some players' experiences.
“The music is good, but limited.”
“For those who post a video of this on YouTube, remove the music. It will claim copyright violation and you will not be able to monetize your Let's Plays. Ironic, huh?”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have expressed disappointment with the graphics, noting that the text is nearly unreadable even on high settings, and that the visual differences between low and high graphics options are minimal. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's DLC availability not being clearly communicated.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
“The environments are beautifully rendered, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game.”
“Character models are impressively designed, showcasing a high level of detail that enhances the overall visual experience.”
“The text is so small in the regular window that it's almost unreadable, even with the game set to high graphics. I was really excited for this game and bought it when it came out, but for some reason, the game shows it doesn't have DLC, even though there is a dollar DLC for the game that can be bought through the game.”
“Even though there are low and high graphics settings, the two options do not look much different from each other.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by witty and relatable character dialogue that reflects the personalities of the Rooster Teeth crew, often incorporating self-referential jokes and lighthearted banter about in-game issues.
“The character dialogue is hilarious and very accurate to the Rooster Teeth crew themselves.”
“This one shows them essentially laughing off a bug that someone pointed out to them.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization for the game primarily involves adapting the touch controls from the original mobile version to mouse clicks, with little else in terms of enhancements or adjustments.
“The touch controls of the original mobile game have been translated to mouse clicks, but that is pretty much all the optimization and changes that were made.”
“The game runs poorly on mid-range PCs, making it frustrating to play even on lower settings.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacts the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, particularly appealing to real-time strategy fans, making it an enjoyable experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“High replayability and just plain fun for real-time strategy fans.”
“The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and choices, I find myself coming back for more every time.”