S.E.C.U.

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"S.E.C.U. is a zombie FPS game now available on Steam, featuring a Horde mode, a Tutorial showcasing the Cleanup mode, and a Firing Range with current weapons. The demo is the last itch.io build, with more content to come. Support the project by downloading the demo or donating via PayPal."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+11

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

The game features a good variety of weapons and smooth gunplay, making it enjoyable for players who like shooting mechanics.
The developer is responsive and actively engages with the community, addressing issues and taking feedback seriously.
The game has a solid atmosphere and potential for growth, with many players expressing excitement for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from a lack of enemy variety and AI, leading to repetitive gameplay and predictable encounters.
Many players find the melee mechanics and stamina management frustrating, with some upgrades feeling pointless or poorly implemented.
The level design is criticized for being linear and uninspired, with some players feeling that the gameplay loop becomes boring after a short time.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
Gameplay is characterized by a satisfying gunplay and a good variety of weapons, but it suffers from repetitive mechanics and simplistic AI, leading to a lack of challenge and variety. While the initial gameplay loop is engaging, it quickly becomes monotonous due to bare-bones map design and mindless enemy encounters. Some players appreciate the weapon customization features, but overall, the gameplay could benefit from more depth and innovation.
- “It has a good weapon variety with some neat mechanics that work pretty well.”
- “Addicting gameplay loop!”
- “This game was pretty fire, graphics and animations are top notch, and gameplay was better than most games in this genre.”
- “The gameplay itself lacks variety.”
- “The gameplay consists of running down the same halls and walkways over and over with the same enemies respawning every few seconds, while you mindlessly mow them down.”
- “The zombies are pretty mindless and it's just the same running around and shooting them, so it can be pretty boring pretty quickly without much of a shake-up in the gameplay department. The bosses are just straight-up bullet sponges without anything special apart from 1-2 attributes.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their smoothness and quality, with many users highlighting the impressive animations and art style. The environments and character designs are described as amazing, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience that enhances the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered top-notch, making a strong impression during initial playthroughs.
- “The art style is also great, and the environment and enemies look amazing.”
- “For a first look and first playthrough of everything, it runs great, the graphics are great and so are the sound effects and music!”
- “This game was pretty fire, graphics and animations are top notch, and gameplay was better than most games in this genre.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for the complete absence of a soundtrack, with many players noting that the music volume is set to zero by default. While some suggest that heavy metal could enhance the gameplay experience, others express frustration over the lack of musical elements, feeling that the game would benefit from added music and sound variety to complement the action. Overall, the absence of a cohesive musical score detracts from the immersive experience.
- “For a first look and first playthrough of everything, it runs great, the graphics are great and so are the sound effects and music!”
- “This could be a very good title for livestream content, even if the dev maybe works on enemy variety, a soundtrack, and less hallway-like level design.”
- “I recommend adding some music, dialogue to the story instead of reading the stones, and more enemy types.”
- “There's also no soundtrack.”
- “Not a single musical chord of any sort.”
- “I thought it was odd that the music was set to 0 by default.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The story aspect of the game initially leaves players uncertain, but many express pleasant surprise upon discovering its depth. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as incorporating music and dialogue to enhance the narrative experience, as well as introducing more enemy types to enrich the gameplay.
- “I wasn't sure if it had a story, but I was pleasantly surprised.”
- “I recommend adding some music and dialogue to the story instead of just reading the stones, and including more enemy types.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts high replayability, enhanced by affordable pricing and engaging features like weapon cards and customization options, which contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience. Players familiar with titles like House of the Dead and COD Zombies are particularly encouraged to try it out.
- “With the extreme replayability of it and the price being super affordable, I would definitely recommend anyone who is into titles like House of the Dead, COD Zombies, etc., to give it a shot.”
- “The weapon cards are definitely a cool feature and one that helps out the gameplay and the replay value of the game drastically. The new customization, while just changing up your gloves and knives, adds something and is a positive change.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its strong atmosphere and effective world-building, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “It has a good atmosphere and world building.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and offering decent visuals, contributing to a functional overall experience.
- “It's a very functional game; it runs smoothly and looks decent visually.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly during initial playthroughs, with no significant stability issues noted. The graphics, sound effects, and music also contribute positively to the experience.
- “For a first look and first playthrough of everything, it runs great. The graphics are great, and so are the sound effects and music!”