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"Specimen Zero - Online Horror" is a single-player Horror Action game with a good plot and compelling game mechanics. Its marvelous visuals and soundtrack create a perfect atmosphere, but the experience is marred by excessive advertisements, bugs, and the occasional bursts of unintended humor. The game challenges you to feel the horror and fear of the dark, unlocking the exits to escape as you uncover its secrets. Despite its flaws, the game succeeds in creating an intense and immersive experience.

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Play Modes

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

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

graphics62 positive mentions

monetization128 negative mentions

The game offers a thrilling multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, enhancing the horror experience.
The game has a lot of potential for future updates, with players eager for new maps and monsters.

Players often experience connection issues, leading to disconnections and frustration.
The key sometimes goes missing in random multiplayer games, preventing progress.
There are too many ads, especially when creating rooms, which can disrupt gameplay.

monetization
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around ads, which players find to be excessive and intrusive, particularly when creating multiplayer rooms or reviving characters. While some users are willing to tolerate ads to support the developers, many express frustration over the frequency and unskippable nature of these ads, suggesting that a better balance is needed. Additionally, there are calls for in-game purchases to enhance the experience without relying heavily on ads.
- “I would love to buy in-game purchases when it is fixed.”
- “This game is really fun but just needs some changes and fixes like no ads when creating a game, no limits in multiplayer, and reducing some ads because there are too many, along with fixing some of the game bugs.”
- “Finally, to the players, let us support the game with some in-game purchases for it to get better.”
- “The ads are unskippable and you need to watch them when reviving, creating a new room, and joining rooms.”
- “It's a good game but the first time I tried creating a room for my friends to join in, it wasn't creating and we couldn't click to watch the ads.”
- “Watching ads to play multiplayer is okay for me, but having a limit of chances to play ruins it for me.”
graphics
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
39%
3%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising their quality and smoothness, especially considering the game's small file size. However, there are consistent calls for improvements, including enhancements to lighting, textures, and overall realism, as well as the introduction of new maps and character designs. Some users noted occasional graphical glitches and bugs that detract from the experience, suggesting that while the visuals are strong, further refinements could elevate the game even more.
- “The graphics are amazing, the monsters are terrifying (that's a plus), and the gameplay is overall amazing.”
- “Wow nice game love the graphics, gameplay, and the difficulties of the game.”
- “I really love this game; the graphics are very nice and the atmosphere of the game is very creepy.”
- “Graphics needs to be enhanced.”
- “These flaws, ranging from frequent crashes and unresponsive controls to jarring graphical glitches, made the experience frustrating and ultimately unsatisfying.”
- “I like this game but it's very terrifying; it really strikes the fear into you, but there's still some problem. There needs to be actual added graphics in this game. The character in the dark is literally glowing, and you can see on the walls that they are really clear, which makes it look like just wallpaper.”
gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
7%
The gameplay of the game has been praised for its unique multiplayer horror experience and smooth mechanics, but it is marred by various technical issues, including glitches and connectivity problems. Players have suggested improvements such as adding more maps, enhancing sound effects, and refining game mechanics to increase immersion and enjoyment. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, there is a strong desire for updates and fixes to enhance the overall experience.
- “Overall, the game has improved in terms of multiplayer horror, and it's the most unique horror gameplay I've experienced.”
- “Honestly, a very good game to play by yourself or with friends. I can't wait for new maps to come out and maybe more mechanics to play around with.”
- “The gameplay is very great, simple and smooth, but needs more maps and types of monsters per level.”
- “The game was plagued by numerous glitches and technical issues, significantly impacting the gameplay and immersion.”
- “The control isn't smooth at all, the graphics are good, but the most problematic aspect is the frequent connection loss while playing multiplayer. I recommend making a better backpack system and allowing players to share items, as well as providing options to customize button positions for a better gameplay experience.”
- “This game sucks because it doesn't have a full or at least a short tutorial/guide. The game is confusing, and there are no explanations on the mechanics and goals. I think it is way too hard to win/escape because hiding under the bed is the only way to avoid being killed by an alien. Lastly, please add a map that shows every floor and room because I have no clue where I am or where my teammates are.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
79%
7%
Players express a strong desire for a more developed story in the game, suggesting the addition of background lore, character motivations, and clear objectives to enhance immersion. Many reviewers recommend implementing a narrative that explains the game's setting and events, as well as introducing new maps and missions to keep gameplay engaging. Overall, while the game is praised for its atmosphere and multiplayer experience, the lack of a cohesive storyline is seen as a significant shortcoming that could be improved in future updates.
- “The game is good overall; however, one thing I would like to add is some story. Playing the game with the atmosphere was a great experience, but once you finish, it just says 'you have escaped' with no explanation on why you were there. If there could be a story for this game, it would feel immersive.”
- “I would love to see more storyline. It would be great to have a story behind the game after escaping, and perhaps a chapter format to explore the events leading up to the gameplay.”
- “This game is hard and took me 25 tries on multiplayer, and I just love the story. It also has a lot of lore in it, which made it fun to discover.”
- “The game is good overall, but one thing I would like to add is some story. Playing the game with the atmosphere was a great experience; however, the game is a bit of a burnout, high effort low reward. Once you finish the game, it just says 'you have escaped' with no explanation on why you were there. If there could be a story for this game, it would feel immersive. Looking forward to more updates.”
- “I would like to suggest making other maps, and I also want to continue the story. I don't understand what really happened there or why they put me there and who put me there.”
- “Not really happy that we need a mic for communication and there is no story behind what the ending is. What are we supposed to do next in the story and what is the mission to pass the game?”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay, including issues with object interactions, camera control, and server connectivity. Many users express frustration over frequent crashes, unresponsive controls, and graphical errors, which detract from the overall experience. While some players still enjoy the game, they urge developers to prioritize fixing these technical issues to enhance stability and immersion.
- “The game was plagued by numerous glitches and technical issues, significantly impacting the gameplay and immersion.”
- “These flaws, ranging from frequent crashes and unresponsive controls to jarring graphical glitches, made the experience frustrating and ultimately unsatisfying.”
- “It's too much fun, I love this game :) .. the creatures, the theme and everything is perfect; the only thing that disturbs the gameplay are the glitches, as the creatures sometimes move directly into the rooms through the doors and walls. Please fix this.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting the comedic moments that arise during multiplayer sessions, especially when encountering chaotic situations or funny character designs. Many reviews mention the laughter shared among friends, particularly during tense moments, which adds a unique blend of horror and humor to the gameplay experience. Despite some technical issues, the overall consensus is that the game is entertaining and provides plenty of hilarious interactions, making it a recommended choice for playing with friends.
- “It's funny when you're playing multiplayer with your friends and we come across dead bodies, which is epic!”
- “The monster is funny sometimes, which is good for me lol 😂. I'm having a great time playing this while laughing at the monster with my brother.”
- “This game is great, very creepy and very funny. The problem is this game doesn't have a mic; a mic is important as it makes it easy to communicate with other players because chatting is dangerous if the monster is following you 🙂.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, effectively creating a tense and frightening experience for players. While many appreciate the detailed environments and the terrifying monsters, some users feel that the atmosphere could be enhanced with additional content, such as a deeper storyline. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “This game is very good, it has a creepy atmosphere that is enough to scare you.”
- “The environment is incredibly detailed and the atmosphere is incredibly tense.”
- “Its atmosphere makes you feel a real fear!”
- “The atmosphere: I'm a big fan of scary games, but this game gives me a plain atmosphere. I hope you add something great!”
- “The environment is incredibly detailed, and the atmosphere is incredibly tense.”
- “We tried the multiplayer in nightmare mode, and my friends are already scared because of the intensity and the atmosphere of the game.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for more intense and creepy soundtracks to enhance the horror experience. While some appreciate the existing background music for its atmospheric qualities, others feel it lacks the necessary tension and urgency, particularly during encounters with enemies. Overall, players are calling for improvements to the audio elements to better align with the game's horror theme.
- “The background music makes it a more horrific soundtrack, and I like the graphics, but I need more.”
- “It is a great game, but it lacks a horror theme; adding some horror music and more entities would enhance the experience.”
- “Make the music more intense; it's just not scary enough. The sound effects need to be more impactful to elevate the horror atmosphere.”
- “The background music makes it more horrific, but I need more of it.”
- “I like the gameplay and the movement, but I hate that when the enemy comes, there's no horror or scary music. It feels more like a funny game than a horror one.”
- “To be honest, the music needs improvement; it lacks the intensity of horror music.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization needs significant improvement, particularly regarding control customization and bug fixes. Players express frustration with issues like disappearing keys upon server disconnection and suggest that multiplayer should allow more than five players to enhance accessibility. Overall, while the game has potential, users feel that better optimization is essential for a smoother experience.
- “Love this game; a little bit of optimization and we'll be okay.”
- “I hope the controls could be optimized and customized too.”
- “Next, control needs optimization.”
- “Love this game, a little bit of optimization and we'll be okay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, despite appreciating its unique elements.
- “It's very tedious and annoying, honestly.”
- “The game is unique but extremely tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest that enhancing replayability could be achieved by reducing ads, improving visuals, and expanding multiplayer options. They also recommend adding more game modes, such as time trials and story modes, as well as introducing better game mechanics and additional areas or maps to explore.
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game after finishing it once.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in; the game feels repetitive.”
- “The limited game modes and lack of new content make replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”