Square Head Zombies

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Square Head Zombies is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Sabrina Aridi and was released on March 22, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is playable and runs well on low-end systems.
Some players found it enjoyable for a short period, especially for achievement hunting.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improvement.

Gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks variety, with minimal changes across levels.
The game is filled with bugs, including issues with hitboxes and level geometry.
Many players feel the game is not worth its asking price and compare it unfavorably to free or cheaper alternatives.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay of "Square Head Zombies" is criticized for being repetitive and unsatisfying, with weak AI and minimal challenge from the zombies. While movement mechanics and weapon functionality are noted as positives, the overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of originality, leading to a perception of it as a low-quality asset flip.
- “Bought it for 60 cents, got two hours of gameplay out of it.”
- “Gameplay: 6/10. The movement is well developed, the weapons work flawlessly, but the zombies are very weak and don't chase you very much. There is also a bug where the zombies retreat and become invincible until they are returned to their spawn positions.”
- “The entirety of the gameplay is to kill every enemy in the level.”
- “Square head zombies - this FPS game is a crappy little shooter with bad graphics, lame zombie AI, and boring and repetitive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is extremely repetitive; is there a higher level?”
- “Gameplay: 6/10. The movement is well developed, the weapons work flawlessly, but the zombies are very weak and don't chase you much. There is also a bug where the zombies retreat and become invincible until they are returned to their spawn positions.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, a non-responsive interface, and issues with controls that fail to register changes. Overall, it is described as an unfinished and frustrating experience, leading to forced exits and a lack of engaging gameplay.
- “Complete garbage of a buggy mess; controls are editable, but the changes won't have any effect.”
- “Buggy interface through and through; you can't even press escape to go back to the main menu, you have to force quit with Alt + F4.”
- “Extremely bare bones and buggy.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Square Head Zombies are widely criticized, with users describing them as subpar and unappealing, earning a low rating of 4/10. Overall, the visuals contribute to the game's lackluster experience, alongside its poor AI and repetitive gameplay.
- “Square head zombies - this FPS game is a poorly designed shooter with bad graphics, lame zombie AI, and boring, repetitive gameplay.”
- “Graphics: 4/10 - not the greatest part of this game.”
- “Graphics?”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is highly praised, receiving an 8/10 for its quality, which enhances the overall experience to the point where it can overshadow other gameplay elements. However, technical issues such as choppy music and various bugs detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Music: 8/10 so good you won't be able to hear yourself think”
- “The music is choppy and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The amount of bugs is soul destroying, including hitbox issues and choppy music.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story in Square Head Zombies is criticized for its lack of depth and continuity, with reviewers noting minimal narrative content and a score of 3/10. While the game features environmental storytelling, it ultimately falls short in delivering a cohesive and engaging plot.
- “Square Head Zombies is an exhilarating FPS first-person shooter, featuring deep environmental storytelling and an in-depth combat system.”
- “Story: 3/10 could be much better overall.”
- “An absolute lack of content deserves a special mention - no story, no continuity between levels.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, but considering its low price of $4 and being the developer's first effort, it is viewed as a decent experience.
- “There is no replayability at all, but considering it's a $4 game and the first from a developer, it's not that bad.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of replayability makes it feel like a one-time experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews suggest that the monetization strategy may be perceived as exploitative, with some users questioning the value of the game in relation to its high price, leading to suspicions of it being a cash grab rather than a well-developed project.
- “I don't know if this stands as a study project or an asset flip cash grab, probably the latter regarding the absurd price asked.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as poor, yet it elicits laughter by evoking comparisons to Minecraft, suggesting a level of unintentional comedy.
- “It's bad and reminds me of Minecraft, lmao! That's why it's funny.”