State of Survival: Zombie War

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"State of Survival: Zombie War" is a strategy game that offers an interesting plot and sensational game mechanics, accompanied by delightful graphics and good music. However, the game is very grinding and has an excessive amount of advertisements, with occasional bugs that can affect gameplay. The game encourages players to do whatever it takes to survive and start a new adventure.

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Play Modes

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

State of Survival: Zombie War screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,340 reviews

story48 positive mentions

monetization181 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of tasks and events to keep players occupied.
Good graphics and character design, creating an immersive experience.
Strong community aspect, allowing players to form alliances and make friends.

Heavily pay-to-win structure, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Frequent bugs and glitches, especially after updates, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Repetitive tasks and events that can become tedious over time.

monetization
212 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
12%
85%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for being heavily reliant on misleading advertisements and aggressive microtransactions. Many players feel deceived by ads that promise free resources and engaging gameplay, only to find a repetitive experience that often requires in-game purchases to progress effectively. Overall, the game is perceived as a cash grab, with a focus on monetization that detracts from the overall enjoyment and authenticity of the gameplay.
- “They have made the optional in-game purchases necessary to advance.”
- “There are lots of in-app purchases you can buy, but it is optional to do so.”
- “There are some microtransactions, but honestly they aren't critical to play.”
- “The game is not a survival RPG like some ads will show.”
- “It's falsely advertised, depends heavily on monetization, and is simply just plain boring.”
- “The ads are incredibly misleading.”
story
200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
73%
4%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its initial intrigue and engaging atmosphere, while others criticize its repetitive missions and lack of depth as the game progresses. Many users express frustration over the removal or alteration of key story elements, which they feel detracts from the overall experience, often leading to a grindy gameplay loop focused more on resource management than narrative development. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the storyline and character interactions, highlighting the potential for a more compelling narrative if further developed.
- “The story was captivating and kept me engaged throughout my gameplay.”
- “Very interesting game with in-depth story and exciting events.”
- “The game overall is pretty nice, friendly community, great storyline.”
- “A big part of the story has been either removed or revamped to allow new and creative ways to spend more cash.”
- “However, instead it removed all intel, even the storyline (which is why I started playing this game).”
- “The characters are incredibly generic, the art style uninspired, the story barely exists, and all the gameplay has been done by plenty of other games, only better.”
gameplay
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
58%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics and graphics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Users noted that the actual gameplay often differs significantly from the advertisements, leading to disappointment, and some found the mechanics to be simplistic or unoriginal. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects and a variety of activities, many players feel that the gameplay can become tedious and is marred by issues such as lag, bugs, and a lack of meaningful progression without spending money.
- “Gameplay is excellent and the storyline is engaging.”
- “Fascinating gameplay and stories, great graphics and controls, and so many exciting events and updates.”
- “Great game, love the gameplay, battling your enemies, collecting resources, building your own empire and completing the story mode and other challenges throughout the game really helps to keep you engaged.”
- “The gameplay is boring, can be laggy and is buggy.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive after a short while and becomes stale unless you heavily invest in an alliance.”
- “The actual gameplay is 99% base-building and 1% actual combat (where you can use cool skills).”
graphics
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the decent quality and artistic style, particularly for a mobile game. However, some users criticize the graphics as simplistic or not matching the promotional materials, noting issues like lag and lack of detail in certain areas. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for improvements and more variety to keep up with modern standards.
- “The attention to detail in the graphics was impressive, and it added to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The graphics are excellent, but the player has no real control.”
- “Amazing graphics to lure you in, a fair head start after that.”
- “The graphics looked like they were copied from old phone games made years back, the game lagged way too many times but it was still bearable, the dialogue between the characters in the story weren't matching the subtitles.”
- “You can't do anything without an alliance, progress is slow and the graphics are just downright awful compared to the ads.”
- “The graphics are bad and I'm absolutely not willing to waste time losing slowly gathered resources to random attacks from whales.”
stability
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the increasing number of bugs, especially after updates, which often lead to lost progress and connectivity problems. Despite some positive experiences, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game's stability needs urgent improvement to enhance the overall user experience.
- “No ads, no glitches, and no bullying, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “Good teamwork games that are not buggy, with lots to do and engaging if you can commit the time.”
- “The app is terribly glitchy, laggy, and often freezes, kicking you from the game.”
- “I just downloaded the new update and now I can't get in. As soon as I load the game, it freezes for about 20 seconds then crashes. I loved this game, but now I'm not able to play it. Please sort it out.”
- “Now the game crashes and freezes my entire phone even on great Wi-Fi almost every 2 to 3 minutes, making it virtually impossible to play.”
grinding
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with players noting that progression often requires significant time or monetary investment. Many reviews highlight that while the game starts off engaging, it quickly devolves into a monotonous cycle of farming and upgrading, leading to frustration, especially for those unwilling to spend money to expedite the process. Overall, the grinding experience detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than a rewarding gameplay element.
- “Grinding is very, very slow.”
- “The game itself is amazing, graphics are superb, but the grinding... well, there's just too much of it.”
- “Just too much grinding; most of the time you have to wait all day to progress even though you have all the resources. The game won't let you progress until you upgrade six different things first.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's optimization has been a significant concern for users, with initial reports of frequent crashes, stuttering, and unresponsive controls hindering gameplay. However, recent updates have improved performance considerably, leading to a smoother experience overall, though some players still feel that further optimization is needed, particularly regarding controls and UI design.
- “Performance has improved significantly since the update, so the game is enjoyable now!”
- “The animation performance is pretty good, considering the game's nature.”
- “This affects our performance during reservoir raids where you have to move fast!”
- “This is one of the worst optimized games for Android!”
- “Frequent crashes, stuttering, and the in-game tutorials freezing, preventing progress (such as peace flares), are more frustrating than anything else.”
- “The controls do need a bit of optimization because there is way too much tapping.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its calmness and unique features, others find it generic or annoying, with requests to turn it off. There are also reports of technical issues where music and voice dialogue are replaced by ambient noise after sessions. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere but may not appeal to everyone.
- “Good graphics, a lot of interesting ideas, good music, and an intriguing storyline... at first.”
- “The graphics are actually very good, and the music is also calm despite being in an infected apocalyptic setting.”
- “I've been playing this game recently and I'm enjoying it because of its unique features and background music. This is a nice game for a strategy game I've been looking for.”
- “I would really like to find out how to turn off the background music, as it is very annoying.”
- “Only issue I really have is after I stopped my initial session and came back, the music seemed to be replaced by ambient noise while the voice dialogue was replaced with silence.”
- “I have music and SFX turned off in the game, but it keeps happening.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The humor in the game is described as unintentional and often derived from its poor quality and frustrating mechanics, leading to a mix of amusement and annoyance among players. Some find the aggressive advertising and bad acting to be laughable, while others enjoy the absurdity of in-game situations, such as being attacked after leaving an alliance. Overall, the humor seems to stem from a combination of the game's shortcomings and the unpredictable nature of player interactions.
- “This game is so bad, it's hilarious.”
- “Maybe it's a case where the acting was so bad, people downloaded out of humor and curiosity.”
- “You'll either fail to meet the requirements, go bankrupt trying, or wind up on the funny farm.”
- “I am so tired of their aggressive, shouty, unfunny, sometimes nasty, and poorly acted ads.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks the emotional depth typically associated with dystopian themes, failing to evoke feelings of isolation, helplessness, or desperation. Instead, it presents a surprisingly heartwarming experience, which may not resonate with players seeking a more intense emotional connection.
- “It's about touching sensitive issues.”
- “It's so heartwarming for a zombie survival game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game effectively creates an immersive atmosphere through its engaging storyline, drawing players in and making them feel personally involved in the experience.
- “It builds a great atmosphere with the storyline, making you feel truly involved.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character development is praised for its strong design and effective voice acting, contributing to a more immersive and engaging experience.
- “The character design is exceptional, and the voice acting truly brings the characters to life.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”