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State of Survival: Zombie War is a single player role playing game. It was developed by FunPlus International AG and was released on August 30, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Survive in this dark and dead world, and start your war!

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
story367 positive mentions
monetization984 negative mentions

  • Engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and tower defense elements.
  • Strong community aspect with opportunities to make friends and join alliances.
  • Good graphics and a well-thought-out storyline.
  • Heavy pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
  • Frequent bugs and glitches, especially after updates, leading to crashes and lag.
  • Misleading advertisements promising free rewards that are not delivered.
  • monetization
    1,182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users criticizing the misleading advertisements that promise free rewards and characters that are not delivered upon gameplay. Players report a heavy reliance on in-app purchases to progress, labeling the game as a "cash grab" and expressing frustration over the deceptive nature of the ads, which often do not reflect the actual gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads during gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the monetization strategy is exploitative and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “There are in-app purchases if you want to speed things up, but they are not required to play.”
    • “No ads and timed rewards are generous so I don't feel like I need to spend money to further my gameplay.”
    • “While there are in-game purchases for power-ups, you can still achieve a very powerful settlement just simply by playing the game.”
    • “The advertisements are not honest and the game takes too long to progress without spending money.”
    • “It's a scam and a cash grab.”
    • “The ads are misleading and the game feels its necessary to try and get you to spend money every time you open the game with no way of disabling it.”
  • story
    1,051 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, which adds depth to the gameplay. However, some users find the storyline repetitive or lacking in detail as they progress, often feeling that it becomes secondary to the resource management and upgrade mechanics. Additionally, there are frustrations with mission availability and the necessity of joining alliances to advance the story, which can hinder the experience for solo players. Overall, while the story has its strengths, it could benefit from more variety and depth to maintain player interest throughout the game.

    • “Gameplay is excellent and the storyline is engaging.”
    • “The storyline is actually involved in every aspect of the game that it can be included in, which is very nice for readers like myself who want a video game that does what books do without being boring.”
    • “I love the storyline and the detail of the characters too!”
    • “The story just fizzles out and goes nowhere after a few chapters.”
    • “Starts with a decent story only to basically abandon it.”
    • “The story is painfully cheesy and I have yet to experience any type of challenge.”
  • gameplay
    715 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews for the game reveal a mixed bag of experiences. While some players appreciate the engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and variety of tasks, many express frustration over repetitive gameplay, numerous bugs, and a heavy reliance on pay-to-win elements that hinder enjoyment for free-to-play users. Additionally, there are widespread complaints about misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay experience.

    • “Smooth gameplay on my Galaxy S22+, no crashes, and no lag.”
    • “Gameplay is excellent and the storyline is engaging.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, even though it's a little different from the ads.”
    • “The gameplay itself is repetitive and boring.”
    • “Gameplay is dominated by a few high ranking whales (20 million attack power with 1.8 million hero power in 7 days!!!).”
    • “The gameplay is nothing like the ads.”
  • graphics
    642 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising their quality, detail, and overall aesthetic appeal, particularly for a mobile game. However, some players express dissatisfaction with performance issues, such as lag and crashes, and note that the graphics do not always match the promotional materials. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for improvements in optimization and consistency.

    • “The graphics are amazing and I love the fact that there is always something to do.”
    • “Graphics are great, storyline is pretty good, after one day, I don't know how much more can be said.”
    • “The graphics are beautifully rendered, the characters lifelike, and the fight scenes are very entertaining.”
    • “The graphics are terrible, combat is terrible, and story is super boring.”
    • “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.”
    • “Graphics are below average compared to many other games.”
  • stability
    379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during critical moments, lagging, and being unable to complete tasks, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Despite some positive remarks about the game's potential, the overwhelming consensus is that the stability problems, particularly following updates, make it nearly unplayable for many users.

    • “This is every mobile 'build a base, join an alliance' game. Decent events, solid graphics, and not buggy.”
    • “Good mechanics and not buggy, which is impressive for a game like this.”
    • “Easy to play, pretty much no glitches, and it's great in this pandemic right now as it gives you something to do every thirty minutes!”
    • “The game is full of glitches; once I am off my settlement, it's always a struggle. The Azurtane heist, the picking of items all hang, and you literally get to see stuff that is meant to disappear within 30 seconds stay for hours, confusing and messing up the gameplay.”
    • “The game freezes every few minutes (upon level up, troops training, research, etc.), requiring a restart.”
    • “The constant glitches have basically made the game unplayable. Try contacting customer service and all you get are scripted responses from customer service who have no idea what they're talking about.”
  • grinding
    163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious, repetitive, and excessively time-consuming. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay, a significant number express frustration over the pay-to-win mechanics that make progress feel unattainable without spending money. Overall, players recommend caution for those who dislike grinding, as it can quickly lead to boredom and dissatisfaction.

    • “Unless you love grinding, stay away from this one like a hot potato.”
    • “The biggest motivator is not grinding; it's paying hundreds of dollars to get ahead of everyone.”
    • “Just too much grinding; most of the time you have to wait all day to progress even though you have all the resources to progress. The game won't let you; instead, you have to upgrade six different things first.”
  • optimization
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report significant improvements in performance following updates, others continue to experience issues such as lag, crashes, and poor graphics. Many users express a desire for more customizable settings to enhance performance on their devices, indicating that while the game can run smoothly at times, persistent optimization problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “Performance has improved significantly since the update, so the game is enjoyable now!”
    • “The system operations run smoothly, and overall, this is a fun, addictive game.”
    • “Game runs smoothly, the level of difficulty is there which means one cannot simply run into a fight and win every battle; the guiding hands are awesome.”
    • “Frequent crashes, stuttering, and the in-game tutorials freezing, preventing progress (such as peace flares), are more frustrating than anything else.”
    • “Load times were horrible and the stuttering atrocious.”
    • “Now it runs poorly, horribly optimized.”
  • music
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its pleasant and atmospheric qualities, while others find it annoying and repetitive, leading to frustration over the inability to turn it off. Many users express a desire for better control over audio settings, particularly the option to mute the music before gameplay begins. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance for some, it detracts from the experience for others, especially when it interferes with personal music or continues playing after exiting the app.

    • “The music is pleasant, and it's generally satisfying to play.”
    • “And again - the music is so nice, I want to just stay in my settlement and listen to it!”
    • “I love the music for the game.”
    • “Now I am going to have to uninstall the game because I can't turn the music off or can't find the settings to turn it off. Your funeral parlor music is driving me nuts, sorry but goodbye. I will check in a year or so to see if I can turn it off.”
    • “It is extremely annoying that you can't mute the sound effects and music while playing!”
    • “It's ridiculous when you have to play a bunch of the game before you can turn the damn music off.”
  • humor
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, with many finding the absurdities of gameplay mechanics, character names, and misleading ads to be genuinely funny. Users appreciate the comedic elements in voice acting and interactions, while also noting the irony of the game's pay-to-win structure, which adds a layer of humor to their frustrations. Overall, the game's blend of humor and strategic gameplay keeps players engaged, even if they find some aspects aggravating.

    • “Also, the new loot guy's name being 'Looty Loot' is absolutely hilarious.”
    • “Surprisingly good voice acting (very funny at times), and visually pleasing, especially the character designs.”
    • “Great game, been playing all day for 4 days so far, the interactions with the survivors in your camp are funny.”
  • character development
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its impressive design and engaging voice acting, contributing to a visually appealing experience. While the character designs are consistently highlighted as a strong point, some reviews note that the story could be more robust. Despite minor issues, players find the character interactions and development to be intriguing and enjoyable as the game progresses.

    • “The character designs and single-player story aspects are pretty engaging on their own.”
    • “Surprisingly good voice acting (very funny at times), and visually pleasing, especially the character designs.”
    • “The developers have outdone themselves with graphics, character design, and gameplay.”
    • “Only issue is the story is a bit lacking, though the character design is nice.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and doesn't provide enough depth to the characters.”
    • “While the character designs are visually appealing, the lack of meaningful growth in the characters is disappointing.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, featuring a strong sense of camaraderie and community among players, particularly in alliances. However, it is marred by a pervasive pay-to-win environment that can lead to toxicity, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the unique blend of tower defense and strategy set against a zombie apocalypse backdrop.

    • “It's amazing, the camaraderie, the gaming atmosphere, etc.”
    • “Nice game mix of tower defense and strategy with a zombie apocalypse atmosphere.”
    • “Good community of people and great team atmosphere.”
    • “One of the biggest flaws is the pay-to-win atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere can get toxic very quickly.”
    • “Definitely a pay-to-play atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it heartwarming and appreciate the connections formed over time, others feel it lacks the depth of isolation and desperation typical of dystopian narratives, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. Overall, the emotional engagement varies significantly among players, with some seeking more profound experiences.

    • “It's about a deeply touching sensitive issue.”
    • “It's so heartwarming for a zombie survival game.”
    • “I continue to play for the emotional side after 1.5 years in the same ally; we create links.”
    • “The storyline felt incredibly dull and uninspired.”
    • “I found it hard to connect with the characters emotionally.”
    • “The emotional moments fell flat and lacked impact.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly addictive with significant replayability, often leading to the formation of alliances and friendships. However, some users suggest that optimization for low-end devices could enhance the overall experience.

    • “Downloaded just to waste some time, got sucked into great gameplay, and a lot of replayability.”
    • “This game is addictive, and I met a lot of friends here. All I can wish for the developers is that they should optimize this game and make it more playable on some low-end devices.”
    • “Replayability is fine, and I was quickly invited to an alliance, which is good.”
    • “This game is addictive and I met a lot of friends here. All I can wish for the developers is that they should optimize this game and make it more playable on some low-end devices. I experienced lag when clicking the emoji, but it's still good!”
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State of Survival: Zombie War is a role playing game.

State of Survival: Zombie War is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing State of Survival: Zombie War.

State of Survival: Zombie War was released on August 30, 2019.

State of Survival: Zombie War was developed by FunPlus International AG.

State of Survival: Zombie War has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

State of Survival: Zombie War is a single player game.

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