SwarmZ

About

"SwarmZ is a humorous post-apocalyptic strategy game where you defend a baby, possibly humanity's last hope, from massive zombie hordes. The game features an ultra-high performance crowd rendering system, allowing for 100,000+ zombies on screen at once. With a campaign, sandbox mode, and various silly units, SwarmZ offers around 5 hours of playtime in a zombie-filled world inspired by famous pop-culture."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 466 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game is fun and exciting, especially for those who enjoy tower defense and zombie themes.
It runs well on lower-end PCs and can handle large numbers of zombies without significant performance issues.
The sandbox mode offers a creative way to engage with the game, allowing players to experiment with different strategies.

The game has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its future development and content.
The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, with many players finding it too easy to complete levels without much strategy.
There are significant issues with AI pathing and balance, making the game feel unchallenging and lacking depth.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting a lack of a compelling narrative or backstory, rendering the campaign feel incomplete and unengaging. While some appreciate the sandbox mode for allowing players to create their own stories, the overall sentiment is that the game needs significant updates to enhance its storytelling elements.
- “You can control balance by yourself by using sandbox mode and you can create your own story in the moment.”
- “This game has no story to it, so why claim there is a campaign.”
- “Kinda boring after you finish the missions.”
- “Good game... just needs a bunch of updates and a backstory.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players finding it frustratingly slow, taking up to 9 hours to progress through the initial levels, while others appreciate the concept, graphics, and overall performance. However, many feel that the limited gameplay duration, often around 2.5 hours for a low price, does not provide sufficient value.
- “I like the idea, the graphics, the performance, and of course the gameplay.”
- “It's a waste of five bucks when you only get about 2.5 hours of gameplay.”
- “Yup, 11 gameplay hours - took 8-9 of those hours to get past the first 2 levels.”
- “A few things that could improve the gameplay:”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the low-poly art style, while others find the visuals to be bland and lacking in detail. Overall, the performance is noted positively, but the artistic execution leaves room for improvement.
- “I like the idea, the graphics, the performance, and of course the gameplay.”
- “I understand the low-poly art style, but overall, the visuals are bland.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly even with a large number of on-screen elements, such as over 100,000 zombies. Players appreciate the combination of solid performance, appealing graphics, and engaging gameplay.
- “The game runs very well, and even with over 100,000 zombies, it still runs smoothly.”
- “I like the idea, the graphics, the performance, and of course the gameplay.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of ongoing support and updates after an initial flurry of activity. Many feel that the developers have abandoned the game, leading to a perception of it being a half-hearted effort aimed solely at profit.
- “This is just a cash grab; you did updates for a few days and then abandoned the game. That's kind of cringe, not gonna lie.”
- “Half-assed cash grab game from a developer who just booked it.”
- “This is just a cash grab; you did updates for a few days and then abandoned the game. That's kind of cringe, not gonna lie.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for being well-suited to the experience, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted that the continuous playback can be distracting or lead to a feeling of being stuck.
- “The music was spot on.”
- “The music just keeps playing and I am stuck.”
- “The music just keeps playing and I am stuck.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its short campaign and a lack of planned updates from the developers. While the sandbox mode is enjoyable, it does not significantly enhance the overall replay value.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have frequent bugs, indicating stability issues that can affect the overall experience.
- “The game is also pretty buggy sometimes.”
- “The game is also pretty buggy sometimes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing sight of an overwhelming number of characters, specifically 100,000 zekes, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience.
- “It's hilarious to see 100,000 zekes all at once!”