The Trivial Dead

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The Trivial Dead is a single player casual quiz game with a horror theme. It was developed by Big Red Eight and was released on March 16, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Grab some friends to help you fend off a horde of brain eating zombies by answering 1000's of trivia questions! Earn killstreaks by answering multiple questions in a row. Choose your difficulty and how many waves you can survive against, or even try our survival endless mode.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Offers a unique twist on traditional quiz games with engaging mechanics.
Provides plenty of replayability with multiple difficulty levels and a solid question base.
Combines trivia with a fun zombie aesthetic, making it enjoyable and rewarding to play.

Poorly optimized, causing overheating issues and requiring manual frame rate adjustments.
Lacks options for category selection and question difficulty, which could enhance the experience.
The zombie mechanic feels unnecessary to some players, detracting from the trivia focus.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative approach to traditional quiz formats, featuring unique mechanics that enhance the experience and keep it engaging. Players appreciate the fresh take on trivia, despite some quirky elements that may seem unconventional.
- “Really enjoyed this one, nice to see a different take on more traditional quiz games and interesting mechanics to keep it fresh.”
- “It's a trivia game with a silly mechanic for success and failure.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “The controls are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a tense ambiance, significantly enhanced by its impactful music.
- “The music and atmosphere created a truly tense experience.”
- “The immersive environment and haunting sound design kept me on edge.”
- “The atmospheric details and ambient sounds drew me into the game world.”
- “The music and atmosphere made it really tense.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for being overly simplistic, especially given its zombie aesthetic, which some players feel does not enhance the overall experience. The visuals are deemed inadequate for the game's concept, leaving users disappointed.
- “For such a simple game with such simple graphics, there really is no excuse.”
- “Trivial pursuit-style questions with a zombie aesthetic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly with easy-to-use controls, and there are no noticeable glitches or bugs, indicating a high level of stability.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to a tense and immersive experience for players.
- “The music and atmosphere made it really tense.”