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The Walking Dead Onslaught

46%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
44% User Score Based on 632 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

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About The Walking Dead Onslaught

The Walking Dead Onslaught is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Survios and was released on September 29, 2020. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

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44%Audience ScoreBased on 632 reviews
story43 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • The game has decent graphics and character models, especially for the walkers.
  • Melee combat is satisfying, allowing for quick kills with the knife and other weapons.
  • The game captures the essence of the Walking Dead universe, providing a fun experience for fans.
  • Gunplay is underwhelming, often requiring multiple headshots to kill a walker, which feels unrealistic.
  • The game is overly linear, with limited exploration and repetitive scavenging missions that feel rushed.
  • Voice acting is subpar, particularly for Rick, which detracts from the overall immersion.

  • story

    348 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 77% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The story in "The Walking Dead: Onslaught" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it short and lacking depth. While some appreciate the narrative involving Daryl and the connections to the TV series, others criticize the linear structure and repetitive scavenging missions that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as underwhelming, with many players expressing a desire for more substantial content and character development.

    • “The story sections are well told.”
    • “Daryl's story is the only thing I really really enjoyed in this game.”
    • “The story takes place after season 8 and before season 9 of the show and is about how they rebuilt Alexandria and civilization itself between the communities.”
    • “The story just ends abruptly without much closure, like they were planning to do more but decided to just push it out for release without finishing it.”
    • “The story was just meh, you play as Daryl and have to help a stranger find a girl; it was kind of boring.”
    • “Because the survival missions interrupt the main story campaign by design, the story feels disjointed and lacks proper pacing.”

  • gameplay

    167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "The Walking Dead: Onslaught" has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its clunky mechanics, linear level design, and lack of depth compared to other titles like "Saints & Sinners." While some appreciate the arcade-style action and the fun of melee combat, others find the overall experience repetitive and plagued by bugs, with issues such as ineffective weapon mechanics and a poorly executed horde mechanic. Overall, the game shows potential but feels unfinished and lacks the polish expected from a VR title.

    • “The gameplay loop of switching between story mode and scavenging is pretty decent.”
    • “Overall, if you are looking for more high-action zombie slaying in the same vein as Arizona Sunshine, but with progression, melee, and fun weapon mechanics, this is a great pick.”
    • “The melee combat is nice and feels good, and the mechanics are simple.”
    • “I spent 25 minutes of my life playing this waste of money and it was agonizing. The game seems unfinished, combat and other mechanics are lazy. Stabbing with a weapon such as a knife gets stuck in the walkers' heads and doesn't come out until I'm nearly dead, and walkers don't always die with one stab or shot to the head as they should. Save your money and buy Saints and Sinners instead or Chapter 2.”
    • “The banality of the gameplay is only outdone by the technical mess that is making it impossible to play on my index.”
    • “The gameplay is overall very buggy, slow, and weak.”

  • graphics

    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "outstanding" and better than competitors like "Saints & Sinners," while others criticize them as mediocre or reminiscent of older console graphics. Many appreciate the gore effects and character models, but there are complaints about inconsistent textures, low-resolution assets, and a lack of atmospheric depth. Overall, while some find the visuals satisfactory for a VR title, others feel they fall short of modern standards, particularly when compared to top-tier VR games like "Half-Life: Alyx."

    • “The graphics in the game are just outstanding (better than Saints and Sinners in my opinion).”
    • “Survios games consistently have great graphics for VR, and this is no exception.”
    • “The graphics are quite crisp on a good gaming rig; for me overall the game was stable and seemed well optimized on settings turned all the way up on my 2070s.”
    • “Graphics are mediocre at best, even on highest settings.”
    • “The graphics look like a mid-budget PlayStation 2 game, albeit a fairly well-optimized one.”
    • “The graphics are terrible with lots of out-of-scale cheesy props thrown around the hallway-style maps or box maps with maze walls built using props to make the map seem larger than it is.”

  • stability

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, such as unresponsive controls, issues with melee combat, and visual anomalies. While some players appreciate the game's aesthetics and potential, the overwhelming sentiment is that the launch was poorly executed, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many hope for future patches to address these stability issues.

    • “I never take time to write reviews, but my gosh this game is a buggy nightmare that just plays horribly.”
    • “Very glitchy and buggy at times (melee weapons not working, model stretching, walkers popping in and out of existence, and so on).”
    • “This is so buggy, bad tracking, doesn't play well with the index controllers, the gameplay is weak and the zombies are effete and bland.”

  • optimization

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report stable performance and crisp graphics on high-end systems, others experience significant stuttering and issues with controller compatibility, particularly with Index controllers. Many users suggest that turning off player shadows could improve performance, and there are calls for better optimization of mechanics and interactions within the game. Despite some technical shortcomings, a few players found the game enjoyable and well-optimized for their setups.

    • “The graphics are quite crisp on a good gaming rig; for me overall the game was stable and seemed well optimized on settings turned all the way up on my 2070s (which can't be said for a lot of AAA VR games).”
    • “Graphics are more than decent and the game is pretty well optimized.”
    • “So far, I haven't run into any bugs and the game runs smoothly for me; overall, I find the game fun, I would say it looks a lot better than S&S, and combat features are better.”
    • “The one thing I want to be improved is performance; a way to turn off the player shadow, as that can cut performance in half.”
    • “Not optimized for Index controllers.”
    • “I can run all modern games on ultra, but this one had to drop down because of poor optimization.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric background music from the TV series and the intense main menu track, others find it annoying or lacking in variety. There are complaints about chaotic sound overlaps during loading screens, but overall, the music is noted for enhancing the game's mood and experience.

    • “The background music is from the TV series, which is really cool. The characters are well designed, and they have the voices of the real actors.”
    • “It's intense to be surrounded by zombies and fight your way out. The music from the show is a good mood setter and makes it feel epic.”
    • “Sounds and music are very good, very atmospheric, as it should be.”
    • “Game engine is terrible, art assets and characters are ugly, music is annoying, game mechanics are awkward, and the gameplay is uninspiring.”
    • “The music, or what little music there is, is okay.”
    • “There is a weird tune during the loading screen that is unnecessary because it is overlapping with other music which makes it chaotic.”

  • grinding

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 9% neutral mentions, 91% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding elements, requiring players to repeatedly scavenge for supplies to unlock story missions and survivors, which many found tedious and repetitive. While some players may enjoy the mindless nature of the gameplay, particularly at a discounted price, others criticized it for detracting from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging adventure.

    • “Personally, I found the game incredibly repetitive and grindy, along with a few other issues that could be tweaked out.”
    • “Even if they fix all the other stuff, the game is very grindy because to access the story missions, you have to unlock a certain number of survivors, and to unlock survivors, you have to go on scavenge runs through the same areas, sucking up supplies over and over again.”
    • “It isn't a hard game; it's just very tedious and irritating to play.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag; while some players praise its immersive zombie apocalypse feel, enhanced by impressive gore and sound design, others criticize the lack of consistent atmospheric depth and graphical quality compared to its predecessor. The initial missions are noted for their spooky yet calm ambiance, but some environments fail to maintain that tension, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of immersion varies significantly among players.

    • “This is the best looking VR zombie game on Steam, I believe. The gore is awesome, there's a large amount of weapons, and the atmosphere makes you feel like you're really in a zombie apocalypse.”
    • “The first mission of Saints and Sinners feels so comfortable; the atmosphere is spooky and calm at the same time.”
    • “Sounds and music are very good, very atmospheric, as they should be.”
    • “Graphics are not very impressive, especially when compared to its predecessor Saints & Sinners. Onslaught lacks atmosphere, and there aren't too many graphic options to begin with.”
    • “The atmosphere change from the dark, red-lit tutorial room to a mostly green park kind of threw me off guard, and my eyes had to adjust for a little while.”
    • “Yes, killing a zombie in this game is a chore, looting is a chore; nothing is fun because there is no atmosphere and no immersion.”

  • humor

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players finding the poor voice acting and design choices amusing rather than genuinely funny. Many reviews highlight the absurdity of certain features, such as the fast travel system for a small area and the presence of a cardboard cutout companion, which contribute to a sense of irony and frustration. Overall, while the game may not deliver intended laughs, its shortcomings have sparked a darkly humorous response from the community.

    • “A lot of the reviews for this game are pretty vicious; it's kinda funny.”
    • “What's really funny is they added a fast travel to get you around the tiny home base in case you didn't feel like taking 5 steps to get there.”
    • “The voice acting is just hilariously bad.”
    • “30 dollars for this would be an unfunny joke.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
    • “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got cringeworthy puns.”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game is criticized for its short storyline and lack of replay value, with reviewers noting that it does not offer the open-world exploration found in similar titles like "Saints and Sinners." Overall, players feel there is little incentive to revisit the game after completing it.

    • “The storyline is also quite short, with no replay value whatsoever.”
    • “It's not as good as Saints and Sinners; it lacks the open-world exploration that Saints and Sinners had, so I'm not sure what the replay value is.”
    • “No replay value.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of content and quality, suggesting that it fails to deliver value for the price. Many feel misled by the marketing, expecting a richer experience akin to previous titles in the series.

    • “This game was a cash grab for more money with zero story or talent involved in the acting.”
    • “Awful cash grab.”
    • “Maybe it was advertised poorly by the game company; maybe consumers ignored the advertising and just assumed what they were buying was another Saints and Sinners. I have no idea.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Players express strong negative emotions towards the game, feeling violated and frustrated by its mechanics, particularly the trackpad controls. Additionally, the simplified gameplay and lackluster story contribute to a sense of disappointment and emotional disengagement from the experience.

    • “Onslaught is a shamefully dumbed-down version of the gameplay in Saints and Sinners with a very boring story.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that while "Saints and Sinners" offers a more in-depth storyline with character development, the overall character design is criticized for being low resolution and unengaging. Additionally, the lack of depth in both the story and character development leads to dialogue that feels distant and fails to captivate players.

    • “If you are looking for a more in-depth, longer storyline with character development, get Saints and Sinners.”
    • “The character design is shockingly low resolution and uninteresting.”
    • “Unfortunately, the lack of depth to the story and character development makes the dialogue sound distant and doesn't grip you at any moment in the telling of its tale.”
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55%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Play Times

7h Median play time
16h Average play time
3-9h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs
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The Walking Dead Onslaught is a role playing game. Common tags for The Walking Dead Onslaught include indie and trading.

The Walking Dead Onslaught is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing The Walking Dead Onslaught.

The Walking Dead Onslaught was released on September 29, 2020.

The Walking Dead Onslaught was developed by Survios.

The Walking Dead Onslaught has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked The Walking Dead Onslaught for its story but disliked it for its stability.

The Walking Dead Onslaught is a single player game.