The Walking Dead: Survivors
Get on Play Store"The Walking Dead: Survivors" is a strategy game that offers an intriguing story and fabulous gameplay, accompanied by outstanding visuals and good music. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and numerous bugs. According to the game, it's the newest official strategy game based on The Walking Dead, where alliances are vital for survival.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and an engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
- There are many different gameplay modes, including PvP and tower defense, which add variety and excitement.
- The community is friendly and supportive, making it easy to find clans and make new friends.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
- Frequent bugs and glitches disrupt gameplay, and customer support is often unresponsive.
- Recent updates have removed features like server relocation, frustrating many players who want to play with friends.
- story696 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, closely tied to the Walking Dead universe, featuring familiar characters and lore. Players appreciate the variety of missions and the depth of the storyline, which keeps them hooked and encourages continuous play. However, some users note that the story can become repetitive over time, and there are concerns about the game's reliance on in-game purchases to progress. Overall, the combination of strong graphics, voice acting, and a compelling plot makes it a standout in the genre.
“The plot hits all the right strings for me and it's just so addictive and engaging; I find myself instantly hooked.”
“The graphics are incredible and the storyline is riveting.”
“I love the storyline and the graphics, and it is really addictive!”
“The story with the characters and narration stops after the intro to the game unfortunately.”
“In the beginning there's a storyline to the game as well as new and exciting missions, but after a certain level they cut that part out of the game and the missions start to recycle.”
“This game blows, I thought it would be more story-driven but it's another build your own this and build your own that.”
- graphics634 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, realism, and attention to detail. Players appreciate the smooth performance on various devices, including older models, and the unique comic book art style that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews mention minor issues or areas for improvement, the consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's enjoyment and immersion.
“The graphics are absolutely beautiful and everything is so easy to understand.”
“The graphics are amazing, love the fact you can zoom in and see all little details and actions.”
“The graphics are incredible and the storyline is riveting.”
“Im editing because my original review is not showing up anymore but yea i downloaded this from an ad and i have to say i'm extremely disappointed this is nothing like the ad the graphics are horrible i only played for a few minutes and i am uninstalling just horrible you shouldn't be allowed to have an ad that is completely different than your game.”
“Graphics are lacking in many different ways.”
“Graphics suck.”
- monetization491 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 66 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the ability to progress without mandatory in-app purchases. However, there is significant criticism regarding the aggressive promotion of microtransactions, which some players feel creates a pay-to-win environment. While some users find the in-game purchases reasonable and optional, others express frustration over the frequency of ads and the perception that the game is a cash grab. Overall, the game offers a blend of free-to-play accessibility with optional monetization, but the balance between enjoyment and aggressive marketing strategies remains a point of contention.
“There are no in-app purchases necessary to advance through levels, but you can easily purchase things with the rubies that you earn in-game.”
“Microtransactions are very reasonable, but it's totally playable without buying anything and there are no ads!”
“Very fun, very non-predatory in its monetization; you should definitely try this out.”
“The only way to get on is to spend, spend, spend, with ads in your face constantly to buy more!”
“This game started out 5 stars fun, but it became clear early on that it was just another pay to play cash grab.”
“Every time you open the game you will be bombarded with ads trying to get you to spend money.”
- gameplay452 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "The Walking Dead: Survivors" is characterized by a blend of strategic town defense and intense action, offering players a variety of mechanics and features that keep the experience engaging and addictive. While many users praise the smooth controls, beautiful graphics, and the balance between free-to-play accessibility and competitive elements, some express concerns about the game's increasing focus on pay-to-win mechanics and occasional technical issues. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its depth and variety, though it may require a learning curve for new players.
“I really enjoy playing it because the artwork is beautiful, and the gameplay has a lot of strategy mixed with intense action.”
“The gameplay is smooth and the design art is amazing.”
“The gameplay is very addicting and it will never let you stop playing!”
“However, recently the gameplay caters solely to big spenders rather than strategy.”
“The gameplay itself is boring and stale, as it brings nothing new to the genre.”
“The gameplay is way too busy and confusing for my tastes.”
- stability215 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective fixes from the developers, leading to a frustrating experience that often requires restarting the app. While some users have noted brief periods of stability, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by persistent technical issues that detract from its enjoyment.
“I am all day and it is completely bug-free, which is really hard to find.”
“No glitches or other bugs that I have come across as of yet.”
“A game can only be interesting and fun to play if the contents are bug-free, lag-free, and nimble.”
“Terrible game full of glitches and bad dev decisions.”
“The game freezes, the chat function freezes, it's laggy.”
“This game is broken, laggy, buggy.”
- grinding99 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily focused on grinding, with players spending significant time farming resources and upgrading their towns. While many enjoy the grind and find it rewarding, others feel it can become tedious and overly repetitive, especially in later stages. Overall, the game offers a mix of casual and intense gameplay, appealing to those who appreciate grinding but may frustrate players seeking a more streamlined experience.
“So far, it's fun and not too tedious to level up.”
“The game is overly grindy, requiring absurd amounts of resources and time to do anything, from research to building to training.”
“Fun at first, but now it just feels like grinding, grinding, grinding for nothing.”
“At some point, it becomes grinding for the sake of grinding, and I already have a job.”
- optimization34 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on older devices and consuming minimal data. Many users appreciate the balance between performance and graphics, noting that it allows for both casual and hardcore gameplay without significant lag or issues. However, some players have reported performance problems following updates, indicating that while the game is generally well-optimized, there are occasional setbacks that need addressing.
“The game runs super smooth on my old phone and barely drains any data or battery, very well optimized for a new game and provides tons of hours of things to do every day.”
“I can never really enjoy mobile games but this one is really well optimized and runs smoothly even on my ancient brick phone.”
“My phone is quite old but this game is optimized well and runs smoothly.”
“I downloaded other games and played them with no issue as a test and they worked fine... other members have run into this same issue. Customer support can only say please wait for this to be optimized in the future. I guess things that are broken don't get fixed, they get optimized.”
“Massive performance issues and a chat box that you can't disable make an otherwise 'decent' mobile game... not so decent.”
“The update made the game unusable, black screens, no connection, and laggy performances.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the witty dialogue and amusing interactions among characters. Many find the game's quirks and bugs to be unintentionally funny, while others appreciate the lighthearted atmosphere that fosters friendships. However, some critiques highlight the developers' perceived greed, which adds a layer of irony to the overall experience.
“The game is really good and the dialogue is quite funny too.”
“I also find it funny that heroes that cost big bucks in these 'super deals' tend to be the next hero you receive for free in the daily draw when the special deal ends.”
“I haven't encountered any issues, which is very great; people are very nice, creating a good and funny gaming environment in my eyes.”
- character development13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting the impressive character design that aligns well with the comic book style of "The Walking Dead." Players appreciate the fluidity of the game and the engaging story, although some note minor issues with character design that could be improved. The combination of strong visuals and voice acting contributes to a captivating experience for fans of the franchise.
“As a Walking Dead fan, I was hooked from the start; the character design is really cool as it follows the comic book style.”
“Great game! I especially love the character design that follows the Walking Dead comic book style.”
“As a Walking Dead fan, I am glad to see they did justice to the IP; great character design and story.”
“Actually a pretty solid app, but the character development could use some work.”
- music11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and fitting the survival theme, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how well the soundtrack complements the gameplay and voice acting, particularly fans of The Walking Dead. However, some users noted a limitation in being unable to turn off the game sound while listening to their own music.
“The music fits the survival theme.”
“This game is great especially if you're a Walking Dead fan; the music and the voice acting are all on point.”
“I honestly enjoy the music, and every aspect of this game is fascinating.”
“Great but can't turn off sound while listening to music.”
“I mean every ad is a damn Pandora music ad!”
“This type of game is not really my type; I prefer turn-based hex combat like TWD: No Man's Land.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its fun mechanics and strategic elements, appealing even to those unfamiliar with the source material. However, players note that the experience can diminish quickly, particularly for free-to-play users, leading to a decline in long-term engagement.
“It is fun, easy to use, and has a lot of replay value.”
“Probably one of the best mobile games I've played in a while. The strategy aspect, the trials and errors, and the different servers that are constantly coming make the replayability extremely high.”
“This game loses its replay value pretty quickly after that and players are rapidly quitting.”
“Probably one of the best mobile games I've played in a while, but the replayability is extremely high only if you're a high-paying player or have a lot of experience. Otherwise, you can't really make your own clan. Fix this, please.”
“There is definitely an advantage for pay-to-play users, but this is one of the rare games that are playable for free-to-play users.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional connection with the characters, particularly those from "The Walking Dead," highlighting the game's ability to evoke a wide range of feelings throughout the experience. Many express appreciation for the time invested in the game, describing it as a rewarding emotional journey filled with intense highs and lows. Overall, the emotional depth and character engagement are frequently praised as standout elements of the gameplay.
“I've gone up and down emotionally in this game, and I have to say, investing my time and energy in it is a really cool idea. I appreciate every minute I've played; it has always been a wonderful experience.”
“I've gone up and down emotionally in this game, and I have to say, investing my time in it has really been worth it. I really appreciate and love this game.”
“The emotional rollercoaster of the battles is almost too much; it's such a satisfying game.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as initially engaging and action-packed, contributing positively to the story. However, some users feel that it becomes unbalanced over time, detracting from the overall experience.
“The story at the start of the game is full of atmosphere and action.”
“The story is a nice touch and enhances the atmosphere.”
“It makes for a very unbalanced atmosphere, which is disappointing.”
