Trapped Dead

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"Trapped Dead" is a tactical real-time strategy game inspired by classics like "Commandos" and "Desperados." In a 3rd-person isometric view, you and up to 3 friends survive a zombie-infested town in the 1980s, using strategic combat and character abilities. The story follows an outbreak caused by a genetically modified corn, turning the local population into zombies.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay9 negative mentions

The game has beautiful maps and engaging atmosphere, with well-done story and voice acting.
It offers a unique tactical approach to zombie gameplay, requiring strategic planning and resource management.
Some players found it enjoyable and worth the price, especially if they appreciate slower-paced tactical games.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that prevent progress.
Many players found the pacing slow and the overall experience boring, with a lack of engaging content.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
72%
13%
The story of the game is generally perceived as generic and predictable, often relying on typical zombie tropes without offering much originality or depth. While some players appreciate the voice acting and atmosphere, many criticize the narrative for being dull and the gameplay mechanics for detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the story fails to engage players, with numerous reviews highlighting its lack of character development and strategic depth.
- “Story is well done and voice acting is amazing and much better than many AAA titles.”
- “- excellent story line”
- “The story plays homage to all the zombie clichés in a suitably brief (only about 8 or so hours of gameplay so it doesn't outstay its welcome) tour of all the standard zombie invasion locations.”
- “The story is completely dull, as are the characters - things that can bring strength to otherwise bad games.”
- “The story is just your typical zombie story but, really, what's so original about zombies since the 'Night of the Living Dead'?”
- “It seems like an awesome game with fun gameplay... but the reality is different: the story is slow and predictable if you have played/seen zombie games/movies.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
54%
24%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its clunky controls, awkward mechanics, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. Players report a lack of engaging features, repetitive gameplay, and a disconnect between the game's concept and its execution, leading to frustration. While some find potential in the game, many agree that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I quite enjoy the gameplay and I'm finding the controls pretty easy as well, despite complaints; however, I assume these complaints were made before a patch came out, which is why the controls seem fine to me.”
- “I recommend this game because it has quite an atmosphere (like all zombie apocalypse games should have) and the gameplay was also fun.”
- “Screenshots and reviews don't do it justice; the graphics are okay, nothing outstanding but acceptable, and the gameplay is simple enough (select a squad member then click where you want him to go and which way to face him).”
- “Clunky controls and awkward game mechanics make this game a chore to play.”
- “There are too many game-breaking bugs that halt gameplay.”
- “Awful controls, awful gameplay, unskippable intro videos, obnoxiously loud, forces you to play through the awful story mode before you can play with friends.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with controls and character actions. While some players acknowledge the potential for fun within the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that it is currently an unfinished and buggy experience, often rendering it unplayable. Overall, the lack of developer support and persistent technical problems have led to a negative reception regarding stability.
- “Absolutely broken, no support, this game is full of glitches.”
- “Unfinished and buggy mess.”
- “0 dev support as of yet, on a game full of bugs and glitches that makes it unplayable.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent and visually satisfying, especially for a ten-year-old title. However, many criticize the overall presentation, noting issues with controls and voice acting that detract from the experience. While the artwork and effects are appreciated, several users feel that the graphics alone cannot compensate for the game's mechanical flaws.
- “I found it graphically satisfying and once I got used to the controls, rather fun.”
- “The graphics are good and the game is good looking overall, with nice effects and decent voices.”
- “Love the graphics on this, the movement of the zombies and all.”
- “Everything felt... off - UI, controls, graphical hiccups, and so forth.”
- “Trapped Dead starts from an interesting concept, but a set of terrible, terrible, terrible controls and visuals nip it in the bud.”
- “This game was a bit of a disappointment for me to be honest; it started out with better graphics than I initially was expecting, but my amazement ended there.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The atmosphere of "Trapped Dead" is widely praised for its engaging and visually appealing design, reminiscent of classic zombie apocalypse themes. Reviewers appreciate its immersive qualities, likening it to a blend of indie gems and 80's zombie films, although some note that technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Trapped Dead has a lot of atmosphere and is pretty nice to look at for an isometric shooter.”
- “I recommend this game because it has quite an atmosphere (like all zombie apocalypse games should have) and the gameplay was also fun.”
- “Incredibly atmospheric real-time strategy game based on 80's zombie films.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as edgy and comic book-style, but it often falls flat, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some players found moments of genuine comedy, many felt that the overall experience was more amusing in its failures than in its intended humor.
- “The game was pretty funny, but it crashed after I completed the first level in multiplayer.”
- “Enjoyment only came from laughing at how bad it is, and gaining extra disk space when uninstalling.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems such as crashes and excessive system strain. Players have reported unreliable controls, unresponsive point-and-click mechanics, and a lack of proper co-op functionality, which further detracts from the overall experience.
- “Do yourself a favor, don't buy this. It's not very optimized; the co-op pretty much sucks (doesn't save progress, and first unlocks after the first mission, but only for 1 friend. You will have to 'find' more NPCs to allow more friends to join). The point and click doesn't always register, and the screen sometimes gets stuck.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous performance issues, including frame drops and lag, which made it nearly unplayable at times.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is characterized as ambient and repetitive, effectively complementing its slow pacing. Many players find it relaxing, enhancing their overall experience.
- “The music is ambient and repetitive, although it fits the slow pacing of the game.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the absence of grinding and a traditional RPG system, indicating a preference for a more streamlined gameplay experience without repetitive tasks.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users feel that the game lacks sufficient quests and character development, indicating a need for more depth and progression in the characters' stories.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional.”
- “There are no significant choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”