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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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 407 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

story15 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines tactical gameplay with a zombie apocalypse theme.
Some players found enjoyment in the atmosphere and graphics, appreciating the detailed environments.
The game can provide a sense of nostalgia for fans of older tactical games, reminiscent of titles like Commandos.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with the save system and character pathfinding.
Many players reported that the multiplayer mode is broken and does not function as intended.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The story of the game is largely criticized for being generic and predictable, often falling into typical zombie tropes without offering anything original or engaging. While some players appreciate the voice acting and comic-style presentation, many find the narrative dull and poorly executed, with frustrating gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story fails to leave a lasting impression, with numerous reviewers expressing disappointment in its execution and lack of depth.
- “The story is presented via cutscenes in such a comic book style which is pure eye candy, really well done.”
- “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.”
- “This game has potential and the story is rather interesting, but it falls due to the difficult situation.”
- “It sadly ended up being very frustrating, slow, and boring with a story that doesn't really make sense either.”
- “The story is completely dull, as are the characters - things that can bring strength to otherwise bad games.”
- “Another bad zombie game, what a waste; not only is this extremely poorly optimized, its story is uninteresting, the gameplay is boring, and it just doesn't feel like a good game.”
gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
54%
30%
The gameplay of this game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players citing clunky controls, tedious mechanics, and a lack of innovation as major issues. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of the gameplay, poor optimization, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. While some players see potential in the concept and enjoy certain aspects, the general consensus is that the gameplay is frustrating and poorly executed, making it difficult to recommend.
- “Gameplay is great, the camera is alright and the game is not too easy; you need tactics, though if you do use them it's also not hard.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is offensively clunky and plagued by downright terrible design decisions.”
- “There are just too many issues with gameplay (horrible collision problems, terrible viewing setup and control, etc.) that keep me from being able to give it a thumbs up.”
- “The gameplay itself is like trying to run through glue.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
43%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the artwork and visual effects, while others criticize them as mediocre or even terrible. Many agree that while the graphics are decent for a game of its age, they do not compensate for the game's sluggish controls and gameplay issues. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but they are not enough to elevate the overall experience for many players.
- “I found it graphically satisfying, and once I got used to the controls, it was rather fun.”
- “The graphics are good, and the game is good looking overall, with nice effects and decent voices.”
- “Love the graphics on this, especially the movement of the zombies.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
- “After playing for an hour, I felt like I had been sent to an alternate universe where unresponsive controls, terrible graphics, and poor voice acting were acceptable for something you actually pay money for.”
- “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.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and poor controls that detract from the overall experience. Many players describe the game as "extremely buggy" and "unplayable" due to frequent lockups and glitches, despite acknowledging some potential for fun within the gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
- “This is extremely buggy and will simply cause a black screen crash/lockup on many systems.”
- “Absolutely broken, no support, this game is full of glitches.”
- “Fighting off zombies commandos style sounds fun, and it would be here if the game wasn't rushed out the door so fast it forgot half its clothes. Trapped Dead is buggy, poorly optimized, slow to respond to your controls and is just plain awful. The idea does not meet the execution and fails to meet our expectations because the game was basically abandoned before it was finished.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
75%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, unresponsive controls, and frequent crashes. Many reviewers describe it as poorly made and rushed, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from gameplay enjoyment. Despite some redeeming qualities, the overall consensus is that the game suffers significantly from optimization flaws.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; I can run it smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a seamless experience without any performance hiccups.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.”
- “When the game isn't lagging severely due to what can only be assumed to be an overall poor optimization, its controls are equally unresponsive.”
- “Another bad zombie game, what a waste. Not only is this extremely poorly optimized, its story is uninteresting, the gameplay is boring, and it just doesn't feel like a good game; it has that 'ugh, I don't want to play this' feel to it.”
- “Fighting off zombies commandos style sounds fun, and it would be here if the game wasn't rushed out the door so fast it forgot half its clothes. Trapped Dead is buggy, poorly optimized, slow to respond to your controls, and is just plain awful. The idea does not meet the execution and fails to meet our expectations because the game was basically abandoned before it was finished. Do not buy this game for 10 dollars; it is not worth that.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with slow combat and a lack of meaningful progression systems. The repetitive nature of farming cards detracts from the overall experience, contributing to a negative perception of the game's storyline and characters.
- “Graphics are simple, sound simple, and the gameplay is tediously slow.”
- “Combat is slow and tedious, relying on real-time with pause mechanics.”
- “It's tedious and annoying, ruining the game experience, not to mention the terrible storyline and annoying characters.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The atmosphere of "Trapped Dead" is widely praised for its engaging and visually appealing design, effectively capturing the essence of a zombie apocalypse. While many players appreciate the game's atmospheric qualities, some have noted significant bugs that detract from the overall experience, preventing it from reaching its full potential as an indie gem.
- “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.”
- “This atmospheric, enjoyable Desperado meets Commandos meets Romero's zombie movies style game could be a true indie gem if only these were fixed.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as edgy and occasionally amusing, but it often falls flat, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some players found it funny and challenging, others felt that the humor was overshadowed by technical issues and overall poor execution, making it more entertaining to laugh at the game's shortcomings than to appreciate its intended comedic elements.
- “Unique, funny, challenging; best left for a co-op affair, though single player is really fun.”
- “The game was pretty funny, but it crashed after I completed the first level in multiplayer.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as ambient and repetitive, effectively complementing the slow pacing and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Players find it relaxing and fitting for the game's environments and gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Great environments, sound, music, gameplay.”
- “The music is ambient and repetitive, although fitting for the slow pacing of the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the game lacks sufficient quests and character development, indicating a need for more depth and progression in the characters' stories.
- “They need to put in some quests and character development.”

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