Undead Inc.

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Undead Inc. is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Rightsized Games and was released on May 2, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

In "Undead Inc.," become a medical franchisee for Endswell Corporation, establishing and managing facilities in various biomes. Expand offices, hire staff, and maximize profits through legitimate and illegal research in bacteria and viruses. Keep suspicion levels low while pushing the boundaries of science and medicine to excel in this unique business simulation game.

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Single-Player

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32%

Audience ScoreBased on 201 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The soundtrack is engaging and enhances the overall experience.
The premise of managing an undead organization is intriguing and offers a solid gameplay loop.
The game has shown stability improvements with recent updates, making it more playable.

The tutorial is inadequate, covering only the basics and leaving out crucial gameplay mechanics.
There is a significant lack of UI feedback, making it difficult to understand why certain actions cannot be performed.
The game suffers from excessive micromanagement, with staff taking too many breaks and a convoluted system for assigning tasks.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
76%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a solid foundational loop and a variety of random events that can keep players engaged, but it suffers from significant issues such as a lack of tutorial depth, frustrating mechanics, and bugs that hinder the experience. While some players find potential in the game's concept and aesthetics, many express dissatisfaction with cumbersome staff management, unclear mechanics, and excessive micromanagement, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and in need of improvement. Overall, while the core gameplay loop shows promise, the execution is marred by technical problems and design flaws.
- “The foundational gameplay loop feels pretty solid, along with a decent number of random/reactive events which should keep things feeling fresh for a long while.”
- “Snappy writing, an interesting progression system, and a satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay loop is solid; there’s very little issue I have personally with the gameplay (just a lack of content as stated).”
- “The gameplay is simplistic but weird.”
- “There is absolutely no pacing, no interesting storytelling, no fun mechanics; it's just really unfinished.”
- “With cumbersome staff management, lack of UI feedback, and tedious mechanics, it's best to wait for updates or explore other management games instead.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The game's story presents a compelling premise and an intriguing setting, but suffers from poor execution, lack of pacing, and minimal storytelling depth. While the tutorial offers a decent introduction, it fails to provide adequate guidance, leaving players to navigate a confusing and unfinished experience. Overall, the narrative has potential but is hindered by its execution and the overwhelming micromanagement elements.
- “While it does give you a good introduction story into the world you’re getting into, you’ll have to figure a lot by yourself.”
- “The setting and story is very good and I’m surprised it took this long for someone to create an umbrella-style type of game.”
- “The premise is good, and the tutorial story is a great hook as well as an introduction to the game.”
- “There is absolutely no pacing, no interesting storytelling, no fun mechanics; it's just really unfinished.”
- “The tutorial is not a real tutorial; it's a story setup that teaches you the bare minimum.”
- “Finally, more story content like what is in the tutorial would be nice and help motivate and move the game along.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
16%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game are considered decent to good, especially for its $20 price point, with many praising the art style and aesthetics. However, some users noted issues such as character clipping and sliding animations, which detract from the overall visual experience. While the visuals are generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements in gameplay mechanics to enhance the overall quality.
- “People complain about the graphics but for a $20 game it looks pretty good for what it is.”
- “I think the theme, visuals and music are good.”
- “Now... on the 'good side', the game has nice art style, good music, and... yeah the units sound like Google voice gibberish.”
- “The main issues I have are some graphic elements, such as characters sliding along and clipping through elements rather than walking/running, as well as the research trees do not feel fleshed out at all.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
87%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the captivating and unforgettable soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. While the aesthetics and sound design are appreciated, some players feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's appeal despite other shortcomings.
- “It has a unique atmosphere and an unforgettable soundtrack.”
- “The premise is good, music and sound are spot on, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “I think the theme, visuals, and music are good.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with numerous reports of crashes, freezes, and unresponsiveness, even after recent patches. Users describe it as a "buggy mess," indicating that while the concept is promising, the execution suffers from severe technical problems that hinder gameplay.
- “The game is honestly a buggy mess, at best, right now.”
- “I'd recommend the game if they patch out all of these crashes/freezes.”
- “Tldr: game still crashes/freezes, tutorials added, great concept but game doesn't run.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to cumbersome staff management and a lack of user interface feedback. The need for constant micromanagement, exacerbated by frequent worker breaks, leads to frustration and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the roguelike elements. Many recommend waiting for updates or exploring other management games instead.
- “With cumbersome staff management, lack of UI feedback, and tedious mechanics, it's best to wait for updates or explore other management games instead.”
- “- Tedious staff management: nearly every action requires selecting a staff member and manually panning the camera across the map to assign tasks.”
- “- Excessive breaks: workers take 10+ breaks per day, making micromanagement tedious and gameplay frustrating.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, frequently crashing and potentially corrupting save files due to the lack of manual saving options. Reviewers feel that it requires more development time to address these problems and enhance overall gameplay mechanics.
- “It crashes, the mechanics are not optimized, and I don't think you can research everything; research is broken.”
- “The game has optimization problems, often leading to game crashes and, in some cases, corrupting your save game because there are no manual saving options.”
- “The game needed more time to cook; it required more content, ideas, and optimization.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a strong negative emotional response to the game, with users expressing frustration and disappointment in its execution. Many have chosen to refund the game and have no intention of revisiting it, highlighting a lack of engagement and emotional connection.
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often self-referential and meta, with players finding amusement in the contrast between their initial skepticism and the positive reviews that followed. This playful irony adds a layer of enjoyment to the overall experience.
- “I laughingly dismissed the dreams at the time, and now look at the reviews.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its distinctive atmosphere, complemented by an unforgettable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “It has a unique atmosphere and an unforgettable soundtrack.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy may lead to misleading expectations, particularly regarding character voice lines, as players anticipated more substantial audio content rather than the current nonsensical sounds. This disconnect has left some users feeling dissatisfied with the overall experience.