Undead Overlord

About

"Undead Overlord" is a zombie-themed real-time strategy game where players control their own horde of zombies and wreak havoc on human towns, cities, and military forces. The alpha release is described as being buggy and incomplete, but it offers the satisfaction of causing destruction as a zombie overlord. Players can gather civilian bodies, mutate, and gain powerful abilities to reduce various locations to rubble.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

25%

Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept of controlling a horde of zombies, which is engaging and fun for short play sessions.
Some players enjoyed the tactical elements and varied zombie types, finding the gameplay enjoyable despite its limitations.
The sandbox mode allows for creative play, giving players a chance to experiment with spawning units and watching them interact.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for several years, leading to feelings of being scammed.
Gameplay is extremely limited, with only a few missions and a lack of content, making it feel unworthy of its price tag.
Many players reported numerous bugs, poor AI, and unresponsive controls, contributing to a frustrating gaming experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The game's story is limited, featuring only three campaign missions and a small sandbox mode, which many players feel is not worth the price of admission. While some appreciate the potential and humor in the storyline, the overall lack of content and polish, along with poor controls, detracts from the experience. Players express hope for future updates and additional missions, but currently, the game feels incomplete and lacking in strategic depth.
- “I've seen a lot of good progress on this, even the storyline is good; everything is great! If you guys want to play this game, it's worth every penny you or anyone spent on it, so yeah, it's epic!”
- “So far, this game shows a lot of promise and even in its early stages looks good and has a nice dash of humor mixed in with the quest for more brains.”
- “I like the fact that clearly, the missions are meant to have some challenge to them; sacrificing individuals to kill stronger enemies, luring enemies out, and using the archetypes effectively is a must.”
- “There are honestly few campaign missions you can do and a small sandbox mode.”
- “Only 3 missions and 2 scenarios, so very limited. It also has a sandbox, but it only contains one map, so overall the game is not worth the money the developers are asking for.”
- “There seems to be no strategic depth here at all; all the missions involve just killing everyone on the level, even the skirmish maps, which are slightly larger versions of the campaign map.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and potential, while others criticize it for being slow, glitchy, and shallow. Many users express frustration over the limited content and lack of updates, leading to a short and unengaging experience. Overall, while there are promising elements, the gameplay currently feels incomplete and could benefit from further development.
- “Love the idea behind this game as well as the basic mechanics of the game; yes, it has issues and bugs, but it’s a game with great potential.”
- “This game was coming along fine, with some interesting gameplay.”
- “I can't say you will like the game, but I certainly love zombie games, and this was one of the best I played as far as the gameplay goes...”
- “Gameplay is glitchy, unresponsive, and all-around not appealing.”
- “The gameplay is entirely shallow; all you do is run around chasing civilians who run away (which is pretty frustrating) or run head-on at armed forces until they die.”
- “The gameplay is really bland, and I couldn't play for more than 15 minutes, but hey, maybe it'll be better in the future.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics are generally considered low quality, with many users describing them as dull and featureless, detracting from the overall experience. Despite this, some players feel that the graphics do not significantly impact the enjoyment of the game, which offers limited content with only a few missions and a sandbox mode.
- “The graphics may not be great, and the game only has 3 missions and 1 skirmish, as well as a sandbox-style map.”
- “The graphics are awful, dull, and featureless, which is evident from the loading screen at the start; it's not just ugly, it also looks incredibly stupid.”
- “The graphics are obviously on the low end side, but it doesn't take away from the game itself.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the lack of content and infrequent updates, which do not justify its price. Players express frustration over the absence of communication from the developers, leading to a loss of trust and a call for boycotting the publisher in the future.
- “It would be good for an 'early access mobile game,' but for so little content, few and far between updates, it doesn't fit its price tag. Granted, it's a small dev team, but at least some posts keeping us in the loop of what's going on would have made me feel better knowing that something would be done. It's starting to feel like another one of those early access cash grabs.”
- “Edit: After waiting this long for even a news update, I think everyone who purchased this game is in agreement it was nothing but a cash grab. Keep an eye out for this publisher's name in the future; fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report significant stability issues, including glitches that cause zombies to become stuck in pathways and commands to malfunction if not executed precisely. There is a strong desire for bug fixes and improvements to enhance gameplay, as well as a request for a multiplayer versus mode.
- “The commands, if not executed correctly, cause glitches where zombies get stuck in walkways when more than one is trying to pass.”
- “I can't wait for the bugs and glitches to be fixed. It would also be great if this game could be made in a versus mode with friends.”
- “The game is plagued with stability issues that ruin the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment with the emotional engagement of the game, feeling that the lack of content and infrequent updates contribute to a sense of neglect and frustration. The high price tag for what feels like an early access title exacerbates feelings of being misled, leading to a perception of the game as a potential cash grab rather than a meaningful experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight that the game offers good replayability due to its various modes, such as the alpha test ground and skirmish, which provide ample playtime for the price. Overall, players feel that these features contribute significantly to the game's replay value.
- “That would give the game so much replay value.”
- “I feel at the price level, you get a decent amount of playtime, and with the alpha test ground and the skirmish, it has decent replayability.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users consistently describing it as great, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere and keeps me engaged.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps things fresh and exciting throughout my playthrough.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is described as humorous and enjoyable, with a straightforward comedic style that enhances the overall experience.
- “This game is hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “The humor is spot on, making even the simplest tasks enjoyable.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the game!”