Undeadly
- June 26, 2024
- Irreflex Studios
"Undeadly" is a turn-based survival game where players direct a group of survivors against undead hordes. Use daylight wisely to scavenge for supplies, and prepare for nightfall when the undead seek the living. Customize survivor abilities, build custom ammunition, and experiment with different survivor builds for endless replayability. Beware of warped realities and rifts that wreak havoc, while offering an opportunity for the careful.
Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of survival and tactical strategy elements, providing an engaging and immersive experience.
- The graphics, art style, and atmosphere are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, indicating a commitment to enhancing the game over time.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and UI issues that hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
- There is a lack of a clear purpose or story, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop that can become tedious.
- Controls are awkward and unintuitive, causing confusion and detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is polished and visually appealing, focusing on survival and exploration with a sandbox structure that includes specific goals. While it lacks a campaign or story, the mechanics blend elements of survival games like DayZ with strategic tactics similar to XCOM, providing an enjoyable experience despite some players wishing for more character depth. Overall, the gameplay is engaging, though some users found it lacking in narrative depth.
“Very polished, great art style, graphics, atmosphere, music, UI, controls, and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is good enough to make that enough for an enjoyable experience, even without a campaign or story.”
“The gameplay at the moment is just trying to keep your group of survivors alive.”
“Since the first hour of gameplay was this rough after full release, I refunded instead.”
“The gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of DayZ, with a focus on survival and exploration, but with added elements of strategy and tactics that are reminiscent of XCOM.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for lacking a substantial story or campaign, with many players noting that the absence of a narrative diminishes engagement. While some find the gameplay enjoyable enough to compensate for the lack of a story, others express disappointment, particularly those who value a strong narrative framework. Overall, the story aspect is described as minimal, which may work for some but leaves others wanting more depth.
“[*][b] story [/b] – light on story, which works.”
“No story, no purpose, and way too few variations in what you can do to keep me interested.”
“There is no campaign or story yet that I have seen, but each area has goals to achieve, and the gameplay is good enough to make that enough for an enjoyable experience (and I am someone who really likes a good story to hang things on).”
“I understand when customization isn’t available for story characters in games, but in this case there isn’t really a story that accompanies them.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their polished, cartoony art style, reminiscent of classic titles like "Zombies Ate My Neighbors." Reviewers appreciate the overall aesthetic, noting that it enhances the atmosphere and complements the gameplay effectively. The combination of appealing visuals and good sound design contributes to a positive gaming experience.
“Very polished, great art style, graphics, atmosphere, music, UI, controls, and gameplay.”
“The graphics and sound are very good.”
“Controls and concepts are easy to use/follow, the tutorial is simple, and the art style is pretty darn lovely.”
“The graphics/art style is one of the more cartoony takes on a zombie apocalypse that I've seen; it reminds me a bit of 'Zombies Ate My Neighbors.'”
“The graphics/art style is one of the more cartoony takes on a zombie apocalypse that I've seen; it reminds me a bit of 'Zombies Ate My Neighbors.'”
“I bought this game a couple of years ago after liking the aesthetic and combat mechanics for a turn-based survival game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its polished presentation, featuring an impressive art style, captivating graphics, and immersive music, all of which contribute to an engaging overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack that draws you into the game world.”
“The art style and graphics create a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel special.”
“The combination of atmospheric music and detailed environments truly brings the game to life, making exploration a joy.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its polish and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the art style and gameplay effectively.
“The music is incredibly polished and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the art style and graphics, creating an immersive experience.”
“The combination of music and gameplay creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game shows promise but is currently hindered by numerous bugs and a lack of polish, making it difficult for players to fully engage with it at this time.
“The game has potential, but it’s too buggy and unpolished to invest in at the moment.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered so many bugs that it completely ruined my experience.”