Xmas Zombie Rampage
- December 20, 2016
- Chickenpig Software
Get on SteamIn Xmas Zombie Rampage, players take on the role of John Mood, tasked with saving Christmas by eliminating zombies and retrieving stolen presents at the North Pole. With only one life and hordes of zombies to face, the game offers fast-paced first-person shooter action and old-school gameplay, complete with a great soundtrack and the inclusion of "hot girls." The challenge is to survive and prove yourself as one of the best.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are decent and reminiscent of early 2000s games, providing a nostalgic feel.
- The game runs without glitches, indicating a level of technical sufficiency.
- It can be completed quickly, making it a brief experience for those looking for a short game.
- The gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks any meaningful objectives or challenges.
- Zombie AI is poorly designed, with enemies being largely passive and not engaging the player.
- The game is poorly optimized, leading to performance issues even on high-end hardware.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as mediocre, reminiscent of early 2000s titles, with some users noting that they are acceptable but not impressive. While there are no significant glitches and the visuals function adequately even on lower settings, the overall aesthetic does not stand out and may not enhance the gaming experience.
“Graphics appear to be from the early 2000s, though from the ten minutes I could play, I must admit everything worked fine, no glitches.”
“Level design seems consistent, the game is not 10 minutes long and the graphics are pretty good, even on the lowest settings.”
“Graphics appear to be from the early 2000s; though from the ten minutes I could take, I must admit everything worked fine, no glitches.”
“Just your bog standard game graphics.”
“The game is too short for its price, it has dumb zombie AI and is very poorly optimized, partly due to lack of graphic options.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with players experiencing constant stuttering and receiving performance improvement messages. Many feel that the limited graphic options contribute to the overall lack of optimization, detracting from the experience.
“I even got a message to improve my performance!”
“The first thing I noticed was the fact that it is seemingly quite unoptimized.”
“Doubt lowering settings would have fixed the constant stuttering.”
“The game is too short for its price, it has dumb zombie AI and is very poorly optimized, partly due to lack of graphic options.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with players noting that the only narrative information is found on the Steam store page, indicating a lack of in-game storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that there is virtually no story present.
“The only bit of story we get is from the store page on Steam.”
“So if you want any sort of story, you will have to go to the Steam page.”
“No story.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is perceived as repetitive and lacking engagement, with updates failing to significantly improve the experience. Players find it tedious and overly long for its content, leading to a general recommendation against purchasing, even at a discounted price.
“The game received several updates, and I could sense that the developer was trying to create a game with a clear vision for its gameplay. I played it again after each of the first four or five updates, and while I don't think it ultimately succeeded in becoming a good game, I appreciate the effort put into it.”
“The gameplay offers a unique experience that keeps you engaged, with mechanics that feel polished and well thought out. Each level presents new challenges that require strategic thinking and skill, making it a rewarding experience.”
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for smooth gameplay that enhances the overall experience. The variety of gameplay elements keeps things fresh and exciting, ensuring that players remain invested throughout.”
“This game is quite a boring, copy-and-paste affair that felt entirely too long with a half hour of gameplay. Given I ran past everything and there wasn't any reason to bother the zombies, who didn't really seem bothered by my running for presents, they were probably just enjoying the snow. Half of them probably couldn't see me through the fog. At $7 discounted and $10 full price, this isn't even recommended for collectors of bad games on Steam like me.”
“I played it again after each of the first four or five updates, and I do not think it worked at all to make a good game. However, I at least got the sense that the developer was trying to create a game and had an intended vision for the gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly without any glitches, despite its outdated graphics reminiscent of the early 2000s.
“Despite the graphics appearing to be from the early 2000s, I must admit that everything worked fine during the ten minutes I played, with no glitches.”
“Graphics appear to be from the early 2000s; however, from the ten minutes I could endure, I must admit everything worked fine with no glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”
