Yet Another Zombie Defense
- March 28, 2014
- Awesome Games Studio
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Yet Another Zombie Defense" is a top-down survival game where players build defenses and fight off hordes of zombies in various waves. Players can team up with others in online co-op mode, gathering resources, and improving their weapons and skills to survive the zombie onslaught. The game offers dynamic maps and various game modes, providing a challenging and engaging experience in this post-apocalyptic world.
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Reviews
- gameplay227 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and straightforward, making it easy to pick up, but it often lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive experiences. While some players find it addictive and enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings, others criticize it for being shallow and lacking sufficient content. Overall, it offers a decent experience for its low price, particularly for those who enjoy casual zombie survival mechanics.
“The general mechanics are straightforward for a game of this genre, and it presents challenges as you try to find the best way to build a defense up.”
“Addictive gameplay, solid difficulty increase over time, nice sound effects, replayable asf.”
“The gameplay is fun, and the user-friendly way of letting friends join will get you smashing zombies with your friends within a minute of starting the game.”
“The gameplay is shallow, and it's generally just boring.”
“The game is simplistic in its mechanics, as zombies become increasingly fast and have more and more health.”
“Commands are clunky and gameplay is quite dull and gets repetitive real quick...”
- graphics180 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple, outdated, and often lacking detail, with many reviewers noting that they resemble those of older titles or flash games. While some players find the visuals acceptable for the game's low price and enjoy the gameplay regardless, others express disappointment, suggesting that the graphics could use significant improvement. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics are not a strong point, they do not detract significantly from the fun and engaging gameplay experience.
“I have never seen such powerful storytelling, groundbreaking graphics, amazing sound and level design at this low of a price before.”
“Amazing, the graphics and requirements are at a point where any computer can play it and it's just friggin fun!”
“The music and graphics are great for this low-priced gem and the devs are even better; they will update their game, with no DLC.”
“The game impresses with bad graphics, bad sound, and bad gameplay.”
“The graphics are just atrocious.”
“The graphics (yes, I know graphics aren't everything, but still) are subpar, from the character animations to the lazily done single level.”
- music106 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the catchy and fitting soundtrack, particularly the main menu music, while others find it repetitive and annoying. Many users appreciate the option to mute the music or play their own, as the in-game tracks can become stale over time. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it often lacks variety and can detract from the gameplay experience.
“The main menu music is so good!”
“It's the kind of game you play when you just want to chill and listen to music or something of that nature!”
“The music when a new round starts makes it so intense, great job on that one!”
“The only thing I didn't enjoy was the soundtrack.”
“The music is a little bit boring and it repeats all the time but you can mute it.”
“The actual soundtracks, the music playing as you zombie defend, is the same one every round.”
- humor70 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely appreciated, particularly when played with friends, as it leads to hilarious moments and enjoyable chaos, especially during cooperative gameplay. Many users highlight the game's ability to provide lighthearted fun at a low price, making it a great option for casual gaming sessions. However, some note that the humor may not translate as well when playing alone, and occasional bugs add to the comedic experience without being game-breaking.
“Make sure you play with close friends, it's even more hilarious.”
“Hilarious and a bunch of fun with mates definitely worth the price.”
“It's funny, unrealistic and plain stupid, which makes it great to play.”
- story52 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a divided perspective on the game's story aspect. While some players praise the epic storytelling and character attachment, particularly in the context of a gripping narrative, many others criticize the game for lacking any substantial plot or missions, emphasizing its focus on survival mechanics over narrative depth. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game either excels in storytelling or intentionally avoids it, depending on player expectations.
“Epic story and gripping lore!”
“I have never seen such powerful storytelling, groundbreaking graphics, amazing sound, and level design at this low of a price before.”
“Graphically stunning, the story is brilliant; you really feel attached to the characters and you get emotional when they die in season 1.”
“There's no story or any missions, just survive till you get overrun by a horde of zombies and start all over again.”
“So you're thrown into the game straight away there's no story it's simply just a survival game with the object being either survive as many nights as you possibly can by building up your fort with the money you earn from killing zombies and picking up loot drops, or to try out the gamemode 'endless night' where you never stop fighting zombies!”
“There is no depth, story line or different levels here.”
- stability46 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during critical moments and issues with zombie spawning. However, some users have experienced minimal to no problems, praising the game for its fun despite its imperfections. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, its stability issues are a common concern that detracts from the experience.
“Game runs great.”
“No glitches and an easy multiplayer co-op experience.”
“Well designed, not buggy.”
“Very buggy, barely enjoyable with friends and agonizingly boring alone.”
“For example, at the end of the night (or round), when the character stats upgrade menu pops up, it freezes you and you cannot pick any more items left on the ground, which sucks.”
“Edit: would be nice if some of the major glitches were patched, such as the game randomly crashing, and some particles not disappearing, or random collision errors.”
- replayability36 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its addictive gameplay and multiplayer fun, while others criticize its lack of content and repetitive nature. Many reviews highlight achievements and diverse modes as factors that enhance replay value, but several users note that the simplicity and limited objectives can lead to boredom after a short time. Overall, the game offers moderate replayability, particularly in multiplayer settings, but may not sustain long-term interest for solo players.
“The game is really fun and has a lot of replayability!”
“Amazing multiplayer game with a lot of replay value.”
“The controls are simple and the game is straightforward, yet there are several strategies that make this game fun and replayable.”
“It has a diverse set of weapons and defense but, ultimately not enough to create replayability.”
“This is a really cheap indie game lacking content, replayability, and lore.”
“It does suffer a bit from low replay value with a lack of objectives; all you are doing is trying to beat your last score. It would be cool to have a base that you need to defend or something like that.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly and has great overall performance, users note that it is not perfectly optimized and lacks sufficient options. Some character models and aspects of the game require further optimization, indicating that improvements are still needed.
“Overall performance: 8.5/10”
“Great performance.”
“Very well optimized and absolutely zero bugs.”
“Lastly, the optimization is not well done.”
“I hope this game is not finished yet, because it needs some optimizations.”
“Character models should have been optimized better as well.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a cash grab due to excessive advertisements and the release of an HD version at a higher price with minimal improvements. While there are no microtransactions or additional DLC, the overwhelming presence of ads and the perception of a lack of genuine development effort have left players feeling exploited. Overall, the monetization approach has overshadowed the game's value, leading to a negative reception.
“No microtransactions.”
“I would recommend this game because it's cheap and fun, with no strings attached DLC, in-game purchases, etc.”
“About 70% of the main menu for this game is an advertisement for another game!”
“They abandoned this game just to release the same game but in HD for another go at a cash grab.”
“The dev made a cash grab by making an 'HD version of the game' with slightly better graphics and pretty much nothing else. Did I mention they charged double the amount?”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is predominantly dark and immersive, enhanced by minimal lighting and sound design that effectively conveys a sense of foreboding. While some players appreciate the atmospheric tension created by the sparse environment, others find it overly bleak and lacking in visual variety. Overall, the atmosphere is a defining feature, contributing to the game's tension and engagement.
“It's very atmospheric.”
“The singular lamp has a certain atmospheric effect that gives way to the impending darkness.”
“The sounds in this game create quite a dark atmosphere.”
“Helps solidify the dark atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is a bit too dark; the map literally has one lamppost in the middle of it which is all your light, and of course the map background has literally no decorations whatsoever.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, particularly in base building and defense placement, which detracts from the overall fun. While some appreciate the absence of quest grinding for leveling up, the excessive grinding required for resource management and construction is a common point of frustration.
“This game is fun for a very short time unless you can stand grinding to figure out how to spend money.”
“I found the 'base building' to be tedious and unenjoyable to the point where I just erected a ton of wood walls as quickly as possible so I could quickly get to play the shooting part of the game.”
“With the current defense placement system, it can be extremely tedious to add and remove defenses while still retaining your sanity.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, experiencing a mix of joy and empowerment during gameplay, particularly when overcoming challenges. Additionally, poignant personal stories highlight the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, such as nostalgia and concern for loved ones, underscoring its impact on players' lives.
“I cried tears of joy.”
“I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- character development3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development in this game is minimal, with some reviewers comparing it unfavorably to franchises like Call of Duty and Mass Effect 3, indicating a lack of engaging story or depth. While some players express a desire for more character exploration, others feel that the game doesn't require it to be enjoyable. Overall, the consensus suggests that character development is not a strong focus in this title.
“A fun little adventure with as much character development as a Call of Duty franchise game, as much freedom of choice as the Mass Effect 3 ending, all with the amazing campaign of Evil Dead.”
“There's no engaging story or character development, and there really doesn't need to be.”
“We need just a little bit of character development; who is 'the girl'?”
