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"Z Escape - Zombie Machine Gun" is an action-packed game featuring good mechanics for rescuing a squad using a helicopter cannon during a city takeover by zombies. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads and is full of bugs that may affect gameplay. The game's description highlights the intense action and strategic thinking required to succeed in this zombie-infested world.

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Play Modes

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

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

monetization905 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept that keeps players entertained.
There are numerous customization options for guns and characters, showing effort in design.
The gameplay is simple and can be enjoyable for short sessions.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level.
There is a lack of audio feedback, making the gameplay feel bland and unimpactful.
Levels become repetitive quickly, with little variation in gameplay or challenges.

monetization
952 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that often exceed the actual gameplay time. Many players express frustration over mandatory ads after every level, with some stating that they spend more time watching ads than playing the game itself. Even those who have paid for an ad-free experience continue to encounter ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a genuine gaming experience.
- “If you don't mind collecting the coins slowly and want no ads, try playing in offline mode.”
- “Paid for no ads because $1.99 isn't bad and the game is endless fun.”
- “Make it to where there are no ads at all, but you can watch an ad to get more loot.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The ads are longer than the levels in this game, and there is a mandatory one after each level and optional ones to unlock content.”
- “This game could be one of the more fun and good ones if it wasn't for the sheer amount of ads they shove down our throats after every level.”
gameplay
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
10%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with interesting mechanics, but it suffers from severe repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful content, such as weapon upgrades that don't affect gameplay. Many users express frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, which often exceed the actual gameplay time, leading to a diminished overall experience. While the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ad interruptions and shallow mechanics detract significantly from enjoyment.
- “The gameplay overall is fun and makes for a fun concept but it gets repetitive which leads to limited creativity for levels.”
- “Controls have some getting used to, but the gameplay is fun and quite well polished.”
- “Pretty fun game with excellent controls and mechanics.”
- “The terrible lag in gameplay makes it almost impossible to beat even the first levels.”
- “It's a shame because the gameplay seemed fun but the ads just sucked out any fun you can have with the game.”
- “Disgraceful how many adverts are in this game, gameplay is shallow and boring too.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
43%
26%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simplicity and smooth performance on high-end devices, while others criticize them as substandard and reminiscent of rushed mobile games. Many users express frustration over the prevalence of ads and repetitive gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as lacking innovation and depth, failing to elevate the game beyond a casual cash grab.
- “The graphics look great and run smoothly on my Note 20 Ultra.”
- “With a gripping, enthralling, emotional rollercoaster of a well-planned storyline and graphical arts reserved only for the upper echelon of society, you will not be disappointed.”
- “Just did a video review of this one and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The graphics are simple but engaging; I wanted to keep playing.”
- “Graphics aren't anything to write home about, and overall just kind of comes off as another rushed mobile game cash grab.”
- “Crude elementary level graphics with boring weapons and avatar designs.”
- “Repetitive gameplay, constant ads, substandard graphics and shoddy controls makes this little more than another casual game made for players who don't exist.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and lag, particularly during gameplay and when ads appear. Many players experience issues with controls becoming unresponsive, especially during critical moments, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. While some find the game enjoyable initially, the overwhelming number of bugs and ads detracts significantly from its overall playability.
- “Too many ads, the game freezes a lot during gameplay, and every boss level and bonus level just shows a blank screen with an ad at the bottom of the screen.”
- “Game freezes repeatedly - especially if I try to shoot any special items - and requires a restart every time.”
- “It would be a fun game if it didn't have so many glitches, and it is really not worth it, especially if you don't have any time for glitches.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The story aspect of the game is minimal, with short missions that often feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to a sense of boredom after a few plays. While some players appreciate the emotional engagement of the narrative, the overwhelming presence of ads after each mission detracts significantly from the overall experience. Many users express a desire for a more developed story mode and greater variety in missions to enhance gameplay.
- “With a gripping, enthralling, emotional rollercoaster of a well-planned storyline and graphical arts reserved only for the upper echelon of society, you will not be disappointed.”
- “Love the little rescue missions.”
- “It's an okay idea and game bogged down by ads after every mission that are only 30-60 seconds long.”
- “The missions are too short and there is no way to replay previous missions.”
- “Extremely boring after about 3 missions and it's completely littered with awful ads.”
- “Ads on the screen, ads for getting more prizes, forced ads randomly after a mission, ads ads ads.. you already have it there, don't force it down people's throats.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
38%
38%
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting significant lag, stuttering, and random frame drops, particularly on older devices. While some players enjoy the graphics and overall gameplay, the performance issues have led to frustration, especially after recent updates that have worsened the situation. Overall, the game is considered poorly optimized, detracting from the experience despite its fun concept.
- “The graphics look great and run smoothly on my Note 20 Ultra.”
- “Good game overall, only problem is that I get a lot of random frame drops, and my phone is not trash. I play games on the highest settings, so I don't know why it's having problems with performance, but I love the game!”
- “Performance should be better for such simple graphics.”
- “The game is not optimized; it lags in between.”
- “Good game overall, but I get a lot of random frame drops. My phone is not trash; I play games on the highest settings, so I don't know why it's having performance problems, but I love the game!”
- “The latest updates have killed the performance of the game, and it is almost unplayable.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The reviews highlight a significant lack of music and sound effects in the game, with many players expressing that the absence of audio makes the experience feel dull and unengaging. Users suggest that incorporating background music and sound effects would enhance the gameplay and overall enjoyment. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit greatly from improved audio elements.
- “The game itself is okay; some music while playing the game would make it more enticing, so I would recommend that.”
- “I love the game, but there is no music. It would be awesome to have music.”
- “At least add some music.”
- “The game doesn't have any sound effects or music; nothing.”
- “No music, no gun sounds, no zombie sounds, no changes in the gun effects after purchasing new ones.”
- “Fun game, although it doesn't have any sound effects or music, which makes it kind of boring after a while.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it superb and enjoyable with replayable levels, others feel it quickly loses appeal and lacks long-term goals, leading to a recommendation against it.
- “The replay value in this game is superb; it just needs a few developments to be the perfect shooter game!”
- “Replayable levels make this game enjoyable to revisit.”
- “After an hour, the game loses its appeal with no other replay value or goal, which is why I don't recommend this game.”
- “They were playable for a short while.”
- “Replayable levels.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised as hilarious and entertaining, with players enjoying the comedic elements and funny emotes. However, the invasive ads detract from the experience, causing frustration and lag, which some users find nearly unplayable.
- “It's friggin hilarious!”
- “And it's funny that they offer you an option for more coins to watch a video, but whichever option you pick you still have to watch an ad for at least 30 seconds.”
- “Or some funny emotes for the people.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and heavily reliant on ads, with many expressing frustration over the need to watch ads to progress or earn in-game currency. The gameplay becomes increasingly laggy and repetitive after a few levels, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “50% gameplay, 50% farming your eyes for money.”
- “Lag, more ads, and tedious gameplay after about 4 levels.”
- “It's a little laggy, and you also have to watch ads to get anything, or else you're going to get stuck grinding for days.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a captivating emotional experience through a well-crafted storyline and stunning graphics, creating an enthralling rollercoaster of feelings that leaves players deeply satisfied.
- “With a gripping, enthralling, emotional rollercoaster of a well-planned storyline and graphical arts reserved only for the upper echelon of society, you will not be disappointed.”