ZCREW

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ZCREW is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Emotion Studio and was released on September 12, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

"ZCrew" is a Science Fiction Action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer/co-op modes for 2 players. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies, giant insects, and mutated monsters. The latest update includes a new snowfield map, an Alien Overlord boss, and an automatic firing system that unlocks more powerful weapons from randomly spawning chests. Upgrade your character and utilize battle support to survive the onslaught.

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

Decent top-down shooter with various classes, skills, and crafting options, making it enjoyable for the price.
Regular updates and content additions show promise for improvement and enhance gameplay experience.
Fun co-op gameplay that can be engaging, especially with friends, and offers a unique post-apocalyptic theme.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including mission-breaking glitches and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Repetitive missions and generic objectives lead to a lack of engaging content, resulting in a boring gameplay experience.
The user interface is confusing and poorly designed, complicating navigation and overall gameplay.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
81%
12%
The story in the game is criticized for being underdeveloped and linear, with players often feeling disconnected from any overarching narrative. Many reviews highlight numerous bugs and glitches that hinder mission progression, leading to frustration rather than engagement with the plot. Overall, while the game has potential with its post-apocalyptic setting and mission structure, it currently lacks depth and polish in its storytelling.
- “Zcrew’s story revolves around a post-apocalyptic world full of chaos and mysteries.”
- “Embark on a mission with earth's elites and reclaim the land that was once inhabited by humanity.”
- “I wished there were some dynamic elements thrown into the missions like something went wrong and now the game is pushing me into a corner to figure out what to do next.”
- “Too buggy, no story, grindy for no reason.”
- “Plot: at the time of writing this review, Zcrew’s plot is still in disarray.”
- “The missions and all the objectives were linear.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fun, particularly in its mech system and traditional top-down shooter mechanics. However, many criticize it for being clunky, repetitive, and shallow, with outdated graphics and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, while there are elements of potential and enjoyment, the gameplay currently lacks depth and polish, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying experience for many players.
- “In the other hand, gameplay is fun and somehow challenging.”
- “The gameplay, however, is great.”
- “Great game that is still getting its finishing touches; look past the small issues with the settings and I think you will enjoy the gameplay if you like shooters with some perks.”
- “The concept seems good, this game has potential to be very good and fun, but the current gameplay feels very clunky.”
- “The gameplay gets repetitive and it is very shallow with go to this spot and press the action key then go to the next spot and press the action key.”
- “Graphics, game mechanics, and overall gameplay is outdated by 5+ years.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting decent character and environment designs, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of previous generations. Despite some positive aspects like sound design and weapon customization, many users report issues such as frame rate drops and overall jankiness that detract from the visual experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a low point in an otherwise flawed game.
- “The characters, environments, and on-screen action graphics are good, and the sound of the weapons has actually been one of the standout highlights in my opinion.”
- “Gone is the weird blur that made you feel uncomfortable; finally, you can enjoy the decent-looking graphics and environments.”
- “Character abilities are one of a kind and the aesthetic is sci-fi.”
- “Only thing that's polished is sound design and the majority of the graphics; game design is jank with a bunch of progression systems but very little depth, as if they're just adding systems that are known to work without the actual understanding of what makes them fun. Weapon customization is nice, but that's a low bar.”
- “The graphics are decent, but the game suffers from constant frame rate drops no matter what graphic settings.”
- “Graphics, game mechanics, and overall gameplay are outdated by 5+ years.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, citing excessive and often pointless grind requirements, compounded by bugs that hinder progress and achievement tracking. The DLC adds more grindy content, but glitches prevent access to promised rewards, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall experience. Some users express a desire for a more engaging grinding system, similar to that in Diablo, to enhance gameplay.
- “Too buggy, no story, grindy for no reason.”
- “DLC adds more grindy content with the promise of cosmetics that get locked behind a glitch on level 9, so you can't proceed forward enough to even access them.”
- “Because I'm currently grinding 80% game completion on my account and wanted to get this game to 50%. I could go for 70%, but some achievements that I know I have earned don't work, and others that do are just too much of a time sink on a terrible game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many players find the game excessively grindy and lacking in narrative depth, further compounding the frustration with its technical issues.
- “The game is very buggy.”
- “Still buggy.”
- “Too buggy, no story, grindy for no reason.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game features a decent selection that complements the gameplay well, though some players find the repetitive nature of the tracks and the constant reloading voice to be annoying. Overall, while the music fits the game, its repetitiveness detracts from the experience for some users.
- “Sound effects and music: the decent music selection fits the game nicely.”
- “The same music just repeats, and the constant reloading voice every time I reload after firing a few shots is annoying.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization is generally considered lacking, with reports of lag and limited frame rate options, such as being locked at 29 fps in the menu. While the gameplay is enjoyable, players feel that improvements are needed in visual elements and user interface, as well as additional gameplay mechanics.
- “The game is slightly unoptimized; it needs more work with colors to make it more vibrant. The UI could also use improvement. I was locked at 29 FPS in the beginning of the menu, but it increased to 70 FPS in-game. Changing settings doesn't seem to affect the FPS much, and the options feel somewhat limited. It would be nice to have the ability to prone or crouch, and some military support during the evacuation would enhance the experience.”
- “The game is slightly unoptimized; it needs more work with colors to make it more alive. The UI also needs improvement. I was locked at 29 FPS in the beginning of the menu, and afterwards, it only reached 70 FPS in-game. Changing any settings doesn't seem to affect the FPS, and the options feel kind of limited. You should at least be able to prone or crouch, and there should be some military support while going to the evac.”
- “I don't know where people are talking about optimization problems.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as fun and engaging, particularly within the context of its post-apocalyptic zombie theme, enhancing the overall cooperative gameplay experience.
- “Very fun and funny post-apocalypse zombie co-op isometric shooter! ;)”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game balances intense action with lighthearted moments that make you chuckle.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users rate the replayability of the game at 7/10, indicating a decent level of engagement that encourages multiple playthroughs, though it may not offer enough variety or incentives to keep players returning indefinitely.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the map design received praise, the emotional impact is diminished by poor color choices and foliage quality, suggesting that visual improvements could enhance the overall emotional experience of the game.