ZCREW
- September 12, 2022
- Emotion Studio
- 753h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun top-down shooter gameplay with unique character classes and abilities.
- Constant updates and bug fixes show potential for improvement and a dedicated development team.
- The graphics and sound design are decent, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including softlocks and mission failures, making it frustrating to play.
- The user interface is confusing and unintuitive, complicating the gameplay experience.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and shallow, with linear missions and a lack of engaging content.
- story42 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being underdeveloped and linear, with players often feeling thrown into missions without a coherent narrative. Many reviews highlight the lack of engaging plot elements, repetitive objectives, and numerous bugs that hinder progression, leading to a frustrating experience. While the post-apocalyptic setting has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a disjointed and grindy gameplay experience.
“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.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the character designs and environments as decent, while others criticize them as outdated and suffering from frame rate drops. The sound design is highlighted as a standout feature, but overall, the graphics are described as lacking polish and depth, contributing to an unsatisfying gameplay experience.
“Character abilities are one of a kind and the aesthetic is sci-fi.”
“The characters, environments, and on-screen action graphics are good, and the sound of the weapons have 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.”
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game as excessive and frustrating, often feeling pointless due to bugs and a lack of engaging story. DLC content further compounds the issue by introducing more grind without meaningful rewards, and many users express dissatisfaction with achievement tracking and the overall time investment required. Some hope for future updates that could improve the grinding experience, such as an endless grinding system similar to Diablo's greater rifts.
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.
“Too buggy, no story, grindy for no reason.”
“The game is very buggy.”
“Still buggy.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing lag and limited frame rate options, particularly at the menu stage. While the gameplay itself is generally enjoyable, there are calls for improvements in visual elements and user interface to enhance overall performance.
“I don't know where people are talking about optimization problems.”
“The game is slightly unoptimized; it needs more work with colors to make it more vibrant, and the UI could look better. I was locked at 29 FPS in the beginning of the menu, but afterwards, I got 70 FPS in-game. Changing settings doesn't seem to affect the FPS much, and the options feel kind of limited. You should be able to prone or crouch at least, and there should be some military support while going to the evac.”
“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 menu, and even in-game, it only reached 70 FPS. Changing settings doesn't seem to affect the FPS, and the options feel quite limited. There should at least be the ability to prone or crouch, and some military support would be appreciated while heading to the evac.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated 7/10, indicating a solid level of enjoyment in revisiting the content, though it may not offer enough variety or incentives to keep players engaged for extended periods. Players appreciate the experience but suggest that additional features or modes could enhance long-term replay value.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this post-apocalyptic zombie co-op isometric shooter is described as very fun and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“A very fun and funny post-apocalyptic zombie co-op isometric shooter!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the map design received praise, the emotional impact is diminished by the poor quality of colors and foliage, suggesting that visual enhancements are needed to elevate the overall experience.
