Zed Survival
- February 20, 2018
- JibbyJib
Get on Steam"Zed Survival" is a first-person shooter game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Players must scavenge for resources, craft weapons, and build bases to survive while fighting off hordes of the undead. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with a range of difficulty settings to suit different skill levels. Explore a vast open world, complete missions, and customize your character to suit your playstyle.
Reviews
- Nice and relatively relaxing pixel art game with a fun gameplay experience.
- Offers a variety of weapons and scaling difficulty, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
- Great value for the price, providing a fun time killer with potential for community engagement.
- Game is very short, with some players completing it in about an hour, leading to potential boredom.
- Technical issues and low-quality graphics detract from the overall experience, making it feel like a demo.
- Lacks multiplayer options and customization features, limiting replayability and player engagement.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its depth, featuring 20 different weapon types and mechanics like turrets and weapon rarity, which enhance the experience of battling zombies. However, this is somewhat undermined by technical issues in the game's engine, and players can quickly acquire powerful weapons, potentially diminishing long-term engagement.
“There's a welcome depth in the game mechanics, with 20 different weapon types, turrets, and even weapon rarity to help you shoot those zombies.”
“After 20 minutes of gameplay, you already have the best weapon in the game and plenty of ammo.”
“Good gameplay.”
“There's a welcome depth in the game mechanics, with 20 different weapon types, turrets, and even weapon rarity to help you shoot those zombies. However, this is all let down by a lazy technical implementation from the game engine side of things.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a distinctive retro pixel art style that some players appreciate, but others criticize for its outdated appearance and lack of customization options. Additionally, there are no settings available to adjust the resolution or enhance the low-quality visuals, limiting players' ability to improve their experience.
“Great art style!”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There is no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by a well-curated soundtrack that complements the game's setting and mood, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The music perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
“The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, effectively complementing the atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.
“The music perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is immersive and really sets the mood for the game.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, making each moment feel unique.”
