ZHIVE

About

ZHIVE is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Ominous Entertainment and was released on August 23, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Living life forms detected, enemies have entered the ZHive looking for survivors, command the undead and overwhelm your enemies! Zhive is a small and simple strategy game where you have to direct and support the undead on the map by selecting the areas where you want them to spawn and then direct them to a target area. But be careful, think strategically. The soldiers are well equipped and can de…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun strategic gameplay where players control zombies instead of survivors, offering a unique twist.
Decent graphics and atmosphere that enhance the overall experience.
Great for short, casual play sessions, making it a good option for quick entertainment.

Severely lacking in content with only two levels available, making it feel incomplete.
Repetitive gameplay and limited replayability, which may not justify the price.
Many features and improvements are needed, such as more levels, a level editor, and better camera controls.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's story is noted for its potential, with players expressing a desire for a deeper narrative to enhance the gameplay experience. While some find the current storyline lacking, others appreciate the thrilling twist of not supporting the traditional hero archetype, adding a unique perspective to the gameplay.
- “The game is very thrilling to play, and this time around, you aren't rooting for the SWAT team who's on a survivor rescue mission to win.”
- “It looks good; there is interesting gameplay that deserves to be pushed further with more storyline, and hopefully, the coming soon level will be there.”
- “There is no story or anything that can make it worth playing.”
- “It looks good, but there is an interesting gameplay that deserves to be pushed further with more storyline.”
- “The game is very thrilling to play, but this time around, you aren't rooting for the SWAT team on a survivor rescue mission.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is well-received for its interesting mechanics and solid execution, but players express a desire for more levels and a deeper storyline. Additionally, there is a call for a level editor to enhance player creativity and engagement. Overall, while the gameplay is strong, there is potential for further development.
- “It looks good; there is interesting gameplay that deserves to be pushed further with more storyline, and hopefully the coming soon level will be there.”
- “It has the gameplay down right; now, all it needs to do is roll out a few... ahem, I mean a lot more levels, and maybe add in a level editor so that players can create some cool maps of their own!”
- “The graphics and gameplay are good.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in Zhive are generally considered decent, with some users praising their quality alongside the music and gameplay. However, there are criticisms regarding the overall experience, suggesting that while the visuals are satisfactory, they do not compensate for other shortcomings in the game.
- “The graphics and gameplay are good.”
- “Nice graphics and music.”
- “Zhive has decent enough graphics, but is severely lacking in everything else.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users finding it annoying, while others appreciate it alongside the game's nice graphics.
- “The music is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment more immersive.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and keeps me engaged throughout the game.”
- “The music is really annoying.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and grating.”
- “I found the music to be quite off-putting.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is effectively enhanced by its dark map design, which aligns well with the overall theme, although some players may find it overly dim.
- “The map might be a bit too dark for my taste, but it fits perfectly with the atmosphere and the theme.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that the game currently offers limited replayability, suggesting that there are few incentives or variations to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “There isn't much replayability at the moment.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”