ZOMBI
- August 18, 2015
Ubisoft's super-immersive zombie game infects the PS4, but there's not enough improvement to justify it to previous owners.
You’re still breathing, for now, but how long will you survive the labyrinth of London’s streets and underground canals, abandoned by the outside world and surrounded by infected? The horrifying remains of humanity, ravaged by the terrifying disease, are shuffling through the streets, waiting at every turn to prey on your living flesh. The nail-biting survival experience of ZombiU™ has been upgr…
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Reviews
- Unique balance of permadeath and linear design creates a compelling survival horror experience.
- Great use of atmosphere and location enhances the tension and fear-inducing aspects of the game.
- Enjoyable melee combat and a variety of weapons contribute to the overall fun of the gameplay.
- Numerous technical issues, including bugs and clunky controls, detract from the overall experience.
- Lack of significant improvements over the original ZombiU, making it feel outdated.
- Repetitive combat and a disappointing story lead to a less engaging end-game experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of Zombi are criticized for being rough and dated, with minimal improvements over the original ZombiU. Reviewers note numerous bugs and clunky visuals that detract from the overall experience, alongside a lack of engaging gameplay mechanics.
“Zombi is hardly a deluxe version of ZombiU, with numerous bugs and few graphical improvements.”
“The dated visuals and lackluster gameplay mechanics offer no significant advantages over the original.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by significant issues, including game-ending glitches, a lack of second screen features, and a generally buggy experience that can disrupt gameplay. Players also report repetitive combat and limitations with inventory management, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the core gameplay remains engaging for survival horror fans.
“Glitches can ruin runs.”
“Outside of the game-ending glitches and the poorly designed collection mission, the experience is tension-filled and easily right up there with the best survival horror titles available today.”
“The loss of the Wii U game pad, repetitive combat, buggy performance, and a 30fps port make for a frustrating experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being terrible and featuring unsatisfying endings, with some reviewers noting that it suffers from clunky controls and rough graphics. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its tension-filled atmosphere, positioning it among the top survival horror titles.
“The story is clunky and lacks coherence, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
“The narrative is filled with unsatisfying endings that leave you feeling disappointed.”
“The overall story feels poorly constructed and fails to deliver a compelling experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is effectively unsettling, leveraging its location and subject matter to create a modern survival horror experience that remains impactful despite being a basic port. Players note the presence of jump scares and an intriguing ambiance that enhances the overall tension.
“Zombi still manages to hold up well three years on thanks to the way it makes great use of its location, subject matter, and atmosphere to create an unnerving modern survival horror.”
“Delivers on jump scares and a somewhat interesting atmosphere.”
“A rather basic port instead of a revised version of an underrated gem it needed to be, Zombi still manages to hold up well three years on thanks to the way it makes great use of its location, subject matter, and atmosphere to create an unnerving modern survival horror.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion that a horror game should deliver.”
“Despite the potential for a chilling experience, the atmosphere falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for dated visuals and lackluster mechanics, with many feeling it offers no significant advantages over the original version.
“The dated visuals and lackluster gameplay mechanics make it feel like a step back, with no real advantages over the original debut.”
“Gameplay feels repetitive and uninspired, lacking the innovation that would keep players engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts significantly from the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Not smelling too fresh on new-gen
Zombi is hardly a deluxe version of ZombiU, with numerous bugs and few graphical improvements. It's still a good survival game, but feels outdated and misses the Wii U Game Pad.
50%Zombi Review
Ubisoft's super-immersive zombie game infects the PS4, but there's not enough improvement to justify it to previous owners.
80%Zombi Review
All in all, Zombi is a game that is much welcomed in the new platforms. It opens up a large space for a new audience barely compromising on features. It is a game where every aspect of it is very good, albeit never extraordinary. It's a very enjoyable game, but the combination of design choices make it feel both unique and strange.
85%
