Like the song says, good guys finish last, and in this case, they also finish homeless and on fire. Welcome to Zombidle, Berzerk Studio's newest idle game, or tap game; whatever, you do you, man.
The game features a fun and engaging art style with humorous character designs and a variety of spells and units to upgrade.
The developers are very active in the community, providing regular updates and engaging with players through streams and events.
The game allows for keyboard clicking, which enhances the gameplay experience and makes it more interactive compared to traditional clickers.
The game can become repetitive over time, with a grind-heavy progression that may deter some players.
There are issues with server connectivity that can lead to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences.
The pacing of the game can vary, slowing down significantly during later stages unless players invest in premium currency.
gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
67%
3%
The gameplay of this clicker game is characterized by a typical rinse-and-repeat mechanic, but it offers a variety of engaging and humorous mechanics that can keep players entertained for extended periods. While the game features enjoyable crafting and loot systems, it suffers from performance issues, including lag and buggy saving, which can detract from the experience. Overall, it appeals primarily to fans of idle gameplay, with a strong emphasis on long-term progression and regular updates, though it may become repetitive for some players.
“A cool interpretation of clickers, interesting game mechanics.”
“The game has a lot of content and gameplay, so you can enjoy playing for a long time.”
“It's a grindy clicker game that feels like Clicker Heroes but with gorgeous illustrations and loot grinding mechanics.”
“This makes this one really glitchy and gameplay stutters while info is sent back and forth.”
“That being said, progression slows down to a crawl and gameplay becomes repetitive after the first few maps.”
“Until that point, it's a very mindless grind to area X and reset mechanic that gets a little too repetitive before anything interesting unlocks.”
humor
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating its lighthearted and satirical tone that effectively offsets the repetitive nature of idle gameplay. Many highlight the clever jokes, funny interactions with the developers, and amusing easter eggs, such as selling one's soul for in-game currency. Overall, the game's comedic elements, including fourth-wall breaks and humorous descriptions, contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a fun choice for casual play.
“You can also buy property in hell, and there is a funny easter egg in the microtransaction store page where you can sell your real-life soul for a million gems, triggering some secret dialogue between you and the devs. It's good stuff.”
“The developer breaks the 4th wall now and again, and it's actually quite funny.”
“The devs are on Twitch, and I gotta say, they are a fun and funny group to interact with.”
graphics
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
4%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a vibrant, cartoonish art style with goofy character designs that enhance its whimsical and morbid aesthetic. While many players appreciate the visuals and find them enjoyable, some note that the graphics are not the primary focus of idle games, and there are concerns about performance issues and resource consumption. Overall, the game is praised for its unique art style and humor, making it visually appealing compared to other idle games.
“The game is carried by its aesthetics and art style.”
“I love the morbid cartoony graphics, that's the first thing that drew me to it.”
“The art style is genuinely adorable and fun to look at.”
“Couldn't get into it both because of the graphics and I prefer different clicker gameplay.”
“It froze Steam, froze my computer, eats far too many resources, especially for such a low graphics game... gee, wonder why it needs so much.”
“(Just look at my profile, you will see the thousands of hours I've poured into other clickers.) I have to admit I passed this game up long ago on Kong as the graphics were mediocre and the grind was too heavy.”
grinding
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game is widely regarded as excessively grindy, with many players finding the repetitive nature of item farming and crafting tedious, even for idle genre standards. While some appreciate the rewarding progression system and the motivation from unlockable content, others feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and a sense of tedium. Overall, it appeals to hardcore grinding fans but may not be suitable for those seeking a more balanced gameplay experience.
“If you are hardcore, save your time; there is almost no depth and too much grinding even for idle genre standards.”
“The game boils down to eternal grinding.”
“Serious grind, on a level that grind doesn't even begin to explain it; you would get more progression farming bitcoin.”
monetization
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
37%
56%
The monetization model of the game primarily relies on microtransactions, particularly for diamonds, but many players find these purchases balanced and not essential for progression. The absence of ads in the Steam version, which previously provided bonuses in other platforms, has led to some complaints, as players miss the option to watch ads for perks. Overall, while the game incorporates microtransactions, they are generally viewed as optional and not overly intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.
“It's because of the frequency of diamond drops that I consider this to have the most balanced microtransactions, since you'll always get enough to purchase upgrades in due time, and they never feel like they are required.”
“It's got some really cool game mechanics that make it a worthwhile experience, and the microtransactions never feel forced upon you.”
“Clicker games are designed to give you this brain sensation that you are accomplishing something, but they are just a time sink, designed in a way to extend your grind as much as possible, so your impatience makes you buy diamonds or whatever currency they have in microtransactions.”
“The Steam client kneecaps your gem income and 'devil's specials' as there's no advertisements and this game is built around having that.”
“1) According to the developer's Twitter, this game's 70% revenue comes from the in-game shop and only 30% from ads (which are not present on the Steam version).”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
79%
7%
The game's story is largely considered minimal or non-existent, with many players noting that it lacks a compelling narrative, akin to other idle clickers. While some appreciate the humorous content and light-hearted mechanics, others feel that the absence of a substantial storyline detracts from the overall experience. In contrast, a few players enjoyed the quirky premise of controlling a necromancer and his zombie army, highlighting that the gameplay can still be engaging despite the weak narrative.
“In Zombidle, you help Bob the necromancer and his army of monsters on their quest to conquer the overworld.”
“I loved the story, some of the mechanics, and the nice graphics (+ the villagers running in flames :) ).”
“Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to assume the role of an evil wizard, with your very own horde of zombies and other assorted monsters.”
“✅ This game has no story.”
“Unfortunately, Zombidle is just a clone of Clicker Heroes, which is already quite an old story.”
“Tons of content that has been created, amusing puns, not exactly much of a storyline, but you don't need a storyline either for this.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
32%
9%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the stellar metal soundtrack and its unique flair, while others criticize the overall quality and the need for frequent adjustments to audio settings. Many players appreciate the comedic art and writing, but there are complaints about the inconsistency in music quality, leading to a frustrating user experience. Overall, the soundtrack stands out positively for its creativity, particularly in a genre often lacking in character.
“The soundtrack is absolutely stellar.”
“It's not often I come across a game with a metal soundtrack, and one that's as great as the one in Zombidle definitely deserves some recognition.”
“Instead of being just another clicker hero ripoff, this game has its own flair, with a crafting system and regular events, not to mention a pretty snazzy soundtrack.”
“Cons, music sucks.”
“It's weird to have to lower the volume on new age music after tuning it up to listen to metal.”
“Bob the necromancer (butchering his favorite song by the Hooters):”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including frame skips and buggy saving mechanisms, particularly on certain setups. However, the Steam version is noted to be better optimized, offering improved performance compared to other versions. Overall, optimization remains a major concern for players.
“Steam version is much better optimized and everything.”
“Performance is a lot better on this version.”
“All in all, the theme of the game is nice, gameplay loop is okay and a lot of variety to help you progress, but idling is poorly implemented, performance issues occur very often and saving is buggy.”
“Only sore point is the optimization: this simple game eats a lot of performance.”
“I can play Planetside 2 at a decent configuration (which is the worst performance game ever), but I get frame skips on Zombidle.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, stutters, and slow loading times, which are particularly surprising given its simple clicker/idler genre. Many players experience performance issues, including buggy autosave features and loading glitches, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some find the game entertaining, the lack of optimization and persistent bugs significantly hinder the experience.
“Entertaining to an extent and bug-free as far as I can tell.”
“For some very unknown reasons, this game is insanely unoptimized... freezes, stutters, slow motion, slow loading... it's a clicker/idler for God's sake... for reference, GTA V runs on medium-high settings with above 40 fps... it isn't perfect, but I shouldn't have such issues.”
“All in all, the theme of the game is nice, the gameplay loop is okay, and there's a lot of variety to help you progress, but idling is poorly implemented, performance issues occur very often, and saving is buggy.”
“Plus, loading glitches really turned me off playing, associated with the cross-platform saves and switching between desktop and mobile (Android) when out and about.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game offers a degree of replayability, primarily due to its crafting elements and specific missions, which can keep players engaged despite its idle clicker nature. However, it is still seen as somewhat repetitive, typical of the genre, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term appeal.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“There's some crafting and specific missions, which adds to the replayability. After all, all those idle clickers take forever to be completed.”
“So, another idle clicker, and you bet it's just the same thing again. The only 'good thing' here is that there's some crafting and specific missions to beat, so it may have some 'replayability'. After all, all those idle clickers take forever to be completed.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as fun, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and engaging!”
“The game creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere that keeps you hooked!”
“The overall ambiance enhances the gameplay experience significantly!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is marked by a vibrant, cartoonish art style and quirky character designs, complemented by a wide array of spells and units to upgrade. The inclusion of unique bosses from crossover events with Newgrounds creators adds depth and variety to the character experience. Overall, players appreciate the engaging and diverse character progression elements.