Zombie Builder Defense
- November 2, 2018
- Noham Games
"Zombie Builder Defense" is a free-to-play top-down shooter where players must survive against hordes of zombies using a variety of weapons and turrets. The game features 4-player multiplayer co-op, 40 waves of 5 zombie types and 4 unique bosses, and an endless mode. Build and fortify your base to withstand relentless attacks and team up with friends to increase your chances of survival.
Reviews
- The game is a lot of fun, especially when played with friends, providing hours of entertainment for a very low price.
- Despite its simplicity, the gameplay is engaging and offers a decent challenge, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback and have shown potential for future improvements and updates.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can significantly disrupt the gameplay experience.
- There is a lack of content, including limited upgrades, weapons, and levels, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
- Multiplayer functionality is often unreliable, with issues such as difficulty joining games and a low player base.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable building mechanics and the ability to upgrade blocks, which adds depth despite some players finding it monotonous. While the gameplay is often described as simple and mindless, it is also engaging and fun, with a smooth experience and challenging elements that keep players invested. The game offers a satisfying progression system, allowing players to enhance their strategies as they become more familiar with the mechanics.
“I like the gameplay aspects of it, like the ability to upgrade blocks and build as you see fit.”
“For the simple nature of its concept, it really makes it work very well, with fun, challenging, engrossing, and exciting gameplay that makes up for only having so much depth.”
“The building mechanic is nice and simple so that you can have a simple defense that, as you learn the game, becomes more sophisticated with upgrades.”
“-5 for doing so with monotonous gameplay that had me gnawing my own arm, just to feel something.”
“Gameplay: 7 | expected: 3 -- no one really plays these for gameplay, just mindless and it was way better than expected.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the unexpected quality and dynamic lighting effects, while others felt that the visuals lacked polish and could benefit from further development. Despite these criticisms, many noted that the graphics were still better than average for the genre, offering a decent experience at a great price.
“Graphics were better than expected with day and night cycles; the usage of lighting, or lack thereof, was comical, adding that extra little bit of 'oh crap!' that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“I just wish that the devs put a little bit more time into this game and add a bit more polish to the graphics.”
“Great price for the game, but could have better graphics (not a big problem). Would love to see events to get people involved.”
“Graphics: 8 | expected: 6 -- better than most in the genre with a little flash game kind of feel.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, indicating that the prospect of replaying through numerous levels feels tedious and unappealing, particularly for a second attempt.
“I didn't feel like grinding through forty levels again for a second attempt.”
“The grinding is tedious and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“After hours of grinding, I still felt like I was making no progress at all.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be particularly humorous when enjoyed with friends, highlighting its ability to generate laughter and fun in a social setting.
“This game is hilarious when played with friends!”
“The humor in this game keeps us laughing throughout our sessions.”
“I love how the witty dialogue and funny scenarios make every playthrough enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated moderately at 6/10, indicating that while there are some elements that encourage players to return, such as varied gameplay or unlockable content, it may not offer enough depth or diversity to keep players engaged long-term.
“The game lacks enough variety in its missions to keep me coming back for more.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The choices you make don't significantly alter the outcome, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting a smooth gameplay experience and no noticeable bugs.
“Great little game, plays really well and is bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant lag, particularly on laptops, regardless of their specifications, making for a less smooth gameplay experience.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express skepticism about the monetization strategy, suspecting it may be a temporary tactic to avoid appearing as a cash grab.
“After playing for a handful of hours, I decided to check if the monetization features were only temporary to avoid looking like a cash grab, and to my surprise, they were not.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra money.”