Zombie Defense
- September 30, 2016
- Teyon
- 6h median play time
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Get on Play Store"Zombie Defense" is a real-time strategy game where players must defend their base from hordes of zombies. Use a variety of weapons, special upgrades, and strategic planning to survive each wave. With endless levels, multiple difficulty options, and online cooperative play, the challenge to stay alive is always present.
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Reviews
- monetization425 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to remove ads using in-game currency, which they find fair and innovative. However, numerous users express frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly unskippable ones that disrupt gameplay, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience. While some players are willing to pay for ad removal, others feel that the current ad load detracts significantly from the game's enjoyment.
“This game has no ads unless you want it to with getting free shields!”
“An honest app that gives you a genuine choice of grinding it out or in-app purchasing your way to victory.”
“Perfect example of a free game with in-app purchases totally optional.”
“I played this game for years only to open it up and all my progress and unlocks gone just so I would watch ads. I'm not impressed nor should that be allowed.”
“Loved it before the ads and greedy developers who changed the options to buy stuff from $1 - $20.00 for weapons and upgrades but now it's died with so many ads and no more peace of mind playing all day.”
“The ads are too obtrusive and they're very easy to click by mistake.”
- graphics322 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as good or excellent, while others criticize them as mediocre or in need of improvement. Some users highlight the game's smooth performance and enjoyable visuals, but there are frequent mentions of graphical bugs and a desire for updates to enhance the overall quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, there is a clear call for enhancements to elevate the gaming experience further.
“Great graphics, excellent controls.”
“Amazing graphics, very good replay value, massive unit/upgrade selection and not at all money hungry.”
“Incredible experience in playing this game amazing graphics.”
“The graphics need updating and the gameplay needs an update too.”
“The graphics are too poor and the direction is bad; the environment and the level type are not good. I just gave one star because you tried creating a video game.”
“Graphics are horrible; ads every second, confusing.”
- story317 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as basic but enjoyable, with players expressing a desire for more depth and variety in the narrative. Many reviewers appreciate the engaging gameplay and the inclusion of missions, but they frequently request additional missions, characters, and a more developed storyline to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the game offers a fun tower defense experience, it lacks a compelling narrative that could elevate it further.
“Great story behind everything and each level is set great.”
“I particularly like the mission description aspect of the game.”
“The thought and effort that's gone into the game shows in all its facets, the campaigns and bonus missions, the number of varied units, the diverse skill tree, the amount of viable strategic options, the tidy graphics.”
“So I've got to the end and finished but there's no ending story or anything... seems incomplete of a storyline.”
“I would give it 5 stars but it kind of feels like they slacked off on the storyline at the end since there wasn't any and it needs more levels as well as some more things to spend my money on.”
“I love this game a long time ago when I was a kid I downloaded this game and I love it I enjoy it I have many upgrades and money and then I uninstall it because the mission is so hard and I download it again.”
- gameplay192 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and smooth controls, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. Many users appreciate the blend of tower defense and real-time strategy elements, as well as the ability to progress without mandatory purchases. However, some criticisms include intrusive ads, occasional lag, and repetitive levels, which can detract from the overall experience.
“I appreciate that you can simply minimize or quit during gameplay and it will save progress autonomously.”
“Incredible gameplay, difficult missions, great upgrade system, great money system, this game is a perfect representation of what a zombie wave game is supposed to be.”
“The gameplay is smooth and the depth of personalization is insane, the way I play this game will not be the same way you play this game and that's simply because we have different definitions of fun.”
“Horrible gameplay.”
“More ads than gameplay.”
“The gameplay is decent, but the UI is poorly designed.”
- stability65 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during higher levels and intense gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance and minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that stability problems, including lag and bugs, detract from the gaming experience. Regular updates have been noted as helpful in addressing some of these issues, but many players still encounter frustrating interruptions.
“Really good game... no glitches so far.”
“Great game, smooth gameplay, no glitches. I can play this for hours at a time.”
“Very good game, no glitches at all, keep it up!”
“This game is nice but it keeps buggy.”
“I would have put 5 stars but the game freezes after you beat a wave.”
“It freezes my phone and I have to force restart it.”
- replayability38 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players frequently returning to levels for upgrades and challenges, making it highly engaging and addictive. Users appreciate the variety of gameplay options, upgrade paths, and the absence of pay-to-win mechanics, which contribute to its long-lasting appeal. Overall, it is regarded as one of the most replayable mobile games available, offering hours of entertainment.
“It's a simple tower defense style game that gives you the chance to move people around, has great replay value and is not pay to win; getting money is easy as you can replay levels to get more.”
“Incredible replay value.”
“The upgrade tree is awesome and the replay value is phenomenal for a phone tower defense game!”
“However, there are a couple of things this game needs that will enhance the gameplay, add replayability, and attract a lot more people.”
“Replay value is decent; money is easy to acquire.”
“Most replay value I have seen in a cell phone game.”
- music33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, players express disappointment with the lack of in-game music, describing it as repetitive or entirely absent, which detracts from the gameplay experience. While the menu music is praised, many users feel that adding background music during levels would enhance the excitement and immersion. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating varied and atmospheric tracks to complement the action and alleviate the monotony of sound effects.
“Love the opening music.”
“Some minimalistic, atmospheric music would also go down a treat!”
“Add music during a mission that will make it more exciting!”
“The only thing I don't like about the game is there is no music at all.”
“Everything works and all, but it needs action like music in the background.”
“No music or ambient sound anywhere.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and rewarding, with many upgrades accessible through gameplay rather than paywalls. While some describe the experience as a bit tedious, especially in later stages, others appreciate the ability to farm for resources without spending money, making it a fun and engaging mobile game. The balance of grinding and gameplay keeps players invested, though opinions vary on the extent of grinding required.
“Needs a lot of grinding, thus ruining the game.”
“I've literally spent hours just farming for money to spend on all the awesome upgrades.”
“Good game, but after a while it gets tedious.”
- humor10 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the zombie characters and their quirky dialogue amusing. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements, such as the humorous way zombies announce their arrival and the entertaining animations during gameplay. Overall, the game is described as consistently funny, contributing to its lasting appeal among players.
“Love the description, funny.”
“Not violent at all but funny before waves because zombies say 'we're coming' in a funny voice.”
“I love how the way zombies die; it looks so funny.”
“It won't hit the male boss; it's not funny to see the same old jokes.”
“The humor feels forced and often falls flat.”
“I expected clever wit, but instead got tired clichés.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and quick loading times, particularly on tablets. However, some users report significant lag and crashes at higher speeds, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, there are notable performance issues that need addressing.
“Game starts quickly and runs smoothly.”
“The performance on my MMX Unite 2 is also excellent.”
“Fun to play and well optimized.”
“The criticism I can give it is that at 3x to 4x speed there is a significant drop in performance.”
“I have played this game before and uninstalled it due to performance issues.”
“This is one of the best zombie games I've ever played... it lags pretty bad; the more I play, the more times it force closes. Please fix the performance.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, noting its immersive 3D experience that makes them feel as if they are part of the game world. Despite some grindy elements, the overall enjoyment and realism contribute to a strong emotional connection.
“I love it! It is so real; it made me feel like I was in the game. It is 3D awesome! Whoever thought of this game is a genius.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players enjoying its immersive qualities and engaging music. Many find it captivating enough to keep them playing until all missions are completed, indicating a strong connection to the game's environment. However, some players suggest that the introduction of permanent heroes could enhance the experience further.
“Some minimalistic, atmospheric music would also go down a treat!”
“I couldn't stop playing until I finished all the missions. They should consider using permanent heroes instead of new soldiers in every mission, but that's just my preference. I really enjoy the atmosphere the most.”
