Zombie Derby 2

About

Zombie Derby 2 is a racing game where you drive through hordes of zombies, using a variety of upgradable vehicles and weapons. The game features multiple stages with challenging terrain and increasingly difficult zombie attacks. Your goal is to survive and reach the safehouse at the end of each stage. With its destructive gameplay and post-apocalyptic setting, Zombie Derby 2 offers a fun and thrilling experience for fans of zombie and racing games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of vehicles and zombie-slaying mechanics.
Improved graphics and controls compared to its predecessor, making it a more polished experience.
Good replay value with multiple levels and upgrade options, suitable for short gaming sessions.

Linear progression and grinding are necessary, making the gameplay feel repetitive and tedious.
Lack of customization options for controls and minimal interface tweaks can hinder the experience.
The game feels like a mobile port with shallow mechanics and low-quality visuals, not meeting PC gaming standards.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, consisting of eight themed levels (such as snow and desert) without any substantial narrative or lore. While there are side missions and varied vehicles, the overall experience feels more like an arcade game than a story-driven adventure, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative engagement.
- “The game features 8 'story' levels, each with a unique theme such as snow, desert, and army, but unfortunately lacks any actual story or lore to tie them together.”
- “While there are side missions available, the main story consists of 8 maps that players can complete to achieve all the achievements.”
- “This game is more of a pick-up-and-play arcade experience rather than a story-driven adventure, focusing less on narrative and more on gameplay.”
- “The story is still non-existent, and that's an untapped potential.”
- “There are 8 'story' levels, but the content consists only of themes like snow, desert, and army, with no actual story or lore explaining what is going on.”
- “This isn’t a story-driven game; it’s a pick-up-and-play arcade game without an emphasis on high scores or score attacks.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The graphics in the game show some improvement over its predecessor, featuring better-looking cars and a few new zombie designs, but overall, they remain lackluster and lack detail. While players can adjust the resolution, there are limited options for enhancing the visuals, leading to a perception of emptiness and minimal content. Overall, the aesthetics are deemed decent, but the graphics do not significantly elevate the gaming experience.
- “It's Zombie Derby, but with more content and improved visuals.”
- “+ decent aesthetics and graphics.”
- “While you can set the game resolution, there's no other meaningful interface tweaks at all, so there's no way to improve the lackluster visuals.”
- “Overview: low quality graphics and lack of details has not much impact on the end process.”
- “There are improved graphics, slightly better looking cars, one or two new zombies, the rest are almost identical or literally identical to the original game and the mechanics are exactly the same.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music quality in the game is generally considered better, with a good soundtrack that some players appreciate. However, others find it generic and overly loud, leading them to turn it off after a short period of gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is good.”
- “The sound and music quality are impressive.”
- “There is of course the most important option to turn music off, which I guarantee you will be clicking in about an hour of game time.”
- “The music is acceptable for me.”
- “Better music quality.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay has seen improvements in graphics and controls compared to its predecessor, with enhanced enemy and environment design. However, many elements remain unchanged, including the mechanics and a majority of the zombie types, leading to concerns about the game's attempt to extend gameplay without significant innovation.
- “Visually, the enemies and the environment have been created, colored, and textured better. The controls and mechanics have improved from the previous version.”
- “There are improved graphics and slightly better-looking cars. While one or two new zombies have been introduced, many are almost identical or literally the same as in the original game, and the mechanics remain unchanged.”
- “The real issue is that it tries to extend gameplay.”
- “There are improved graphics, slightly better looking cars, one or two new zombies, the rest are almost identical or literally identical to the original game and the mechanics are exactly the same.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, as the linear progression requires significant effort before advancing to each level. This repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience.
- “Progression is far too linear, and grinding before each level is a necessity.”
- “Mainly it's the linear progression and a fair amount of grinding.”
- “Linear progression and grinding.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Zombie Derby 2 has been criticized for its monetization strategy, as it is perceived as a cash grab by developers who have ported a free mobile app to Steam without offering the same in-app purchases, resulting in a frustrating and unwinnable experience for players.
- “Zombie Derby 2 is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by highly unethical mobile app developers.”
- “This game flat out doesn't offer the same in-app purchases that the online versions do, forcing you to play at a disadvantage, making it unwinnable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its good optimization and stable frame rates, although some users express frustration over the inability to change controls. Overall, it is confirmed to be well-optimized.
- “Good optimization and stable FPS, but I can't change controls.”
- “But hey... at least I can confirm it's well optimized.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally find the game to have good replay value, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers excellent replay value, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the diverse choices available.”
- “The multiple endings and varied character paths make me want to replay the game again and again.”