Zombie Desperation

About

"Zombie Desperation" is a horror-themed shooting game where you fight off hordes of zombies in six different scenarios. With simple yet action-packed gameplay, the goal is to achieve a high score and climb the online leaderboards while unlocking new weapons. The game features handmade horror graphics, an original soundtrack, and Steam achievements, with trading cards coming soon.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay, perfect for casual gamers looking for a mindless shooting experience.
Easy to achieve 100% completion in a short amount of time, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
Decent graphics and sound for a low-cost game, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.

Repetitive gameplay with only six levels that lack depth and variety, leading to a quick sense of boredom.
Very easy difficulty level, which may not satisfy players looking for a challenge.
Lack of story, bosses, and meaningful progression, making it feel like a simple clicker game rather than a fully developed title.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as simple and reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, offering an enjoyable yet unchallenging experience for both casual and hardcore gamers. While the action is engaging and the game features various weapons and pickups, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, especially in the later levels. Overall, it provides decent fun for its low price, but it may not hold long-term interest.
- “From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
- “The short of it: inexpensive gallery shooter featuring zombies, mutants, shotguns, flamethrowers, etc. good fun for the price, with online leaderboards, lots of gameplay customization, and a fair challenge.”
- “For the simplistic gameplay, sometimes it gets addicting; you can't help but watch the timer go and go while you keep shooting everything that moves.”
- “So we have a game here that's deficient in art, gameplay, graphics, engine... the $1.50 price tag would be acceptable if the game was, but it isn't.”
- “Gameplay is very not interesting, boring.”
- “However, around level 4-6 the gameplay starts getting old.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the hand-drawn art style reminiscent of old-school survival horror and arcade games, while others criticize the overall quality, likening it to outdated flash games. Despite the decent artwork, many feel that the graphics do not elevate the gameplay experience, which is often described as simplistic and lacking depth. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but a significant drawback for others.
- “Handmade horror graphics inspired by old school survival horror games.”
- “Love the art style of the zombies; it reminds me of the old shooter arcade games.”
- “Nice hand-drawn art style, reminiscent of a flash style of gaming.”
- “Zombie desperation is like one of those old school cover shooter arcade games (think Time Crisis) but exchanging the 3D graphics for really badly hand-drawn zombie 'art'.”
- “So we have a game here that's deficient in art, gameplay, graphics, engine... the $1.50 price tag would be acceptable if the game was, but it isn't.”
- “And graphics are terrible since the very first image; more than a mobile game, it seems like one of those Flash games or whatever that we saw in 2000 on Windows XP.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as decent but somewhat repetitive, with a mix of styles ranging from chilling horror to rock action that fits the gameplay well. While it effectively maintains player motivation, some users feel it could be improved, particularly in terms of weapon audio. Overall, the soundtrack is a mixed bag, with both positive and negative feedback.
- “An original soundtrack, ranging from chilling horror to rock action!”
- “To start with the good, the graphics are decent, audio and music fit well.”
- “Zd has a fairly decent if repetitive soundtrack, but the weapon audio could be better.”
- “And it's better not to talk about the music.”
- “The music holds up the motivation.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks any narrative depth, featuring no story, bosses, or engaging cutscenes, which results in a simplistic experience with only three types of zombies and minimal gameplay variety. Players express disappointment over the absence of a storyline, indicating that even a basic plot could have enhanced the overall experience.
- “There is no story, no bosses, only three zombie types (normal, armored, and mutated) and will take less than an hour to get all the achievements.”
- “In any case, Zombie Desperation reminded me of these games, but it is a rather simplified version as there's only one background for each level (no animation whatsoever) and the cutscenes (in-game movement) and the story are completely missing here.”
- “Now for the bad, there is no story; hell, even a simple story would have worked, no cover system, and no bosses.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game's translations, often leading to laughter due to their quirky nature. The lightheartedness of the translations adds a unique charm, prompting a desire to engage with the translators in a fun, informal setting.
- “I'm happy when they translate something from English, but I can't stop myself from laughing at these translations! I'd love to meet all the translators and talk in Italian... it would be the greatest meeting in the world, hands down.”
- “I'm happy when they translate something from English, but I can't stop myself from laughing at these translations. I would love to meet all the translators and talk in Italian; it would be the greatest meeting in the world, hands down.”