Zombie Desperation

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Zombie Desperation is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by Ominous Entertainment and was released on March 21, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that provides a satisfying experience for casual gamers.
Eerie art style and decent sound effects enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
Easy to achieve 100% completion in a short amount of time, making it a good option for achievement hunters.

Repetitive gameplay with limited variety in levels and enemy types, leading to a lack of depth.
No story or significant challenge, making the game feel shallow and unengaging after a while.
Graphics and animations are subpar, resembling outdated Flash games rather than a polished product.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, offering simple yet action-packed mechanics that cater to both casual and hardcore gamers. While it features enjoyable elements like temporary weapons and online leaderboards, many players find it lacks depth and becomes repetitive, particularly in the later levels. Overall, it provides decent fun for its low price, but the simplicity may not satisfy those seeking a more challenging experience.
- “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 very not interesting, boring.”
- “However, around level 4-6 the gameplay starts getting old.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, featuring a hand-drawn art style that evokes nostalgia for old-school survival horror and arcade games, which some players appreciate. However, others criticize the quality as subpar, likening it to outdated flash games. Overall, while the eerie and creative designs of the zombies are praised, the execution leaves much to be desired, with some reviewers finding the graphics disappointing.
- “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'.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks any narrative depth, with reviewers consistently noting that there is no story to engage with, only a straightforward zombie shooting experience. Players are thrown directly into action without any context or character development, resulting in a simplistic and uninspired gameplay experience. Overall, the absence of a story detracts significantly from the game's potential appeal.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as decent but somewhat repetitive, with a mix of chilling horror and rock action themes that fit the gameplay well. While it effectively maintains player motivation, some users feel that the weapon audio could be improved. Overall, the soundtrack is a mixed bag, contributing positively to the experience but lacking in variety.
- “An original soundtrack, from chilling horror to rock action!”
- “The audio and music fit well, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Zd has a fairly decent if repetitive soundtrack but weapon audio could be better.”
- “And it's better not to talk about the music..”
- “The music holds up the motivation.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's translations to be amusing, often leading to laughter at the quirky interpretations. The lightheartedness of the translations adds a unique charm, prompting a desire to engage with the translators themselves.
- “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.”