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Zombie Exodus

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86%Game Brain Score
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monetization, graphics
86% User Score Based on 1,649 reviews

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Zombie Exodus is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on October 23, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Zombie Exodus" is a text-based survival game set in a zombie-infested city. Players must search for their sister while facing military, bandits, and zombies. The game features character customization, moral choices, and multiple endings, with over 750,000 words and 25 achievements. Parts 1 and 2 are free, with optional additions in Parts 3-5.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,649 reviews
story271 positive mentions
monetization70 negative mentions
  • Gameplay is detailed and immersive, with decisions that greatly impact the story, enhancing replayability.
  • The writing is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making the player feel emotionally invested in their fates.
  • The game offers a variety of branching paths and endings, providing a rich and entertaining experience.
  • Restarting the game is difficult due to a poor account recovery system and the need to repurchase chapters.
  • The game is not free; players must pay for each chapter after the initial ones, which can feel exploitative.
  • There are continuity issues and minor spelling/formatting errors that detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    520 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is widely praised for its immersive and engaging narrative, featuring rich character development and multiple endings influenced by player choices. Many reviewers appreciate the depth and emotional weight of the storyline, although some express frustration over the paywall for continuing the story after initial chapters. Overall, the writing is described as compelling, with a strong emphasis on the consequences of decisions made throughout the gameplay.

    • “The story is great, with so many opportunities to change the outcome of many different things and how certain actions will lead to different endings.”
    • “The writing is enthralling, the characters are rich and real, the story is captivating.”
    • “You shape your character and from the type of character you are developing, the story changes and forms around you.”
    • “Story was poorly written, boring, not entertaining.”
    • “Story is absolute garbage.”
    • “It's frustrating to spend 40 minutes getting into the storyline to then be locked behind the paywall with no other way to access the content.”
  • monetization
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who feel misled by the initial free chapter and the subsequent requirement to pay for each additional chapter while still encountering ads. Many players express frustration over having to pay to remove ads even after purchasing chapters, leading to a perception of unfairness and a lack of transparency in the pricing structure. Overall, while some appreciate the game's content, the monetization strategy is seen as overly aggressive and confusing, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “In order to find out the story, why not buy the whole package and enjoy it without ads? I don't want to invest in a game that staggers payments just to see the ending.”
    • “Although I would normally be opposed to in-app purchases, here it seems justified - a small fee in exchange for a sizable extension of the storyline every so often.”
    • “During my first playthrough, I was so engrossed that I actually bought the third chapter; I never invest in in-game purchases.”
    • “First thing that greets you when you start the game is an option to buy the game for $2. What they don't tell you is you're not actually buying the game, you're just buying the option to remove ads.”
    • “I paid for the game so I shouldn't have any ads, but you're asking me to pay $4.99 or wait twenty minutes to play the next chapter.”
    • “This game will make you pay for each lame chapter, then make you pay again to remove ads from what you have paid for already.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally engaging, with many expressing strong attachments to the characters and story. The narrative includes heartwarming moments and impactful scripted deaths that evoke genuine feelings, often leading to tears. Overall, the game successfully immerses players in a compelling and realistic emotional experience, reminiscent of intense storytelling found in series like "The Walking Dead."

    • “The game was just right for my taste, emotional at times, and unforgiving of mistakes at other times.”
    • “I actually got emotionally attached to the world; I drifted into it.”
    • “Game is awesome, character customization is great, best storyline, compelling, realistic, really makes you emotional while (spoilers) Dave's death by you, Hayden's death by you, damn, its ending is kinda bittersweet.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players praising its detailed and immersive gameplay that features meaningful choices impacting the story's outcome. Many reviewers highlight the variety of options available, encouraging multiple playthroughs and enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the game's replay value is considered one of its standout features, making it a worthwhile investment.

    • “Great experience, tons of choices, massive replayability 10/10.”
    • “The choices have meaning, and picking the wrong one can mean death for you or a fellow survivor; it has great replay value too.”
    • “I'm honestly shocked at the replay value of this story!”
    • “It has a lot of replay value for us.”
    • “Written very well, minimal errors, many different options, and offers plenty of replay value.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the quality of existing artwork while others feel that more visuals are needed to enhance the storytelling experience. Many reviewers express a desire for additional graphics to complement the narrative, as the current artwork is seen as insufficient and at times distracting. Overall, there is a consensus that improved graphic quality and more visual elements would significantly benefit player engagement.

    • “Wish there was more artwork as well, the few pieces they have look great and go well with the story.”
    • “An engaging story that could benefit from a few more pieces of artwork.”
    • “Needs graphics to go with the storyline in between actions to keep the player interested because reading all the time is a little boring.”
    • “I do think the early artwork was pointless, adding little to the story and getting in the way of the player's own imagination.”
    • “The only thing to improve on is to input more pictures and have better graphic quality.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a desire for a more robust soundtrack, noting that the game lacks ambient music and sound effects, which detracts from immersion. Suggestions include incorporating atmospheric music similar to that of "The Last of Us" to enhance the overall experience. Many believe that tailored music for specific scenes and sound bites for player decisions would significantly improve engagement.

    • “And the song that goes throughout all the story.”
    • “Cheers to Toby O'Neil on the background music suggestion: The Last of Us.”
    • “Adding in that music solved the problem completely and I found myself sat in my room for hours playing this.”
    • “My only problem, and it's just a personal opinion, is that the game really needs some sort of soundtrack.”
    • “Not going to lie, I did struggle to immerse myself, so I had to find some atmospheric music (which I used from The Last of Us).”
    • “I would recommend an option for music for the scene you're reading and illustrations and sound bites for each decision the player makes.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its detailed and immersive experience, with meaningful choices that enhance replayability, though some users find it somewhat directional. While the graphics and story are well-received, there is frustration regarding the presence of ads and the requirement to pay for additional content, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay is detailed and immersive, with decisions that greatly impact the scene, creating a strong replayability factor.”
    • “A bit directional, but still has enough elements to discover by mixing up every gameplay.”
    • “First off, great story and gameplay, but the presence of ads detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I completely understand the effort and time needed for such details in gameplay, but that does not mean I should be forced to pay for the game and to pay to stop ads as well.”
    • “I love the gameplay, but I don't like having to pay for the other chapters. Can you make them unlockable through the completion of all achievements prior to that chapter?”
    • “A bit directional, but still has enough stuff to discover by mixing up every gameplay.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highly praised, with users noting a compelling storyline and the freedom to shape characters according to their choices. Many feel that the depth of character growth enhances replay value, making the experience worthwhile.

    • “Great character development and felt like I had the freedom to play in the way I wanted to.”
    • “Totally worth $5 for the whole thing; has pretty good replay value and convincing character development.”
    • “Good storyline, nice character development and all in game form!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing character interactions and unexpected scenarios, such as a zombie leading to comedic outcomes. Players appreciate the blend of humor with other elements like horror and romance, although some express frustration over the game's cost. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.

    • “I for one love this game and find it hilarious that all the critical comments are kids complaining that it costs money.”
    • “I loved it to the end. I got a new command, and I love how even though Badger was a zombie in the end credits, when I was talking to my child in the game, Badger led a zombie to kill me and my group. That made me laugh!”
    • “It's a great game, scary, funny, romantic, etc. I loved playing this, but I wish that the entire game was free. Oh well, it looks like every good thing costs money.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is described as intense and immersive, effectively creating suspense and a horror vibe that enhances the storytelling. While some players found it challenging to fully engage, the use of atmospheric music helped elevate the experience, making it a compelling and atmospheric read overall.

    • “The atmosphere is intense and puts you right into the story.”
    • “Game choices seem meaningful, and the game succeeds at creating great suspense and a horror atmosphere.”
    • “Really good atmospheric read!”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches occurring every couple of minutes, leading to frustrating experiences such as repeated payment prompts for content already purchased. Overall, it appears that the game requires further refinement to address these stability concerns.

    • “Every 2 minutes, the game glitches and says it isn't working.”
    • “Though it needed some more work, there were glitches like having to pay for more chapters twice, which I didn't, but when I tried to play the whole game again, I had to pay for it again.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while some chapters offer engaging content, the grinding aspect can become tedious, particularly when repeated deaths lead to frequent reloads, especially in later parts of the game.

    • “Some of the chapters do feel a bit long; however, dying and having to reload in parts IV or V can be tedious if it happens multiple times.”
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Zombie Exodus is a role playing game.

Zombie Exodus is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 9 hours. On average players spend around 10 hours playing Zombie Exodus.

Zombie Exodus was released on October 23, 2015.

Zombie Exodus was developed by Hosted Games.

Zombie Exodus has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Zombie Exodus is a single player game.

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