Zombie Exodus
- December 4, 2011
- Hosted Games
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- The game offers a rich and engaging story with multiple endings, providing a high level of replayability.
- Character interactions and choices feel impactful, allowing players to shape their narrative experience.
- The writing, while sometimes inconsistent, has moments of vivid description that enhance the immersive experience.
- The writing quality is often criticized as weak, with shallow characters and poorly constructed dialogue.
- Many choices feel arbitrary, leading to frustrating dead ends or character deaths without clear indications of the right path.
- The save system is lacking, forcing players to replay large sections of the game after making mistakes.
- story99 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Zombie Exodus" is a complex, interactive narrative set in a detailed zombie apocalypse, where player choices significantly impact character relationships and plot outcomes. While some players appreciate the depth and replayability offered by the branching paths, others criticize the pacing, predictability, and occasional lack of meaningful choices. Overall, the writing is generally well-received, though some find it generic or flawed, leading to mixed feelings about the game's narrative engagement.
“The story is very engaging and well written.”
“I love good stories, even more so when I can influence that story with my actions and decisions.”
“Zombie Exodus is a very well written choose-your-own-adventure story that grips you and keeps you within minutes of starting.”
“If you're looking for a story to get lost in like you would a novel or a good TV show, this is not it.”
“It was all a dream and I wasted 8 hours of my life on a story that canonically did not happen.”
“The plot feels pretty predictable; it doesn't feel like your choices mean much other than if your character lives a bit longer or just dies right now, and none of the possible outcomes really felt worth striving towards.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Zombie Exodus" is characterized by its dynamic interactivity, allowing players to make choices that significantly impact the story's outcome, akin to a "choose your adventure" format. While some players find the mechanics less engaging compared to traditional games, the emphasis on decision-making and character relationships offers a unique experience, particularly for those who appreciate detailed narratives. However, the gameplay can feel mechanical at times, and the inclusion of confusing elements like "dream sequences" may detract from the overall experience.
“Now, getting into the actual 'meat' of the gameplay itself, indeed I could forgive some for looking about it to be as intriguing as that plain and ordinary big book on the shelf that comes across as quite a dull activity to participate in, so much so that perhaps their own work might be a preferable alternative. However, Zombie Exodus is a game that takes full advantage of its dynamic interactivity in that one can choose the outcome that their character makes and see their chosen decision lead them to victory or defeat, to rewards or perils and so much more that a mere book that actually engages with these principles can offer on paper!”
“It's why I reckon this is the kind of game that a lover of details will enjoy, as it's not a game with such 'gameplay' where some form of skill in performance can change the outcome, much like it is for many other traditional games, hence why thinking about what actions your character will take alongside the equipment he or she will bring is of utmost importance.”
“A+ narrative and gameplay, and much more replayability.”
“If you are unfamiliar with these types of 'games', there's no real 'gameplay' to speak of and the only things you'll be watching are bars that go up and down, as well as your relationships with other characters.”
“The writing is less 'emotional' and impactful than some of the other 'choice of' games, and plays out very mechanically.”
“The 'dream sequences' are just confusing and detract from the gameplay.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its extensive narrative, multiple character types, and various endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes. Many users report investing significant hours into the game, highlighting its depth and replay value. Overall, the combination of a rich story and diverse gameplay options makes it a compelling experience worth revisiting.
“I've ploughed a lot of hours into this 25+, so there is definitely replay value.”
“With all the choices and 750,000 words, there should be lots of replayability and multiple endings to find as well.”
“There is an element of replay value, since there are several character types, as well as (I'm guessing) several types of ending.”
“The story is long, so it has a lot of replayability with so many options.”
“This game has a lot of replay value.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Zombie Exodus" are minimal, primarily consisting of occasional sketches that serve to enhance the narrative rather than provide visual spectacle. While some players appreciate the focus on storytelling and meaningful choices over high-end visuals, others criticize the lack of substantial graphical content, describing it as overly simplistic and lacking in effort. Overall, the game is seen as effective in its atmospheric storytelling despite its graphical limitations.
“Zombie Exodus focuses on one man's (or woman's) long and arduous journey through a world that gradually turns from bad to worse through the zombie apocalypse, which is painfully detailed in quite a sinister way that builds up a horrific atmosphere befitting of such a story of this caliber!”
“I love choose your own adventure and consequence-based gaming... I also appreciate a game that has the courage to stand on its own without bells and whistles, or even graphics, and this game excels in that regard.”
“Some nifty artwork enhances the experience, adding a unique touch to the storytelling.”
“A choose your own adventure story that is essentially without graphics (some sketches were present) and music needs a compelling narrative and meaningful choices in order to be effective.”
“The fact that it's 6 bucks on sale is already insulting enough for a non-game, the creator didn't even bother to put any kind of images or graphics in it to make it worthwhile, it's all put on a white background the whole time with the same font.”
“Pc specs aside, this is one game that absolutely does not need a decent computer to run, with how the most intense 'graphics' to be processed here is the occasional sketch-based photo that describes the action of the scene currently ongoing.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and unengaging, often feeling pointless rather than immersive. Players express frustration with the lack of a manual save feature, which exacerbates the repetitive nature of the gameplay. Overall, the grinding experience is described as long and compelling, but ultimately disappointing.
“It felt tedious and pointless rather than engaging and immersive.”
“Tedious and unengaging; the only thing that surprised me was the supernatural schizophrenia, and I don’t think that was handled well.”
“Long, tedious, and at the same time not really compelling.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and impact, with writing that feels mechanical and characters that are largely forgettable. Reviewers noted that the absence of meaningful character development and emotional investment diminishes the overall experience, especially when compared to other games that successfully evoke stronger feelings through well-crafted narratives and relationships.
“Even token side characters who you knew were destined to be in the story for at most two chapters still were lovable, and if anything, because of their shortness, the loss of them in the story resonated so much more. It made me feel even more, wanting to know more about them, how they survived, did they want that damn truck.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking in impact, with suggestions that ambient or thematic tracks could enhance the experience. Reviewers feel that a compelling narrative and meaningful choices are essential for the music to be effective, and the absence of sound detracts from the overall immersion.
“A choose your own adventure story that is essentially without graphics (some sketches were present) and music needs a compelling narrative and meaningful choices in order to be effective.”
“The game could have set the mood better; with the plain white background and no music or sounds, reading becomes kind of redundant.”
“Just get some ambient zombie music and you're set.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Zombie Exodus" is described as haunting and sinister, effectively capturing the grim progression of a zombie apocalypse. The game's detailed narrative and impactful choices enhance the immersive experience, while the minimal graphics allow for a focus on the story's emotional weight and tension.
“Zombie Exodus focuses on one man's (or woman's) long and arduous journey through a world that gradually turns from bad to worse through the zombie apocalypse, which is painfully detailed in a sinister way that builds up a horrific atmosphere befitting of such a story of this caliber!”
“The choices feel impactful, and the mix of inventory management adds a lot to the atmosphere of the story.”
“The atmosphere he uses to describe these little things is haunting.”
“The choices feel impactful and the mix of inventory management adds a lot to the atmosphere of the story.”
“Zombie Exodus focuses on one man's (or woman's) long and arduous journey through a world that gradually turns from bad to worse through the zombie apocalypse that is painfully detailed in quite the sinister way that builds up a horrific atmosphere befitting of such a story of this caliber!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly detailed, appealing to players who appreciate meticulous planning and strategy over traditional skill-based gameplay. Success hinges on thoughtful decision-making regarding character actions and equipment choices, making it a unique experience for detail-oriented gamers.
“This game is perfect for those who appreciate the finer details, as it emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and character optimization over traditional gameplay skills.”
“The depth of optimization in character actions and equipment choices adds a layer of strategy that keeps players engaged and invested in their decisions.”
“Players who enjoy meticulous planning will find this game rewarding, as optimizing your character's actions and gear is crucial to achieving success.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it frustrating to play at times.”
“I found the performance issues to be a major drawback, as they detracted from the overall experience.”
“The game feels unpolished and the optimization is poor, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has been noted as somewhat stale, indicating a lack of depth or progression in the characters' arcs.
“Some stale character development.”
