Zombie Kill of the Week: Reborn
- March 12, 2015
- Still Running
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Zombie Kill of the Week: Reborn" is a fast-paced, action-packed arcade-style shooter game. Players must survive waves of zombies in various game modes while earning points for kills and combos. The game features a wide range of benefit-granting perks, weapons, upgrades, and maps to help players survive as long as possible. However, be prepared for the onslaught of zombie hordes determined to bring you down!
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Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay reminiscent of 2D zombie shooters like Killing Floor.
- Offers a variety of weapons, character customization, and workshop support for user-generated content.
- Great for multiplayer sessions with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- Limited workshop support with restrictions on creating custom mechanics and content.
- Technical issues such as bugs that can prevent shooting and problems with gamepad support.
- Repetitive gameplay that can become boring after extended play sessions.
- gameplay50 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple, addictive mechanics reminiscent of classic 2D shooters, focusing on wave-based zombie killing with RPG elements for character and weapon upgrades. While the core mechanics are solid and multiplayer functionality is praised, players note a lack of depth and balance, with some bugs affecting the experience. Overall, it offers a fun, casual gaming experience, especially when played with friends, but may not meet the expectations of those seeking more innovative gameplay.
“The gameplay is fun and what you'd expect: kill the zombie waves for money to buy guns.”
“The combination of fun simple short gameplay and upgrade treadmill between games makes this quite addictive.”
“I played Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn for three hours and I can say: it is a very addictive game, the gameplay is very simple, you kill waves of zombies and you explore a stage with weapons (the shotgun feels very good in this game), power-ups, keys to open doors, in some waves big zombies as bosses will appear.”
“The shooting gameplay is reminiscent of older flash games from the mid-2000s, which falls well short of expectations and fails to ignite any spark of excitement.”
“Further, all the upgrade paths aside from damage are 'traps'--they do nothing to make the gameplay any easier as range and accuracy do not come into play in the single room screens.”
“Pretty basic, maps are all pretty much identical in terms of gameplay.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the nostalgic pixel art and cohesive aesthetic, while others criticize them as outdated and unappealing. Many players appreciate the graphics for their functionality and retro charm, noting that they complement the gameplay rather than detract from it. Overall, the visuals are described as decent and fitting for the game's style, though not groundbreaking.
“The graphics, music, and gameplay mechanics are good!”
“Aesthetic - it feels cohesive and professional.”
“The mechanics, sounds, and graphics are all solid and create an atmosphere of satisfying, gory destruction.”
“The graphics are really poor and it reminded me of playing an old Commodore 64 game but on a really slow emulator.”
“Graphics/art style is terrible.”
“The graphics look pixely, the character is cheesy and it can be very easy later in the game.”
- music28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and immersive qualities, with many players highlighting the awesome soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall gaming experience. While some find the music can become repetitive or annoying over time, the majority appreciate its fitting style, particularly the heavy metal tracks that complement the game's action. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The background and music and the general ambiance melted perfectly together to keep you fully immersed in the game.”
“The music is downright awesome - the 'boss loop' track is brilliantly cathartic - although you will want your volume control to hand, the game is quite loud - which may or may not be a bad thing ;)”
“Everything about this game is amazing, it has great progression, music, a sassy, postal-dude esque narrator, what else do you need?”
“The music gets annoying after some time.”
“The voice acting is another reason why you shouldn't buy. It's a dumb reason, but if you get easily annoyed by some dull voice, then you should either mute your sound and play your own music or just get used to it.”
“The music is decent.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying hilarious character lines, cheesy voice acting, and amusing customization options, including references to popular culture. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to deliver a fun and funny experience, especially when played with friends, despite some technical issues. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the gameplay.
“Also, the customization choices are pretty funny; having Rick (from Rick and Morty) and Heisenberg (from Breaking Bad) backing you up in a level is worthy of a few quid on its own!”
“This game is really a lot of fun, and the voice work is hilariously cheesy, which I love. This game reminds me of some kind of Newgrounds flash game that I can't remember.”
“Lots of funny one-liners such as 'this is my boomstick!' ... where have we seen that line before, ha!”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and find the game enjoyable, others suggest it would benefit from a free-to-play model with affordable microtransactions. Additionally, players have expressed frustration with ads and touch controls, although there is an option to remove ads through in-game purchases.
“No microtransactions, just in-game purchases with in-game tokens.”
“It’s not filled with microtransactions, it’s fast-paced, it’s fun, and it feels like a decent competitor against all the other games on the mobile market.”
“I'd recommend the devs just make the game free to play and add in cheap microtransactions.”
“Although you can remove the ads by purchasing in-game items on the Android version, the touch controls were still unbearable.”
“Played this on Android; I can't stand the touch controls and the ads.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its stability issues, including bugs that prevent shooting and occasional freezes during map creation. While players find these glitches somewhat bothersome, they still enjoy the overall experience, indicating that the fun factor outweighs the technical problems. However, connection issues and lag have also been reported, impacting gameplay.
“Worth the $7, however it's very buggy. Every round I played, at one point my left click would just not shoot and I couldn't do anything; everything else worked.”
“I love this game for its arcade feel, but I will admit there are bugs where my gun won't shoot when I buy it.”
“The client's connection is always weak, and the bullets lag behind, along with two other glitches.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely non-existent, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics typical of zombie shooters, such as leveling up and character upgrades. While players find the repetitive missions and lack of narrative depth somewhat stale, the enjoyment comes from the shooting mechanics and various customization options, including references to other games. Overall, the game prioritizes action over storytelling, which may appeal to fans of the genre.
“I can't say a lot about this game... it has zombies, guns, levels, plus you can upgrade your character when you level up, so dying doesn't put your character back to zero XP by any means. It's basic, by which I mean it has no real story, but then again... it's a zombie shooter; it's the shooting that sells it. All that considered, it's still very enjoyable.”
“Interestingly enough, once you unlock enough room, you gain access to the upgrade mission, which for a steep price will make your guns better.”
“This may sound nitpicky, but in missions that can run over an hour, repeating the same two or three actions quickly becomes stale.”
“I can't say a lot about this game... it has zombies, guns, levels, plus you can upgrade your character when you level up, so dying doesn't put your character back to zero XP by any means. It's basic, which I mean it has no real story, but then again... it's a zombie shooter; it's the shooting that sells it. All that considered, it's still very enjoyable.”
“Seeing so many references from other games, one being my favorite, Cave Story.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to strike a good balance, providing enough engagement to earn achievements without becoming overly tedious. While the weapon and skill systems encourage replayability and enjoyment, some users feel that certain aspects, like acquiring zombie coins, can be excessively grindy, reminiscent of free-to-play mobile games.
“You get what you pay for, teleporting zombies, and a grindy weapon/skill system that normally keeps you engaged to get those achievements.”
“And those zombie coins are too hard to get; it feels like a free Android game that needs so much grinding.”
“Simple, grindy zombie killer, exponentially more fun the more friends you play with.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its unique style, leveling system, and a variety of fun weapons and unlockables. Additionally, the inclusion of Steam Workshop support allows players to download new levels, further enhancing the replay experience. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a game with lasting engagement.
“Decent replayability factor with leveling up, fun weapons, and unlockables.”
“The game has a distinct style and a lot of replayability, so I can tentatively recommend this.”
“There are hoards of replayability, even without multiplayer.”
“For even more replayability, there is Steam Workshop support so that you can download new levels to play.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with an overall performance rating of 9.2/10. However, players note that it defaults to a low resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio, indicating a lack of proper optimization for PC, as it appears to be a direct port from mobile.
“Overall performance: 9.2/10”
“In my opinion, most weapons are different in terms of performance.”
“The game is by default set to 4:3 and a very low resolution, straight ported from mobile without any PC optimization.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a compelling blend of solid mechanics, immersive sounds, and striking graphics, all contributing to a satisfying and gory sense of destruction.
“The mechanics, sounds, and graphics are all solid and create an atmosphere of satisfying, gory destruction.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's subtle character development, noting that it effectively engages players and keeps them invested in the storyline.
“The subtle character development features will have you hooked!”
“The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay experience.”
“I love how the choices I make influence the growth and evolution of my character.”
