Zombie Parking
- April 14, 2016
- XPAGAME
- 3h median play time
"Zombie Parking" is a third-person shooter and survival horror game where you must fend off hordes of increasingly difficult zombies using a shotgun and machine gun. Power-ups such as first aid kits, bulletproof vests, and temporary boosts in damage and ammo can be found by defeating enemies. Unique mechanics such as using gasoline canisters as weapons and achievements that grant gameplay improvements add an extra layer of strategy to this indie title.
Reviews
- The game is a simple and fun way to kill time, especially for those who enjoy mindless zombie shooting.
- For its low price, it offers decent graphics and runs well on low-spec PCs, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- It provides a quick and easy way to achieve in-game accomplishments, which can be satisfying for completionists.
- The gameplay is highly repetitive, with only one map and a limited variety of zombies and weapons, leading to boredom after a short time.
- There are significant technical issues, such as uncustomizable controls and a lack of meaningful content, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game feels more like a poorly executed asset flip rather than a genuine attempt at game development, lacking depth and innovation.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being repetitive, dull, and lacking substance, with many players finding it boring and poorly designed. Issues such as awful hit detection and a lack of challenge further detract from the experience, leading to an overall impression of a simplistic and uninspired game.
“The graphics, ambience, and gameplay look fine.”
“Here's a video of my gameplay if you're interested:”
“Honestly, the most boring game I've ever played; all of the gameplay is just the same.”
“Very simple, no substance at all, no challenge, poorly designed game mechanics, awful hit detection, annoying achievements.”
“The main reason is evident after 10 minutes of gameplay; repetitive and dull.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised as good, especially for a budget title, with many reviewers noting the effective use of the Unreal Engine 4, resulting in decent visuals and a solid ambiance. While the graphics are considered a strong point, some players feel that even top-tier visuals cannot compensate for deeper gameplay issues that lead to boredom. Overall, the game is recognized for its appealing graphics, contributing positively to the arcade shooter experience.
“Pro: you get to use a shotgun and an AK to kill zombies, plus the graphics are pretty cool as well as the music.”
“The graphics, ambience, and gameplay look fine.”
“The game itself is done with Unreal Engine, and the graphics are superb; no glitches, no bugs, or anything like that so far.”
“Decent enough visuals taking advantage of the Unreal Engine 4 help, but the problems with this game are so deep that even 10/10 graphics wouldn't keep insane boredom from setting in too quickly.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with some users noting a lack of a substantial plot, while others highlight a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Overall, it seems to deliver on its promises without a deep narrative.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There's no real story or plot here, just delivers what it promises.”
“There's no real story or plot here, just delivers what it promises.”
“There's no real story or plot here, just delivers what it promises.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how it complements the action, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere alongside its graphics and gameplay elements.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is pretty cool and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and a lack of credit to original creators, leading to perceptions of it as a cash grab. Reviewers highlight the unethical practices behind the game's asset usage, undermining its credibility.
“The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
“10/10 for truth in advertising.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, often requiring repetitive actions like circling the same area to collect limited resources, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and pace of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This made a dull game incredibly tedious as you would often run out of ammo, then have to do a lap around the parking lot before being able to collect ammo (which would drop in the same spot every 45 seconds or so).”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with no significant bugs or glitches reported, and the graphics are praised as superb. However, some players note that certain glitches, like the unlimited ammo powerup occasionally persisting, can feel like unintended features rather than issues.
“The game is built with Unreal Engine, and the graphics are superb. There are no glitches, no bugs, or anything like that so far.”
“Some of the glitches in this game are almost features - such as the fact that occasionally the unlimited ammo power-up just stays on.”