Zombie Party

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Zombie Party is a quirky, top-down shooter game where up to 4 players cooperatively battle hordes of zombies in various scenarios. Customize your character and weapons, and defeat bosses to progress through the story. With its humor-filled style and challenging gameplay, Zombie Party offers a fun and engaging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 225 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of weapons and character customization options.
Charming pixel graphics and a funky soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
Great for local multiplayer, providing chaotic and enjoyable sessions with friends.

Online multiplayer is broken and often unplayable, leading to frustration.
Gameplay can become repetitive after a while, with similar enemy patterns and level designs.
The user interface is cumbersome and lacks clarity, making navigation and control adjustments difficult.

gameplay
27 mentions
37 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring a variety of weapon mods and synergies that enhance the experience, especially in co-op mode. However, many players find it repetitive after the initial playthrough, with some mechanics, like the slot machine for unlocking content, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics are solid and the game offers multiple modes and replayability, the lack of updates and some bugs in multiplayer have led to mixed feelings about its long-term appeal.
- “Co-op gameplay was the draw card for me.”
- “I love the weapon mods and variety and find the gameplay fun and relaxing.”
- “The gameplay is simple enough that you'll be decently proficient in very little time, but deep enough to be interesting after a couple of plays.”
- “It's a 2D shooter capped at 30 fps that hasn't been updated in an eternity with broken multiplayer, repetitive gameplay, and uninteresting bosses.”
- “I didn't like the slot machine mechanic that basically allowed you to unlock every aspect in the game with a few mindless clicks, essentially making playing the actual game pointless.”
- “As some reviewers mentioned, the gameplay is repetitive and banal.”
graphics
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming pixel art that adds a nostalgic and adorable quality, enhancing the overall experience despite some critiques regarding a crude UI and a need for crisper visuals. While the game is locked at 60 fps, the pixelated style allows it to run smoothly, and the variety of modes offers diverse challenges. Overall, the graphics are well-received, with many players appreciating the unique aesthetic and thematic artwork.
- “I love the theme and the artwork as well!”
- “Don't let the simple pixelated art style put you off from what this game really has to offer, which is more than I expected.”
- “The graphics are charming and the different modes of this game ensure that there's a variety of challenges to conquer.”
- “Acid graphics and a crude UI make it a little painful.”
- “Overall, there needs to be more content added, and everything needs to be crisper graphics-wise.”
- “Imagine a pub or similar with some arcade machines that play a top-down shooter with low graphics.”
music
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its funky and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience with its charming 8-bit style. While some players noted that certain tracks, particularly the main menu theme, can be repetitive and short, the majority found the soundtrack to be a highlight that complements the chaotic gameplay. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's fun and nostalgic atmosphere.
- “Fantastic music.”
- “The only game I've played where I used a rainbow launcher to kill demons in hell while awesome music was playing in the background.”
- “It's indie, it's for fun, the music is cool, the gameplay is repetitive but amusing and it's a cool game to sit down for a bit and play!”
- “The music, except for the main menu theme, sucks. My god, it's so short and loops constantly; it almost makes me not want to play the game.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The game keeps freezing at the launch screen, after about 30 seconds of music.”
replayability
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is generally praised, with various gameplay modes and character advancement contributing to its longevity. However, some players note that once certain power setups are achieved, the excitement may diminish. While many find the weapon customization and diverse game types enhance replay value, others feel it can be limited, particularly for those not interested in survival modes.
- “This is a wonderful fast-paced shooter with superior replayability.”
- “Pace depends on the gameplay mode chosen, and there are a few to choose from and lots of content for replayability.”
- “Zombie Party is one of those games that has a ton of replay value, and for $7.99, along with constant developer updates, this game is absolutely worth it.”
- “The replay value is very low, but that should not be a problem as long as you buy it on sale.”
- “That severely limits replayability.”
- “The weapon customization was oddly engaging, once you realize it's there, and substantially adds to the replay value.”
stability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing frequent freezes and bugs, particularly during online play. However, others report a smooth experience, indicating that performance may vary significantly among players. Overall, stability issues appear to be a notable concern for many.
- “Coded well and runs great for me!”
- “The game has been incredibly stable; I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it feels very polished and reliable.”
- “I can't seem to get past 5000 gold before it freezes up.”
- “As soon as I get to the game itself, the screen freezes, but I can still hear the sound of things happening.”
- “It's just too buggy right now.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it fun, hilarious, and perfect for social gatherings. Many appreciate its comedic elements, even if some aspects seem unrelated to the main theme, emphasizing that the laughter it generates makes it a memorable experience.
- “It is fun, hilarious, and downright awesome.”
- “It's a hilarious party game that provides a lot of fun when hanging out with friends.”
- “Didn't understand why there are so many things that are not zombies, but I really don't care because it's funny as hell!”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, with many noting that the high costs of upgrades necessitate extensive farming. While some enjoy the repetitive nature of grinding for better stats and gear, others find it tedious and frustrating, especially when technical issues lead to lost progress. Overall, opinions are divided, with a clear preference for grinding among some players.
- “Everything costs too much in the game, so it's grindy.”
- “Gameplay is grindy and has a 'must kill so many zombies, buy better stats to kill more zombies, to be better stats to...' Some people love it, some loathe it; I'm in the love it camp.”
- “All jokes aside, there is one huge problem I found playing this game: I got to the 'you will die' skill setting and was killing everything as normal, and then the game froze and crashed due to my spread/split/fire rate bomb machine gun. The game just could not keep up with the projectiles/damage numbers and crapped its pants, causing me to lose 2-3 hours of farming for gold and my high score!”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing personal growth through challenges. However, the adventure mode lacks depth, featuring a disjointed narrative that involves random teleportation rather than a cohesive plot.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “And now, story time.”
- “- Adventure mode does not have a deep story, just randomly teleporting from place to place.”
- “And now story time.”
- “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.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with users reporting occasional performance dips and unreliable online play.
- “On the downside, it has occasional dips in performance, and online play is a bit iffy.”