Zombie Riot
- May 25, 2017
- PlaySide VR
Get on Steam"Zombie Riot" is a Virtual Reality horror survival game built for motion-control gameplay with the HTC Vive. Players use their hands to pick up and wield a variety of weapons, from pistols to a Tesla Assault Rifle, to fight off hordes of zombies. With a sniper rifle for long-range attacks and a spikey baseball bat for close encounters, players have the freedom to handle the undead in their own style.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a unique cartoonish art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The gunplay is satisfying with a variety of weapons available, making it enjoyable for players.
- It's a fun and accessible wave shooter, great for introducing new players to VR gaming.
- The game is considered overpriced, especially given its short playtime of less than an hour.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, lacking depth and challenge.
- There are several bugs and audio issues that detract from the overall experience.
- graphics22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning, polished, and unique cartoonish style, which sets it apart from typical VR zombie shooters. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant environments and solid animations, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience and immersion. While some suggest that further refinement could elevate the graphics even more, the consensus is that the art direction is a significant highlight of the game.
“The graphics are stunning and just mind-blowing.”
“I love the graphics style as well; it's something about it that makes it so unique compared to the average janky, bloody mess that another VR zombie shooter may have.”
“The cartoony visuals of Zombie Riot make the game look extremely impressive in a VR environment.”
“I thought the graphics were in the right direction and the idea is there, but it needs more work for it to be worth $19.99.”
“The graphics are cartoonish, but that is a good thing.”
“The graphics are polished, but they still feel lacking in some areas.”
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story mode of the game is brief, taking less than an hour to complete, but it effectively engages players with its charm and humor. While the narrative is not extensive, it provides a satisfying sense of completion, and players appreciate the replay value offered by the endless mode and various difficulty levels. However, some find the endless mode lacks the depth and appeal of the story mode.
“The story mode is not very long but just long enough to pull someone in and let them finish an entire game and give them the satisfaction of completion.”
“It is a wave shooter but it does have a bit of humor and a small background to the story.”
“I had fun playing this game; great graphics, finished the story pretty quick but it does have good replay value.”
“The story takes less than an hour to complete.”
“It has less than an hour of story.”
“When you pick up a gun, the narrator has to drone on about that particular weapon and he will do so over the main story dialogue.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it shallow and simplistic, particularly criticizing its wave shooter mechanics. However, others appreciate the immersive environments, good shooting mechanics, and the variety of weapons to unlock, highlighting that it can be enjoyable and fun. Overall, while there are elements of charm and balance, the gameplay may not satisfy all players.
“Game is fun - 20 or so environments - good shooting mechanics - lots of guns.”
“A beautiful, immersive environment with excellent game mechanics and well-balanced gameplay.”
“I love the style and gameplay, was heaps of fun!”
“Extremely simplistic gameplay... it's just another stand-still wave shooter.”
“The gameplay is okay.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by a fun yet creepy ambiance enhanced by excellent sound effects and voice acting. Reviewers note that it contributes significantly to the game's replayability, making it worth the full price.
“Worth full price for atmosphere and replayability.”
“The sound effects are nice, and the atmosphere is fun and creepy at the same time.”
“Excellent atmosphere and voice acting as well.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed positively, with some players noting high replay value and enjoyable gameplay. However, others caution that its short length may limit the overall replayability, suggesting that while the atmosphere is engaging, it may not justify the full price for everyone.
“Worth full price for atmosphere and replayability.”
“High replay value.”
“I had fun playing this game; great graphics. I finished the story pretty quickly, but it does have good replay value.”
“Full price is not recommended due to just how short it is, and the limited replayability.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered buggy, with issues such as weapons unexpectedly flying out of players' hands and noticeable audio glitches. While these bugs are frustrating, they are not deemed game-breaking, allowing players to continue their experience despite the stability concerns.
“Pretty generally buggy, but nothing game-breaking.”
“Still frustratingly buggy; weapons would just fly out of my hands, and two-handed weapons worked really rough and glitchy.”
“There are only a few flaws in this game, and the biggest one is the amount of audio glitches.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as pretty funny and hectic, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay, particularly in the context of a wave shooter. While players are engaged in intense action, the inclusion of humor and a small narrative background enhances the overall experience.
“Pretty funny and hectic; I'm still trying to get past the sniper level.”
“It is a wave shooter, but it does have a bit of humor and a small background to the story.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, though some users report occasional performance bugs that cause temporary slowdowns.
“The game is well optimized.”
“There are occasional performance bugs, but overall the optimization is impressive.”
“Odd performance bugs occur every now and then, making the game seem to slow down unexpectedly.”
“The optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I often experience significant lag, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as there is no option to exit a game without either winning or dying, leading to frustrating waiting periods or the need to exit to the desktop and reload.
“There's no way to exit a game without either winning or dying, which leads to tedious waiting or having to exit to the desktop and reload.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered lacking, with many reviewers feeling the soundtrack does not meet expectations; however, the ambient sounds, such as the gnashing of zombie teeth, add a unique and engaging element to the experience.
“The soundtrack itself does leave much to be desired, though the gnashing of zombie teeth all around the player is kinda cool.”
