Zombie Riot

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Zombie Riot is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by PlaySide VR and was released on May 25, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

graphics26 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique cartoonish art style that enhances the overall experience.
Shooting mechanics are satisfying, with a variety of weapons available and enjoyable gunplay.
It's a fun and accessible wave shooter, making it a great introduction to VR for new players.

The game is considered overpriced for its short playtime, with many players suggesting it should be much cheaper.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, lacking depth and challenge, especially for experienced players.
There are several bugs and issues, including audio glitches and problems with weapon alignment, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
34%
7%
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, detailed animations, and immersive visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some suggest that further refinement could elevate the graphics even more, the consensus is that the visuals are 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 need improvement.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The story mode of the game is brief, taking less than an hour to complete, but it offers engaging gameplay and a touch of humor that enhances the experience. While players appreciate the charm and satisfaction of the story mode, the endless mode is often viewed as lacking depth in comparison. Overall, the story provides enough content to draw players in, with good replay value despite its short length.
- “After beating the hour and a half of story mode, endless mode is unlocked; along with it, three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard).”
- “It is a wave shooter but it does have a bit of humor and a small background to the story.”
- “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 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.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fun due to its immersive environments, good shooting mechanics, and variety of unlockable weapons. However, others criticize it for being simplistic and shallow, likening it to a standstill wave shooter that lacks the depth and charm of the story mode. Overall, while there are elements of fun, the gameplay may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging experience.
- “A beautiful, immersive environment with excellent game mechanics and well-balanced gameplay.”
- “Game is fun - 20 or so environments - good shooting mechanics - lots of guns.”
- “I love the style and gameplay, was heaps of fun!”
- “Extremely simplistic gameplay... it's another stand still wave shooter.”
- “The gameplay is okay.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its fun yet creepy ambiance, enhanced by excellent sound effects and voice acting. Reviewers find it immersive and engaging, making it worth the full price for its replayability and Halloween-themed vibe.
- “The sound effects are nice, and the atmosphere is fun and creepy at the same time.”
- “Excellent atmosphere and voice acting as well.”
- “Excellent and Halloween creepy atmosphere.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
Overall, the game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some players find it has high replay value and enjoyable atmosphere, others criticize its short length and limited replayability, suggesting that full price may not be justified.
- “Worth full price for atmosphere and replayability.”
- “I had fun playing this game; great graphics and while I finished the story pretty quickly, it does have good replay value.”
- “High replay value.”
- “Full price is not recommended due to just how short it is, and the limited replayability.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered buggy, with issues such as weapons unexpectedly flying out of players' hands and glitches affecting two-handed weapon handling. While these bugs are frustrating, they are not deemed game-breaking, though audio glitches are noted as a significant flaw.
- “Pretty generally buggy, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “Still frustratingly buggy; weapons would just fly out of my hands, and two-handed weapons really worked rough and glitchy.”
- “There are only a few flaws in this game, and the biggest one is the amount of audio glitches.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a blend of humor and chaos, particularly evident in its hectic gameplay and lighthearted narrative elements. Players find the comedic aspects enjoyable, even as they navigate challenging levels like the sniper stage.
- “It is a wave shooter, but it does have a bit of humor and a small background to the story.”
- “Pretty funny and hectic, still trying to get past the sniper level.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The game is generally well optimized, but some users report occasional performance bugs that cause the game to slow down unexpectedly.
- “The game is well optimized.”
- “The performance is generally smooth and efficient.”
- “Odd performance bugs every now and then, like the game just seems to slow down.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the inability to exit without either winning or dying, leading to tedious waiting periods or the need to exit to the desktop and reload. This design choice contributes to a sense of monotony and can detract from the overall experience.
- “There is 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 aspect is frustrating because it forces you to either complete the game or face a long wait, making it feel tedious.”
- “It's annoying that you can't leave a game without winning or dying, resulting in a lot of unnecessary waiting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered lacking, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in the soundtrack. However, the ambient sounds, such as the gnashing of zombie teeth, add a unique and engaging element to the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack itself does leave much to be desired, though the gnashing of zombie teeth all around the player is kinda cool.”