Zombie Shooter
- May 27, 2009
- Sigma Team Inc.
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Zombie Shooter" is a top-down shooter game where players fight through hordes of zombies in various environments. The game features a single-player story mode and a survival mode, where players must fend off endless waves of zombies. Players can earn money to upgrade their weapons and abilities, providing a challenging and addictive gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Zombie Shooter offers mindless fun with satisfying gunplay and a variety of upgradeable weapons, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
- The game features a nostalgic retro aesthetic and chaotic gameplay, reminiscent of classic shooters, which appeals to fans of the genre.
- Despite its short length, the game provides a thrilling experience with hordes of zombies to defeat, making it a good time-killer.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes upon death and getting stuck in the environment, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Many players find the game too easy, especially once they acquire powerful weapons, leading to a lack of challenge.
- The campaign is very short, often completed in under three hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
- graphics35 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as retro and simplistic, with a mix of 2D pixel art that evokes nostalgia for late 90s titles. While some players appreciate the charm of the dated visuals and the atmospheric design, others criticize the graphics for being outdated and glitchy, noting that they detract from the overall experience. Improvements over previous iterations are acknowledged, but many players express a desire for modern enhancements to the graphical fidelity.
“The game's retro pixel style graphics complement the dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, with levels ranging from eerie laboratories to devastated city streets.”
“Compared to Alien Shooter, the game has more detailed graphics, along with an edgier style.”
“The game offers some pleasant graphics and graphical style, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
“I don't usually mind ugly or old graphics, but my glob... it's like a toddler playing with spaghetti and his vomit.”
“Not the best graphics and the movement is definitely jerky and sticky when it comes to objects in the environment, but it is fun.”
“The graphics are the biggest weakness and the camera angle sucks in certain spots, but the non-stop action keeps you too busy to notice.”
- story29 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, often described as a mere framework to connect missions rather than a substantial narrative. Players note that the campaign is short, lasting only a few hours, and lacks depth, with many stating that the focus is more on gameplay than storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that while the game offers fun zombie-shooting action, it does not deliver a compelling or coherent story.
“One of the fun zombie shooter old classics, there is a story mode but there is nothing to find about how all this happened or a way to cure it, but it's fun to charge all the weapons and kill all the zombies in all the maps.”
“Though I don't think you're looking at a game titled 'Zombie Shooter' from 2007 for a subversive masterpiece of storytelling.”
“The story is basically a little tale to connect the missions somehow.”
“There isn't really any story and having the title of 'zombie' shooter is a far stretch.”
“Here's what you get (based on my playthrough) -- 9 levels, only a few types of enemies, repetitive but passable music, no story.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on completing missions and surviving waves of zombies, featuring mechanics reminiscent of the Alien Shooter series, with some minor improvements such as an experience and progression system. While the gameplay is described as easy and repetitive, it offers a solid, fast-paced experience that can serve as a good time killer, albeit with limited depth and a short playtime of 1-2 hours. Overall, it is seen as a fun but simplistic shooter that may appeal to fans of the genre, especially at a discounted price.
“The gameplay typically involves completing missions, eliminating waves of zombies, and surviving increasingly challenging scenarios.”
“However, it also develops some of the mechanics: instead of purchasable implants you have an experience and progression system, you can upgrade weapons, some enemies' sprites change depending on their health, and some of them even have 2 forms.”
“Some people find its repetitiveness dull, however, I liked it along with its fast-paced gameplay style.”
“It is ridiculously easy because of the flawed weapon mechanics.”
“Pretty much the same gameplay but better hit detection; much of the weapons are even the same as in Alien Shooter, and to be honest, it feels more like an expansion pack for that game than anything else.”
“Repetitive gameplay.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil. However, it is often described as repetitive and not particularly immersive, leading some to prefer listening to their own playlists instead. Overall, while the soundtrack has its moments, it may not enhance the gaming experience for everyone.
“The game is a good classic isometric shooter in a zombie-apocalypse setting: meat, bloody, atmospheric, sometimes even kind of mysterious because of the Fallout-style music, visuals, etc.”
“Ps: play this game while listening to doom soundtracks to have the best experience.”
“Main menu music is a nice throwback to Resident Evil games.”
“The sound is just as bad as the alien shooter series and the music is repetitive.”
“The music doesn't really fade out well.”
“Here's what you get (based on my playthrough) -- 9 levels, only a few types of enemies, repetitive but passable music, no story.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes, buggy hit detection, and frustrating glitches that can leave players stuck in the environment. While some users appreciate the graphics and gameplay features, the overall experience is marred by these persistent technical problems, making it feel less polished than its predecessor.
“Super buggy and the game crashed every time I died.”
“A very bugged version of the game; I don't remember playing its previous iteration prior to the Steam release being so buggy.”
“Also, there are some glitches in the maps which can render you stuck and force you to quit - very frustrating.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling retro pixel art style that enhances its dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, with settings that evoke eerie laboratories and devastated city streets. Players appreciate the atmospheric elements, including fallout-style music, which contribute to a mysterious and immersive experience, despite some technical bugs that can detract from gameplay. Overall, the unique atmosphere remains a significant draw for both new and returning players.
“Excellent post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
“The game's retro pixel style graphics complement the dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, with levels ranging from eerie laboratories to devastated city streets.”
“The game has its own atmosphere and this is what attracts.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with players noting that while there are multiple modes and some variety in gameplay, the lack of diverse levels and weapons leads to a quick decline in interest. Many reviewers suggest it can be enjoyable for a short time but lacks the depth needed for long-term engagement.
“Not a massive amount of guns or levels, but the game has some replayability.”
“Replayability: three modes of play, but it can get boring fast.”
“The only downside is it's level layout driven with low replayability.”
“Replayability: three modes of play but can get boring fast.”
“Not a massive amount of guns or levels, but the game has some replayability there.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a divide in opinions on character development, with some players preferring straightforward, action-focused gameplay over intricate plots and character arcs. This suggests that while some may appreciate deeper character development, others find it unnecessary in favor of pure entertainment.
“Character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The lack of meaningful character growth left me feeling detached from the story and its protagonists.”
“I expected more depth in character arcs, but they all felt one-dimensional and predictable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including bugs that cause players to get stuck in certain areas, crashes triggered by specific events, and a lack of support for higher resolutions.
“The main issue is the lack of optimizations, with bugs causing me to get stuck on certain secret stashes or corners, and crashes occurring when I encounter the Eye of Death. The game also needs better resolution options.”
“There are significant optimization problems that lead to frequent crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.”
“The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in performance issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience.”
