Zombie Smasher

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Zombie Smasher is a single player action game with a kids theme. It was developed by Italic Games and was released on January 26, 2013. It received very positive reviews from players.

Zombie Smasher is a hilarious and addictive single-player kids arcade game where you tap to smash incoming zombies and protect your home. It features delightful graphics, a good soundtrack, and fantastic gameplay, though it can be very buggy and has annoying ads. Despite its flaws, it offers an entertaining and fast-paced zombie-squashing experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

humor183 positive mentions

monetization116 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
The graphics are cute and the sound effects add to the enjoyment.
The gameplay is simple yet challenging, making it suitable for all ages.

Power-ups are often accidentally activated when zombies run underneath them, leading to wasted resources.
The achievement notifications can obstruct the view during gameplay, making it difficult to see incoming zombies.
The game can become repetitive after a while, with some players finding it too easy or boring.

humor
183 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to the funny sound effects and quirky animations. Players appreciate the lighthearted nature of the game, describing it as a fun and addictive time-killer that can lift their spirits. Overall, the game's comedic elements, especially involving zombies and their exaggerated reactions, contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “Amazing! I love it; it's funny and anti-depression. Wow, no words to explain it!”
- “I love the cute art style and sound design, especially the funny scream of the people running from the zombies!”
- “It's hilarious and addictive at the same time.”
monetization
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after levels or during gameplay. While some users appreciate that the game is mostly free-to-play with minimal ads, others feel that the ad presence significantly detracts from the overall experience, with calls for an ad-free purchase option. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game is enjoyable, the ad load is a common point of contention among players.
- “I love this game! It is so fun to play, there are no ads, and it downloads so fast. Who wouldn't want an app like this? ”
- “No ads and fun to pass the time.”
- “It is a good game! I love it; there are no ads, so you should get it. It is soooo fun!”
- “Excessive ads, forced video ads after level completion.”
- “Way too many ads and no option to make ad free... uninstalled.”
- “My problem is all the ads, they interrupt gameplay and it's very annoying.”
graphics
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for being good, cute, and well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the cartoonish art style and the overall visual appeal, although some suggest that improvements could be made for a more polished look. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's fun and addictive nature, making it a standout feature for players.
- “Great graphics with a nice concept that includes survival mode, time mode, and story mode.”
- “I love this game, the graphics are adorable and awesome so are the sound effects and lots of fun.”
- “Love the graphics, it's also super addictive; I could play it for hours.”
- “But I need more weapons for killing zombies... graphics need to improve.”
- “This game is really awesome for time pass, but you must work on graphics.”
- “Graphics are sub par.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting significant bugs and freezing issues, particularly in later levels, while others experience smooth gameplay with no glitches. Many players appreciate the game's fun mechanics despite occasional hiccups, and a notable number report no stability problems at all. Overall, while some users face frustrating glitches, a substantial portion enjoys a stable gaming experience.
- “I had it on my tablet, then I broke it. Now here I am playing it again and there are no glitches.”
- “Great game, no glitches.”
- “Plays well, had no glitches or any problems at all.”
- “When you reach world 2, it gets really buggy and sends you back to world 1.”
- “I like everything about this game but it freezes when I try to kill a group of zombies.”
- “Whenever it gets to the final wave it freezes and then when it unfreezes, you suddenly have a ton of zombies already running through the finish line so you can't smash any in time.”
story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and additional levels, as the current missions often feel repetitive and lack depth. While some enjoy the gameplay and graphics, they feel that the story mode does not live up to its potential, with calls for more engaging storylines and challenges. Overall, players appreciate the fun and addictive nature of the game but are eager for updates that enhance the story experience.
- “Great graphics, fun story line, well designed.”
- “I love the game; it gets pretty challenging but still very fun to play on survival mode, story mode, and time mode. Very addictive and great for on the go.”
- “I love the story mode and the survival mode.”
- “I just wish that 'story' mode actually had a story.”
- “The missions were all the same.”
- “However, it gets very infuriating once you get past level 50 on story mode.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally praised for being fun, addictive, and easy to understand, with a variety of zombies that keep it engaging. However, users express frustration with the large power-ups and achievement notifications that obstruct the view, as well as the presence of ads that can disrupt the experience. Overall, while the mechanics are enjoyable and the game is entertaining, improvements in UI design and ad management could enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is fun and the variety of zombies is nice.”
- “The gameplay is amazing.”
- “Smooth gameplay and a great way to bust stress and spend time!!!”
- “The in-game power-ups are too large; I kept hitting them and wasting them accidentally. They should either make them a little smaller or prevent the zombies from running under that area of the screen.”
- “The achievements appear right on the screen during gameplay, obstructing the view.”
- “The UI is designed to make you click on items and video ads on the right side of the screen during gameplay, which is problematic because zombies move/run under that section.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, often enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted issues such as improper looping and a desire for more variety in the tracks. While the background music is appreciated for its fun and relaxing qualities, there are suggestions for improvement and development to better match the game's dynamics.
- “Very addicting great game, love the music as well!”
- “Love the background music, and it really helps me 'get my squish on!' Love this game!”
- “It's fun and I especially love the background music.”
- “Yes, it works, but I think it could use much more development and effort... especially in the music and sound.”
- “Music makes you want to quit after 3 rounds... should have different tunes.”
- “But the reason why I'm giving this 2 stars is because the music doesn't loop properly.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting moments of connection and excitement, particularly when interacting with characters. However, frustrations arise when gameplay mechanics, such as weapon interactions, detract from the overall experience, impacting the emotional flow.
- “Touching ”
- “I made it to level 36 and it's fun, but I keep getting emotional about the kid.”
- “Try it; your emotional connection will increase instantly.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The app is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience without any freezing or crashing issues.
- “The app runs smoothly and never freezes or crashes.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end devices without sacrificing quality.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players initially find the grinding aspect enjoyable, but it often becomes tedious over time, detracting from the overall experience of the game.
- “It was fun at first, then tedious.”
- “It's an amazing game but can get tedious at times.”