Zombie Training Simulator
- April 15, 2016
- Acceleroto, Inc.
Get on Steam"Zombie Training Simulator is a first-person shooter game that prepares players for a potential zombie apocalypse. It offers realistic training scenarios with various weapons, and considers probable zombie characteristics. The game features speed tests to improve accuracy, survival mode to practice against increasing hordes, and a global leaderboard. Your zombie survival skills will be put to the test!"
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive arcade-style shooting experience with intuitive controls and satisfying gunplay.
- It features a variety of game modes and unlockable weapons, providing a sense of progression and replayability.
- The cartoonish graphics and lighthearted approach make it accessible for players of all ages, making it a great introduction to VR.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and can become repetitive after a short playtime, with some players feeling it doesn't justify the price.
- It does not support newer VR hardware like Oculus Quest 2, limiting accessibility for some users.
- The automatic reloading mechanic and inability to dual-wield weapons can feel limiting and detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay36 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, intuitive mechanics and engaging zombie-shooter experience, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. While many enjoy the variety of weapons and levels, some critics note that the gameplay can feel shallow or repetitive, with a desire for more dynamic mechanics like active reloading. Overall, the game offers a polished and immersive VR experience that keeps players coming back for more.
“An absolute blast - combining the best elements of zombie onslaught shooters with simple, intuitive VR controls and gameplay.”
“Exciting gameplay mixed with fun and easy-to-learn controls, as well as interesting weapons and few glitches make this one of my favorite games to play on the Vive.”
“It's easy enough to play at first, gets rapidly more intense, has a variety of game mechanics that allow you to build up a strategy, has a variety of levels, a variety of game modes, and is generally a very satisfying shooting game.”
“The gameplay is very shallow.”
“The gameplay is very bland; the shooting mechanics, while acceptable, seriously need some more active 'reload' mechanism, and regardless of the change in levels, they all feel identical.”
“There are no reload mechanics as reloading is automatic.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant cartoon aesthetic, which is both appealing and kid-friendly, making it accessible for a wider audience. While the visuals are clear, crisp, and polished, some players note that the simplistic style can feel repetitive over time. Overall, the art style enhances the gameplay experience, providing a fun and engaging environment without the intensity of more realistic horror games.
“The art style is absolutely wonderful and is carried through all the assets in the game.”
“The graphics are simplistic, yet detailed and polished.”
“If you want a great shooter, this is the one to get - the feel of the shooting rivals H3VR, even though it features cartoon zombies. The graphics, especially when it comes to the iron sights, are crystal clear, making it much more realistic to aim properly than in most other VR shooters I've tried so far.”
“I initially thought the cartoonish graphics would be completely immersion breaking and that the game wouldn't be fun.”
“Graphic might make some think it looks childish (it does) but there is loads of fun here and realization is superb.”
“The graphics are simple but effective; the idea of the game is to simulate training yourself for the zombie apocalypse, so you aren't fighting real zombies, but instead some very stylized cardboard cutout zombies.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game boasts a very high level of replayability, featuring quick challenges and survival modes that encourage players to improve their scores and rankings on global leaderboards. The gun upgrade system and high skill ceiling in skill challenges further enhance the replay value, making it a polished and engaging experience for players.
“The game also has a high replay value as it consists of quick challenges that last from a little over a second each to survival modes that may last 5 to 10 minutes each.”
“Was pleasantly surprised by this; it's quite well polished and offers lots of replay value, making it one of my favorite current VR titles.”
“The gun upgrade system keeps things interesting, and the high skill ceiling in the skill challenges means tons of replay value.”
“The replayability level of this game is very low.”
“Replay value is simply you playing to get a better high score and a higher spot on the global leaderboard.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as lacking depth, with some players noting that it features a co-op campaign mode that allows for shared gameplay but ultimately lacks meaningful progression or narrative. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience.
“The dream feature is a co-op campaign mode where one person goes, then the other, through an awesome storyline.”
“No real progression, no story at all, just shooting a lot of cardboard and throwing the same stuff at the beginning of each wave.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes a nostalgic "Plants vs. Zombies" vibe, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the in-game radio feature, which plays several enjoyable tracks that significantly contribute to the game's atmosphere, though it's essential to activate the radio to fully experience the soundtrack.
“The color scheme and soundtrack give it a Plants vs. Zombies feel, and I love it.”
“There are a few music tracks that can be played on the in-game radio, and they add a nice effect to the game.”
“Make sure to always turn on the radio; the soundtrack isn't there unless you do that.”
“The soundtrack isn't there unless you turn on the radio, which can be frustrating.”
“The music tracks available on the in-game radio are limited and don't add much to the overall experience.”
“While the color scheme is nice, the music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with minimal glitches, allowing for an exciting and enjoyable gameplay experience. Users appreciate the smooth performance and easy-to-learn controls, contributing to its status as a favorite on the Vive.
“Runs great!”
“The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering strong performance that benefits from its appealing cartoon style. Overall, players find the execution to be well done and visually impressive.
“Well executed and well optimized.”
“In terms of performance, it is really good as a result of the cartoon style, which also looks great.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is engaging and immersive, striking a balance between intensity and a relaxed experience, unlike more stressful horror-themed survival shooters. Players appreciate the intense zombie gameplay that maintains a non-draining ambiance.
“It creates an atmosphere that is engaging, but not tense and draining, unlike more horror-themed survival shooters like The Brookhaven Experiment.”
“Intense zombie gameplay without a tense atmosphere.”
“It creates an atmosphere that is engaging, but not tense and draining, such as a more horror-themed survival shooter like The Brookhaven Experiment.”
“+intense zombie gameplay without a tense atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that unlocking better weapons necessitates a significant amount of grinding, as it requires achieving a specific number of kills, which can be time-consuming and repetitive.
“Unlocking better weapons requires a significant number of kills, and if you want them, you'll be grinding a lot to achieve that.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
