Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge

A refreshingly simple hybrid of RTS depth and MOBA thrills, Zombie Tycoon 2 shines in multiplayer despite limited options. Just don't bother with its tedious, punishing single-player campaign.

67%Game Brain Score

humor, graphics

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64% User Score Based on 127 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

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Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Frima Studio and was released on December 9, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge, players choose to lead either the zombie horde or a group of human survivors in a battle for supremacy in a post-apocalyptic world. This real-time strategy game features two campaigns, multiple units and upgrades, and a variety of environments to conquer. Players must outsmart and outmaneuver their opponents to achieve victory.

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Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a comical and colorful art style that adds to its charm and humor.
Gameplay is simple and fun, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
The multiplayer mode offers enjoyable matches, although finding players can be challenging.

The game is very short, with only eight missions, leading to a lack of replay value.
It suffers from technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization on PC.
The controls are primarily designed for consoles, making them awkward for PC users.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The story in the game is described as short and somewhat nonsensical, featuring a mad scientist and two rival zombie factions vying for dominance. While the narrative lacks depth and is delivered through visuals and sounds rather than dialogue, it includes amusing elements and humorous cutscenes that some players found entertaining. However, the campaign's eight missions are criticized for being slow-paced and prone to technical issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The storyline is precious, the cutscenes are hilarious, and the game (for an RTS) is quite interesting.”
- “Without going into spoilers, the general plot is that you play as a mad scientist who is trying to wipe out humanity with your army of zombies.”
- “The story is also interesting with well-timed humor to keep you entertained.”
- “The story is nonsensical.”
- “The entire story is given through various sounds, looks, and actions; no dialogue.”
- “The campaign has only 8 missions, which are typically very, very slow.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it amusing and charming, particularly in the cutscenes and character designs. While some reviews note that the humor can fall flat or feel repetitive, others appreciate its lighthearted take on zombie themes, blending cute art styles with snarky and silly elements. Overall, the game offers a mix of funny moments that enhance the experience, though it may not be consistently laugh-out-loud hilarious for everyone.
- “I love this game, funny, fun, and fantastic! I started buying it for my friends. 5 out of 5.”
- “The cutscenes are awesome and the characters have cartoon personalities, making it even more funny.”
- “It's looking at zombies from the more humorous side of life as opposed to the seriousness of games like DayZ.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring a clean and appealing cartoon art style that complements its humorous tone. While some players note that the visuals hold up well for an older title, there are calls for modern graphical updates and options. Overall, the aesthetic is praised for enhancing the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding the gameplay mechanics.
- “The game's aesthetic works really well.”
- “Based on Unreal Engine, the game provides great visuals for an RTS.”
- “The cartoon-styled graphics are a perfect match for the humor-filled story.”
- “The game is old but does seem to keep up graphically and audibly, but could use some updates for modern graphic options.”
- “Mechanics restrict a lot of movement, and the graphics look like a kids' game. I didn't last more than 1 hour and 30 minutes in this; I idled the other hours to get the card drops.”
- “With all of that being said, I feel the art style might really hold someone back from getting this game.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, particularly in the campaign, which features only eight missions. While the art style and music are praised, the mechanics are often described as generic and poorly executed, leading to a repetitive experience that fails to engage players. Some users noted that the game could serve as a decent starting point for future titles, but it ultimately falls short of expectations due to its slow pace and limited controls.
- “The gameplay is a RTS style, although some mechanics are really weird and require practice and getting used to.”
- “It took me about 13 hours to complete the main story 100%, so it's kind of short, but the missions are visually mastered and in gameplay I don't see any flaws if there are any.”
- “In conclusion, I’d fully recommend this game to anybody looking for a cheap, simple RTS that is exploding with charm and personality, and I really hope this company makes a sequel, a real tycoon game, or another RTS with expanded mechanics aimed at a PC market.”
- “The actual mechanics are barely in the campaign.”
- “There's only eight missions, and two of them are used to introduce the game's mechanics.”
- “But it gets boring real fast and some mechanics simply are not all that well executed.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the zombie theme and enhancing the overall atmosphere, though it lacks memorability outside of the gameplay context. While the background music and sound effects contribute positively to the experience, they are considered somewhat generic and not particularly noteworthy. Overall, the music adds to the fun but is overshadowed by the game's gameplay shortcomings.
- “The art and music are great, but the generic nature of the gameplay was the downfall.”
- “It is simple and exciting with fun multiplayer and great music.”
- “The art style and music both make the game fun to play; it's just unfortunate the gameplay itself lets it down.”
- “Not very useful outside the game unless you want some spooky music for a Halloween party.”
- “The background music and sounds work well, but nothing to write home about here.”
- “The main menu music is not really memorable, which was a shame.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, primarily due to its short campaign length and lack of additional modes like skirmish. While there is some incentive to replay for missed collectibles, the experience is unlikely to extend beyond 6-7 hours, limiting long-term engagement.
- “Replay value: 3 after the campaign mode, which teaches you how to play the game.”
- “Good game, shame it was a bit too short though; it would have been nice to have a skirmish mode which would have made it more replayable.”
- “Definitively a fun campaign but lacks replay value and has a low skill cap.”
- “I would rate replayability very low.”
- “There is some replay value in obtaining all the secondary objects if you missed them the first time around, but replaying the entire campaign again might only increase the life of this title to about 6-7 hours.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its poor optimization, leaving players frustrated with performance issues and subpar gameplay experiences.
- “How can one game be so under-optimized?”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; it feels like the game was never properly optimized.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it struggles to run even on high-end hardware.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant bugs that prevent it from running on certain desktops, while others report smooth performance on older laptops.
- “The cutscenes are funny, and it runs great on my somewhat outdated laptop.”
- “The game has excellent stability, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes the gameplay really enjoyable.”
- “It is very buggy and will not run on either of my two desktops.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the single-player campaign to be tedious and punishing, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
- “Just don't bother with its tedious, punishing single-player campaign.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is consistently praised as wonderful, contributing significantly to the overall experience of the game.
- “The atmosphere is just wonderful.”

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Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge is a real-time strategy game with horror and comedy themes.

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation and others.

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge was released on December 9, 2013.

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge was developed by Frima Studio.

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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