Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge screenshot

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous take on the zombie genre, with charming graphics and entertaining cutscenes.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, offering a mix of strategy and humor that appeals to both casual and veteran players.
The multiplayer mode, while lacking in player base, adds an extra layer of enjoyment for those who can find matches.

The game is not a true tycoon game, which may disappoint players expecting deeper management mechanics.
Many players report technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization, particularly on PC.
The campaign is relatively short and lacks replay value, with limited unit control and simplistic gameplay mechanics.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
79%
11%
The story in the game is generally considered short and somewhat nonsensical, revolving around a mad scientist and two competing zombie factions. While some players find the humor and visual storytelling engaging, others criticize the lack of depth and coherence, with gameplay objectives feeling simplistic. The campaign consists of only eight missions, which can lead to a quick completion time, but technical issues like crashes have been reported, affecting 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 contribute to its appeal, despite some criticisms regarding its depth and variety.
- “I love this game, funny, fun, and fantastic! I started buying it for my friends. 5 out of 5.”
- “The storyline is precious, the cutscenes are hilarious, and the game (for an RTS) is quite interesting.”
- “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%
40%
15%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their clean, cartoonish art style that complements its humorous tone, providing a visually appealing experience. While some players note that the graphics are somewhat dated and could benefit from modern updates, they still hold up well and enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the aesthetic is considered a strong point, even if the gameplay itself may not fully engage all players.
- “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, audibly, but could use some updates for modern graphic options.”
- “Mechanics restrict a lot of movement, 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 a more complex RTS, but current controls and gameplay limitations detract from its overall enjoyment.
- “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 mastered visually 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%
25%
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 generic and not particularly noteworthy. Overall, the art and music elevate the fun factor, but the gameplay itself is seen as a letdown.
- “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
20%
20%
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, leaving players wanting more depth and variety.
- “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.”
- “Definitely a fun campaign but lacks replay value and has a low skill cap.”
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant bugs and issues on desktop systems, while others report smooth performance on older laptops.
- “The cutscenes are funny, and it runs great on my somewhat outdated laptop.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “It is very buggy and will not run on either of my two desktops.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and a subpar experience for players. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, suggesting that it is severely under-optimized.
- “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.”
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.”