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Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip

It seems we’re back in the realms of last generation, when the cheap movie tie-in game reigned supreme.
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46%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
58% User Score Based on 39 reviews
Critic Score 37%Based on 5 reviews

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Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by High Voltage Software and was released on October 14, 2019. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Set after the events of the first movie, Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip is a ridiculously fun top-down twin-stick shooter featuring local co-op multiplayer for up to four players. Play as your favourite heroes from the original (Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock) as well as new unlockable characters from the upcoming sequel. Use your special abilities, an arsenal of weapons and t…

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
humor10 positive mentions
monetization6 negative mentions
  • Fans of the Zombieland franchise will appreciate the humor, character interactions, and references to the movies.
  • The game offers local co-op gameplay for up to four players, making it a fun option for casual gaming sessions with friends.
  • Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable for those looking for a simple, mindless twin-stick shooter experience.
  • The gameplay mechanics are repetitive and uninspired, lacking the variety and challenge to keep players engaged.
  • The storyline is shallow and poorly executed, failing to capture the charm and humor of the original films.
  • The game suffers from unpolished visuals and technical issues, including bugs and inconsistent mechanics, making it feel rushed and incomplete.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with minimal character development and a plot that feels underwhelming and overly simplistic. Players note that the narrative fails to capture the charm and humor of the source material, resulting in a short experience that can be completed in just a few hours. While there are some side missions and unlockable characters, they do little to enhance the overall storytelling experience.

    • “The writing, plot, and character interactions are just like they were lifted straight from the movies.”
    • “This could legitimately be integrated into the main storyline if there's ever a third movie.”
    • “The story is you're headed east and have pit stops along the way.”
    • “The game’s story is paper-thin, with minimal effort put into character development or narrative.”
    • “Storywise, this game sucks.”
    • “The story has none of the charm or humor of the movies.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily a straightforward twin-stick shooter where players fend off waves of zombies while completing secondary objectives, making it easy to pick up and enjoy, especially in local co-op mode for up to four players. However, many users find the mechanics repetitive and uninspired, with some noting technical issues and a rushed feel to the overall design. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a fun experience when it works, appealing to those seeking lighthearted, casual gameplay.

    • “In terms of gameplay, you need to fight off waves of zombies and gradually move along the level, completing secondary objectives.”
    • “[u]Co-op gameplay[/u]: the game supports local co-op for up to four players, which can make for some lighthearted fun if you’re looking for a simple party game with friends.”
    • “[u]Easy to pick up[/u]: as a twin-stick shooter, the gameplay is straightforward and doesn’t require much time to learn.”
    • “The core gameplay loop feels uninspired and repetitive.”
    • “The game comes off as rushed, with buggy gameplay, inconsistent mechanics, and a lack of care in its overall design.”
    • “Found a critical gameplay bug at the last mission.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered unpolished and dated, with many reviewers noting bland visuals, uninspired environments, and lackluster enemy designs that fail to effectively convey the zombieland theme. While some players find the visuals functional enough for gameplay, the overall impression is that the graphics lack depth and customization options, contributing to a simplistic aesthetic.

    • “The visuals are well-made, even though you breeze by them most of the time.”
    • “Graphics and sounds (though both average and sometimes bland) serve their purpose, so in all those regards everything is fine.”
    • “Simple and responsible controls, zombieland vibes and decent shooting/gameplay with okayish graphics.”
    • “The graphics look dated and lack polish, with uninspired environments and lackluster enemy designs that fail to bring the zombieland world to life.”
    • “There's also no graphical options other than changing the resolution and the game looks rough.”
    • “There are some graphic let-downs like the animations and the floating walk your character does.”
  • humor
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game draws some inspiration from the Zombieland movies, featuring familiar characters and references that may appeal to fans; however, many players find the jokes to be hit-or-miss, with some lines feeling repetitive or cringe-worthy. While there are moments of humor that resonate, particularly in character interactions, the overall comedic charm of the franchise is largely absent, leading to a mixed reception regarding its effectiveness.

    • “Fans of the Zombieland movies might enjoy the familiar characters and callbacks, as the game includes some of the franchise’s humor and references.”
    • “If you're a fan of the Zombieland movies, you'll love this game; the dialogue between the characters is hilarious. Highly recommend this game!”
    • “Also, it has the actor likenesses and humor from the movie, if you're a fan of that.”
    • “The setting is meant to be fictional before the second movie, so don’t expect any well-known scenes you might remember. The intro dialogues, even without the original voice-overs, are so cringe-worthy and unfunny that I can't really describe it.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I expected some clever jokes, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and awkward attempts at comedy.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is widely criticized as a "cash grab," with many users feeling that it exploits the popularity of the *Zombieland* movies without delivering a quality experience. Despite some acknowledgment of the developers' efforts, the consensus is that the game's pricing does not reflect its replay value, leading to disappointment among players.

    • “The game feels like a shameless cinematic cash grab, riding on the popularity of the Zombieland movies without delivering a quality product.”
    • “It pains me to say this, but I wish I'd read the reviews. Luckily, I'm under 2 hours and can request a refund. The movies were spectacular, and this bridges the gap between both movies (unofficially), but this is just a straight cash grab. To think £30 is a reasonable price for something that won't even be worth a replay is disappointing.”
    • “I kind of hoped we would have permanently moved away from movie cash grabs, but it seems they are still alive and well... even in a zombie apocalypse.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is criticized for being shallow, with a paper-thin storyline that lacks depth and minimal effort invested in fleshing out the characters or narrative.

    • “The game’s story is paper-thin, with minimal effort put into character development or narrative.”
    • “Character arcs feel rushed and underdeveloped, leaving players disconnected from the protagonists.”
    • “There is a lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth, making the development feel superficial.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for feeling unfinished, with reports of buggy gameplay, inconsistent mechanics, and a general lack of attention to detail in its design.

    • “The game feels unfinished: it comes off as rushed, with buggy gameplay, inconsistent mechanics, and a lack of care in its overall design.”
    • “I encountered frequent crashes and glitches that made it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself dealing with lag and unexpected errors that disrupt the experience.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that the game's side missions and horde mode lack significant replayability, offering little incentive to revisit them after the initial playthrough.

    • “The game offers a handful of superfluous side missions and a horde mode that don't provide much replayability.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
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Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip is a arcade shooter game with horror theme.

Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip was released on October 14, 2019.

Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip was developed by High Voltage Software.

Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Zombieland: Double Tap- Road Trip is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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