Zombies on a Plane
- March 24, 2016
- Shangri-La Game Studios Ltd
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Zombies on a Plane: Resurrection Edition" features an expanded plane interior with two new floors and an elevator, as well as improved aircraft controls and new music and sounds. Survive the zombie onslaught on a commercial airplane and make a realistic landing at an airport. This action-packed game offers improved gameplay and new features in the Resurrection Edition update.
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Reviews
- The game has a fun and silly concept, reminiscent of 'Snakes on a Plane', making it enjoyable for casual play, especially with friends in co-op mode.
- Some players found the game to be a good way to pass the time, providing a few hours of entertainment despite its flaws.
- The flying mechanics and the idea of controlling a plane while fighting zombies were seen as interesting, adding a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The gameplay is plagued by poor controls, bad graphics, and a lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- The game suffers from repetitive levels and a lack of variety, making it boring after a short period of play.
- Many reviews describe the game as a glitchy mess with non-existent enemy AI, making it feel unbalanced and unenjoyable.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as sub-par or "dog sh*t," despite the game running smoothly at 60 frames per second. While some appreciate the relatively good graphics and the interesting concept, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, particularly regarding the animations and visual quality.
“It's an okay game, relatively good graphics and an interesting concept.”
“Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
“It runs at a solid 60 frames per second, there's no lag, the graphics are sub-par.”
“Graphics are dog sh*t.”
“The animations are bad, it runs at a solid 60 frames per second, there's no lag, the graphics are sub-par.”
“The graphics are sub-par.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional absurdity, with players finding amusement in its poor execution and cartoonish elements, such as a 747 performing loops. While the overall quality may be lacking, it elicits laughter, particularly in social settings where friends can share in the experience.
“A 747 doing loops is kinda funny and cartoony.”
“Game is funny.”
“Pretty much no part of it is good except for the fact that it's so bad that it's funny, makes you laugh a few times with how bad it is.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a shooter that allows for both first and third-person perspectives, featuring zombie combat and weapon unlocks. However, it suffers from poor controls, flawed mechanics, and unsatisfactory physics, leading to significant criticism and a lack of recommendation at its current price.
“I guess I could talk about the gameplay a bit: it's pretty much a shooter; it can be played in first or third person, and as you kill zombies, you rack up points and unlock weapons.”
“I got zombies on a plane, a range of weapons with simple mechanics.”
“The gameplay offers a unique blend of first and third-person shooting mechanics, allowing players to engage with zombies in a dynamic environment.”
“But this game needs serious gameplay attention before I recommend it for its current price tag.”
“Awful controls, morbid mechanics, and terrible physics make this game qualify as one of the best ways to waste your money this year!”
“I got zombies on a plane, a range of weapons with simple mechanics, and well, not much else.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent frame drops, numerous visual glitches, and various bugs that significantly detract from the experience. Many feel that the game's performance issues warrant a lower price point, as they consider it a "buggy mess."
“This game is rubbish; I get frame drops, so many visual glitches, and so much more. There is so much wrong with this game.”
“Bugs and glitches are everywhere.”
“Should have been free because of the buggy mess; not to mention I bought the helicopter and never received it.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fitting and relaxing, with a single track that effectively complements the playful tone. Users appreciate the cheesy sound gimmicks that enhance the overall experience, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The one music track is fitting, and the cheesy free sound gimmicks also blended to this tongue-in-cheek/wink play style.”
“The one music track is fitting, but the cheesy free sound gimmicks also blend into this tongue-in-cheek, wink play style.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a motivational message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that overcoming challenges can lead to unexpected outcomes. Additionally, the narrative is described as humorous and lighthearted, particularly in the context of a zombie game that could serve as an entertaining movie plot.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The silliest zombie game I have seen so far could be a nice movie plot.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is poorly optimized, with performance issues persisting even when settings are adjusted to lower quality. Players report that the graphics remain unattractive and the overall experience is unsatisfactory, leading to a lack of compelling reasons to engage with the game.
“Badly optimized game; it starts in ultra quality, and switching it to very low and lower resolutions doesn't help at all.”
“It's ugly, the performance is poor, the topic is completely unappealing, the achievements are random, and overall, I cannot find any specific reason for you to play it.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it serves only to extend gameplay unnecessarily, transforming what could be a brief, enjoyable experience into a tedious endeavor without adding meaningful content or unique rewards.
“These achievements don’t unlock further unique game experiences; they simply tediously pad gameplay to what might originally amount to 1 hour of entertainment value.”
“These achievements don’t unlock further unique game experiences; they simply tediously pad gameplay to what might originally amount to 1 hour of entertainment value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by the detailed particle systems, including weapon sparks, rain droplets, and dynamic weather effects like wind and clouds, creating an immersive experience.
“The amount of particle systems with sparks from the weapons, rain droplets, wind, and cloud effects added nicely to the atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment in the lack of emotional engagement due to the absence of rewarding animations and concluding end screen backgrounds, which could have enhanced the overall experience. The only moment of emotional connection comes from a brief animation of flying through a city, but it falls short of expectations.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate concerns about misleading advertising practices related to monetization, suggesting that users feel the game may not accurately represent its features or content in promotional materials.
