Zomborg

About

"Zomborg" is a single-player action game with phenomenal visuals, set in the year 2000 amidst a virus pandemic. The United Nations has established quarantine zones, and during a mission, a medical team discovers a crucial clue about the infection's origin in the blood of dead livestock. However, their outpost is attacked by thousands of infected corpses before they can evacuate. Now, they must find a cure and uncover the truth behind the outbreak.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The graphics are visually appealing and have a pleasant aesthetic.
The gameplay offers fun moments, especially for fans of simple shooting mechanics.
The game provides a decent amount of content for its low price, making it a reasonable choice for casual gamers.

The game suffers from poor AI, particularly with the companion system, which often leads to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many aspects of the game, including the missions and objectives, feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to boredom.
Technical issues such as slow reload times, poor optimization, and a lack of meaningful character customization detract from the overall experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
14%
The story in the game is generally considered unoriginal and lacking depth, with players noting that it fails to create a strong connection or investment. While some find the narrative somewhat compelling, the repetitive missions and predictable enemy encounters detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration with gameplay mechanics and character interactions. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of engaging content.
- “The story is not too elaborate but interesting in its own way.”
- “I recommend being careful in 'reading the story' because if you don't pay enough attention, you may be confused about who is who.”
- “It's an isometric twin-stick shooter in which you play a soldier of your own creation; there's not much of a story, but the one that exists is relatively compelling.”
- “The story is written by a 3-year-old.”
- “It is an isometric twin-stick shooter in which you play a soldier of your own creation; there's not much of a story, and the one that there is relatively compelling, without being too bad, nor something special or unique.”
- “The missions are very dull and lack any sense of tension or urgency.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward loop of exploring open levels to find and interact with objectives, featuring basic mechanics that allow players to carry two firearms and three grenades. While the shooting mechanics are generally well-received, the gameplay can become repetitive, often devolving into sniper duels due to enemy precision. Overall, players note a mix of fluidity and simplicity, with some appreciating the graphics and sound, though variety in gameplay is lacking.
- “I played less than an hour, but I already have enough clarity about this game's gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay consists of going around open levels, finding objectives scattered across them, and interacting with them.”
- “Not bad graphics, fun gameplay; the story is not too elaborate but interesting in its own way.”
- “Very bad graphics, sounds, and gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are basic: the player can carry 2 firearms and 3 grenades, and that's all.”
- “Gameplay degenerates into shootings between snipers from screen sides and corners to gain advantage, because armed enemies fire with remarkable precision from very far.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
10%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simplistic and pleasant visuals, particularly during the day/night cycle, while others criticize the performance requirements and the overall quality, describing them as flat and underwhelming. Despite these criticisms, many find the art style enjoyable and fitting for the game's fun gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for the genre, though not without their flaws.
- “First of all, I really enjoyed the graphics; they are simplistic and pleasant to look at, so good job there.”
- “The game also has a day/night cycle, allowing you to see the graphics shine when it is light enough.”
- “It's a simple shooting game but very fun, with beautiful graphics. I love the small details when you shoot something.”
- “Very bad graphics, sounds, and gameplay.”
- “The levels are somewhat inspired, and I do like the art style, but even that is wasted with how far back the camera is zoomed.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being extremely repetitive, leading some players to turn it off early in their experience. There is a call for a new soundtrack that offers more variety and less monotony.
- “The music gets extremely repetitive; I turned it off after just 2 missions. No big deal.”
- “I wish there was a new soundtrack that was less repetitive.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for having little to no replayability, suggesting that once completed, players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it.
- “There is no replayability in this game.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play again after finishing it.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little reason to return.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest that the humor in the game often stems from witty remarks or clever commentary related to the missions, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “The game is filled with hilarious dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout the missions.”
- “I love how the characters throw in wisecracks at the most unexpected moments!”
- “The humor is spot on, making even the most serious situations feel light-hearted and fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers highlight the game's dynamic day and night cycle, along with various atmospheric changes, which significantly enhance immersion and contribute to a rich, engaging environment. This variability in atmosphere adds depth to the gameplay experience, making each moment feel unique and impactful.
- “The dynamic day and night cycle adds a captivating layer to the atmosphere, making every moment feel unique.”
- “The atmospheric changes throughout the game create an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “The way the environment shifts with the time of day enhances the overall mood and feel of the game.”
- “The day and night cycle is interesting, but it doesn't significantly impact the overall atmosphere.”
- “While there are some atmospheric changes, they feel superficial and lack depth.”
- “The atmosphere is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users reporting satisfactory performance on high-end hardware, such as a GTX 980 and an i7 4790k, even at 4K resolution. However, some players may experience varying performance levels depending on their specific system configurations.
- “+ Performance (on a GTX 980, i7 4790K, 16GB RAM at 4K)”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate even on high-end hardware like a GTX 980 and i7 4790K.”
- “Despite having 16GB of RAM, the optimization feels lacking, leading to frequent stutters during gameplay.”
- “Running the game at 4K resolution is nearly impossible due to severe performance issues.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report issues with stability, particularly noting that the resolution option is buggy when set to 4K, which can lead to performance problems.
- “The resolution options are buggy at 4K.”
- “I encountered several stability issues when trying to play in 4K resolution.”
- “The game frequently crashes when set to 4K, making it unplayable.”