Zomborg
- November 10, 2017
- GameDevLab
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The graphics are visually appealing and have some interesting moments.
- The game offers a simple shooting experience that can be fun for a short period.
- It has a companion AI feature that adds a layer of gameplay, even if the AI is not very effective.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with low-quality, mismatched assets and lack of originality.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with poor AI and frustrating mechanics such as slow reload times and no checkpoints.
- The overall design feels unfinished and lacks engaging content, making it difficult to recommend over other available games.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in this game is minimal and lacks depth, often described as simplistic and reminiscent of a child's writing. While it presents a basic narrative framework involving missions and zombie enemies, players find it unremarkable and repetitive, with little tension or urgency. Overall, the story is considered somewhat compelling but ultimately fails to stand out or engage players meaningfully.
“Not bad graphics, fun gameplay, story not too elaborate but interesting in its own way.”
“I recommend to be careful in 'reading the story' because if you don't pay enough attention, you may be confused about who is who.”
“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 story is written by a 3-year-old.”
“There's not much of a story, and the one that exists is relatively compelling, but it's neither too bad nor something special or unique.”
“The missions are very dull and lack any sense of tension or urgency.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an open-world structure where players explore levels to find and interact with scattered objectives, primarily engaging in shooting mechanics that allow for the use of two firearms and three grenades. While the shooting mechanics are generally well-received, encounters often devolve into sniper duels due to the high precision of enemy fire. Overall, the game offers enjoyable gameplay complemented by decent graphics and sound, despite a somewhat simplistic story.
“Not bad graphics, fun gameplay; the story is not too elaborate but interesting in its own way.”
“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.”
“Gameplay degenerates into shootings between snipers from the sides and corners of the screen to gain an advantage, because armed enemies fire with remarkable precision from very far.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as interesting and fun, with a beautiful art style and attention to detail, particularly during gameplay. However, there are concerns about high system requirements, as the game demands at least an i5 processor to run smoothly, which some users find excessive given the simplicity of the visuals. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the experience, they are hindered by technical limitations and camera issues.
“Nice graphics, sound, and gameplay.”
“It's a simple shooting game but very fun, beautiful graphics, I love the small details when you shoot something.”
“The levels are somewhat inspired, and I do like the art style.”
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and a lack of credit to original creators, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“The game lacks any incentive to play again.”
“Once you finish it, there's really no reason to go back.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the humor in the game often revolves around 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.”
