Zombotron

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 791 reviews
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Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet and do whatever it takes to find a way home. Blaze Rush is a mercenary desperate for a job. In search of an easy payday he follows a distress beacon to the surface of a dangerous planet and the remains of an ancient crash site. There he finds a mystery that will test his strength, his resolve, and every gun in his arsenal. Zombotron features an arsenal…

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 791 reviews
story46 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • The game captures the nostalgia of the original Zombotron flash games while introducing improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.
  • The variety of weapons and armor adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for different playstyles and strategies.
  • The physics-based interactions and environmental destruction enhance the fun and creativity in combat.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 6-8 hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
  • Some players experienced frustrating bugs and glitches, particularly with boss fights and inventory management.
  • The story and character development felt lacking, with some players desiring a more engaging narrative and deeper lore.
  • story165 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its originality and connection to the previous Zombotron titles, while others criticize it for being short, simplistic, and filled with overused tropes. Many players express a desire for a more developed narrative and a continuation of the storyline, indicating that while the gameplay is enjoyable, the story often feels like a secondary element. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience, but it leaves players wanting more depth and engagement in its narrative.

    • “I was very fond of the storyline.”
    • “The story leaves you wanting more by the end.”
    • “This game was a really big upgrade from the old ones, very well made, spectacular landscapes, good story, interesting twist, etc. I'm more than sure to recommend this game to anyone who likes side scrolling platformer shooter games.”
    • “The story is very short, limited, and partakes in overused tropes.”
    • “The story has not much to offer.”
    • “The only flaw it has is something that it has carried over from the original flash trilogy and that is the lacking story; it feels like the first act of the story which leaves it without a satisfying ending.”
  • gameplay119 mentions

    The gameplay of Zombotron has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its nostalgic elements and physics-based mechanics, while others criticize its repetitive combat and minimal impact from RPG elements like leveling up. Although the game features engaging visuals and a variety of weapons, some mechanics feel unrefined or clunky, leading to a somewhat frustrating experience. Overall, while it offers decent fun and replay value, the gameplay may not meet the expectations of those seeking depth or innovation.

    • “Decent gameplay and graphics for a 2D game; just try it for 10 or 1 hour and you can give yourself an idea.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth as hell, the weapons are fun and interesting to use, and the environmental physics are still as awesome as ever.”
    • “Good old Zombotron gameplay in a new shining package!”
    • “Leveling up makes little to no difference in gameplay.”
    • “Unfortunately, combat mechanics fail to evolve significantly, resulting in a repetitive and somewhat uncontrollable experience.”
    • “The leveling system offers minimal impact, with upgrades providing marginal enhancements to critical chance and health pool, hardly noticeable during gameplay.”
  • graphics94 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, cell-shaded art style and improved visuals compared to the original Zombotron flash games. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the overall aesthetic, others feel that the character designs lack weight and that the camera perspective can feel claustrophobic. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful artwork and engaging animations, though some critiques highlight a need for more diverse environments and graphical options.

    • “The art style boasts visually appealing aesthetics, characterized by characters sporting a bobblehead-like charm, brought to life through vibrant cell-shaded graphics.”
    • “A very well-made game with beautiful graphics which brought me so much fun.”
    • “The graphics and the world are always very fun to look at and have improved even further since the last releases.”
    • “While this game maintains the art style of the original Zombotron flash games, it lacks the soul of the original games.”
    • “Art style-wise, all the characters feel bulky but lack weight, and it feels like the camera should be more zoomed out since everything is a bit bigger than the older flash games, but nope, it's not, so it also ends up feeling claustrophobic in a bad way.”
    • “The art style is almost completely different; the shooting and movement don't feel the same, and respawns are limited.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as fitting and enhancing the atmosphere, while others find it generic or lacking in excitement. Overall, many agree that the soundtrack complements the gameplay well, contributing positively to the experience, though opinions on its quality vary.

    • “The music fits the game perfectly and adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “An absolutely great zombie sci-fi action game with an awesome music and gameplay.”
    • “In my opinion, the music and sound design was amazing.”
    • “I think the music kinda falls flat, and when I play the game, I'm almost either always bored or frustrated.”
    • “While the music is generic dark sci-fi, the art style is vibrant and charming, with a host of enemies to blow to pieces that are each distinct from each other.”
    • “Music & audio:”
  • replayability15 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed among reviewers, with some praising its chance mechanics, secrets, and varied playstyles that encourage multiple playthroughs, while others criticize it for being too short and lacking substantial new content upon replay. Suggestions for additional difficulty modes and more diverse gameplay experiences indicate a desire for enhanced replay value. Overall, while some players find it enjoyable to revisit, many feel it offers limited incentive to replay after the initial experience.

    • “The game is fun and has good replay value due to chance mechanics and secrets.”
    • “While it is somewhat shorter for the price, it does feel decently replayable with all the secrets and achievements, so you will get your money's worth.”
    • “Thanks to the random drop system, each playthrough can be unique, simply due to finding something you didn't know existed or worked, which adds a great replayability value.”
    • “Very little replayability, unless if you're fine with just replaying the same story levels over and over.”
    • “No replayability other than going back and collecting all the secrets.”
    • “Very short and no real replay value at all.”
  • stability14 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, particularly with physics and boss encounters. While some users noted that the game is enjoyable and free of major issues, others found it frustratingly unstable, leading to a recommendation to wait for patches before fully engaging. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Bosses are impossible to defeat, game is full of bugs and glitches, nothing like the original Zombotron games.”
    • “The gameplay is buggy and we are stuck to everything every time.”
    • “I think the game's good but I'm gonna wait for the patch to finish the game and I recommend you do too since things like bosses and random areas are way too hard + lots of stuttering and glitches and very obvious oversights in random and annoying places.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its perfect integration of music, artwork, and aesthetics, creating a compelling mix of horror and action. Reviewers highlight the imaginative art style and fitting soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience, although some note that execution issues detract from the potential of these atmospheric elements. Overall, the game is recognized as an atmospheric platformer that successfully builds on its predecessors.

    • “The art style is fantastic and the music fits the game perfectly and adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The enemies were completely changed from zombies and robots to tribal zombie aliens and robots, a weapon system with rarity and exclusive buffs to each weapon you find was added and the atmosphere was made to be a mix of horror and action.”
    • “The enemies were completely changed from zombies and robots to tribal zombie aliens and robots, a weapon system with rarity and exclusive buffs to each weapon you find was added, and the atmosphere was made to be a mix of horror and action.”
    • “Not to mention the atmosphere and the art style are solid and help bring out the beauty of this masterpiece game.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally considered fair, with many players able to run it on lower-end systems, but several report significant performance issues, particularly with frame rate drops and stuttering in specific areas. While some users found it playable, others recommend waiting for patches to address these glitches and improve overall stability. Additionally, the absence of cloud saves has been noted as a drawback for those switching between devices.

    • “Optimization 4/5 according to Steam; this game can run on a toaster, but in a couple of areas, my PC struggled.”
    • “Fairly well optimized as well, as I could play it even on my low-end office PC.”
    • “Only a bit of a bummer was the lack of cloud saves, and performance on the Steam Deck could be a bit better, especially in the last couple of areas.”
    • “I had a few performance issues, specifically with the frame rate, and I think that it's a bit overpriced for something that is a successor of a flash game series.”
    • “I think it was okay my first playthrough, but now the game is stuttering and dropping frames like crazy, not responding to my actions sometimes, and overall being more irritating to play.”
    • “I think the game is good, but I'm going to wait for the patch to finish the game, and I recommend you do too since things like bosses and random areas are way too hard, plus lots of stuttering and glitches and very obvious oversights in random and annoying places.”
  • humor6 mentions

    Zombotron effectively combines lightheartedness with humor through tongue-in-cheek jokes, self-referential elements, and fourth-wall breaks, creating a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the amusing weapon descriptions and the game's overall comedic tone, despite some mixed feelings about the storyline and ending. The humor enhances the gameplay, making it a memorable and entertaining adventure.

    • “Zombotron aims for a lighthearted tone, employing tongue-in-cheek humor, self-referential nods, and occasional fourth-wall breaks.”
    • “This Zombotron presentation was challenging, funny, and simply amazing.”
    • “So about the game... basically; haha funny pew pew alien zombie game with physics.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional impact, with feelings of nostalgia and frustration stemming from the game's narrative and challenges. The experience is described as both fun and wholesome, despite a bittersweet ending that leaves players reflecting on their journey. Overall, the game elicits a range of emotions, making it a memorable, albeit brief, experience.

    • “Made me feel like a child again.”
    • “The emotional buildup of someone traipsing through all those challenges, trying to get off the planet, only to not be able to ever leave, while some robot thing sticks its middle finger up is profound.”
    • “I came into this game determined and emotionally prepared.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the fast-paced action and gunslinging fun, others feel that the need to meticulously search for loot can break immersion and lead to tedious gameplay, particularly during certain boss fights and specific sections.

    • “This breaks the immersion as you feel the need to tediously search every corner for loot that you might miss.”
    • “The gameplay was good, though I wasn't a fan of the boss fights and zombomobile sections, as they were tedious and had me dying a lot (I was playing on easy).”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted to be simple yet effective, providing a functional and honest experience across multiple playthroughs. However, some users feel that the overall story and character design are weak, suggesting a lack of depth in the narrative.

    • “Character development in this game is simple but effective, and after playing through a couple of times and restarting, it appears to be fully functional and honest.”
    • “Otherwise, after playing the game to completion, I feel it is weak in story, character design, and gameplay.”
    • “Character development in this game is simple but effective; however, it lacks depth and complexity.”
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80% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
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