Zombotron
- April 21, 2019
- AntKarlov
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamFight 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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Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgia of the original Zombotron flash games while introducing improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.
- The variety of weapons and armor, along with the RPG elements, adds depth and replayability to the game.
- The art style and sound design are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game is criticized for being too short, with some players feeling it doesn't justify the price.
- Boss fights can be frustratingly difficult, with some players experiencing issues with enemy AI and balance.
- Inventory management is cumbersome, with limited space leading to frustration when trying to collect items.
- story330 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its originality and connection to the Zombotron universe, while others criticize it for being short, simplistic, and lacking depth compared to previous installments. Many reviewers express a desire for a more developed narrative and a continuation of the story, indicating that while the gameplay is enjoyable, the plot often feels like a mere backdrop to the action. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience, but it leaves players wanting more in terms of story content and engagement.
“A very small game, but great in terms of story and gameplay ❤👽”
“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.”
- gameplay238 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Zombotron has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its nostalgic run-and-gun mechanics and physics-based interactions, while others criticize the leveling system and combat mechanics for being shallow and unresponsive. Although the game offers decent visuals and a variety of weapons, it suffers from repetitive level design and a lack of significant evolution in gameplay features, leading to a somewhat clunky and unrefined experience. Overall, while it captures the essence of the original flash games, some players feel it falls short in delivering a deeper and more engaging gameplay experience.
“Definitively the best of all the Zombotron games, it also has really long gameplay and is fun to play again after completing the game.”
“The gameplay is smooth as hell, the weapons are fun and interesting to use, and the environmental physics are still as awesome as ever.”
“I love that this game introduces new gameplay features whilst remaining very true to the aesthetic of the originals.”
“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.”
- graphics188 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative 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 flash games. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the overall aesthetic, others feel that the characters appear bulky and lack weight, leading to a somewhat claustrophobic experience. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful artwork and engaging animations, though some players miss the simplicity and charm of the earlier versions.
“Its 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.”
“Visuals: 2/5. Everything is clear and easy to see, but it's a 2D game; what do you expect?”
- music44 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising it for enhancing the atmosphere and fitting well with the gameplay, while others find it somewhat generic or lacking in excitement. Overall, it is described as good to great, contributing positively to the game's vibrant art style and sound design, though some players feel it doesn't quite match the quality of earlier installments in the series.
“The art style is fantastic and the music fits the game perfectly and adds to the atmosphere.”
“This game is really epic, the gameplay is amazing, it's got an epic soundtrack and lots of weapons and stuff.”
“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 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.”
“The music fits the game very well, but it lacks originality and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- replayability30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the chance mechanics, secrets, and varied equipment that encourage multiple playthroughs, while others find it lacking due to its short length and repetitive story levels. Many reviewers suggest that adding difficulty options could enhance replay value, as the current experience feels too easy for some. Overall, while there are elements that promote replayability, significant improvements are needed for a more engaging 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 great replayability value.”
“Very little replayability, unless you're fine with just replaying the same story levels over and over.”
“No replayability other than going back and collecting all the secrets.”
“I don't feel like there's much replay value; once you've gone through it, there's nothing new for you.”
- stability28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as buggy physics, issues with boss encounters, and erratic enemy behavior. While some users noted that these problems are not game-breaking, they still detract from the overall experience, leading to a recommendation to wait for patches before fully engaging with the game. Overall, the stability issues seem to overshadow the positive aspects of combat and story.
“Bosses are impossible to defeat, the 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.”
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the perfect integration of music and art style that enhances the overall experience. The blend of horror and action elements, along with imaginative enemy designs, contributes to a captivating ambiance that resonates with players. However, some critiques mention that despite the strong atmospheric elements, the execution of gameplay and story could have been improved.
“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.”
“Not to mention the atmosphere and the art style are solid and help bring out the beauty of this masterpiece game.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization receives mixed feedback, with some players noting it runs well on lower-end systems, while others experience significant frame rate issues and stuttering, particularly in later levels and boss fights. The lack of cloud saves is also a drawback for those switching between devices. Overall, while it shows potential for good performance, many recommend waiting for patches to address the existing issues.
“Optimization 4/5 according to Steam; this game can run on a toaster, but in a couple of areas, my PC threw a fit.”
“Fairly well optimized as well, as I could play it even on my old office PC.”
“Only a bit of a bummer was the lack of cloud saves (so I couldn't continue on PC a playthrough I started on Steam Deck), and performance on Steam Deck could be a bit better, as the last couple of areas (mech boss fight and levels with scavengers) had quite unstable FPS.”
“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.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Zombotron is praised for its lighthearted and humorous tone, featuring tongue-in-cheek jokes, self-referential humor, and fourth-wall breaks. Players enjoy the funny weapon descriptions and the overall comedic presentation, although some find the storyline to be a mix of cringe and humor. The game's blend of challenging gameplay and amusing elements contributes to its entertaining experience.
“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.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional journey throughout the game, evoking feelings of nostalgia and determination, only to be met with a surprising and somewhat disheartening conclusion. The experience is described as both fun and wholesome, despite its brevity, leaving a lasting impact on players as they navigate challenges and ultimately confront an unexpected ending.
“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.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment for some, especially when it feels overly drawn out or frustrating.
“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).”
“Instead of being drawn out and tedious (except part of one level), it's just pure gunslinging fun.”
- character development4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is described as simple yet effective, providing a functional and honest experience across multiple playthroughs. However, some players feel that the overall story and character design are lacking, which detracts from the depth of character development.
“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.”
