Zula

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Zula is a free-to-play online first person shooter. In Zula you will discover real unique locations as Istanbul, Northern Iraq and other places of the Middle East, as well as indoor maps. You will totally immerse yourself in the world of Zula thanks to very realistic graphics.

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Play Modes

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 984 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Graphics and gameplay are decent, providing a fun experience for players.
Offers a variety of game modes that can be enjoyable, especially when playing with friends.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, giving an unfair advantage to players who spend money.
There are significant issues with server stability and high ping, especially for players outside Turkey.
The presence of cheaters and a lack of effective anti-cheat measures detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The gameplay of Zula Global is characterized by engaging tactical mechanics and realistic graphics, though it faces criticism for issues like hit registration delays and a pay-to-win model. While many players find the gameplay entertaining and easy to learn, others express frustration with its dynamic pace compared to slower shooters. Overall, the game offers solid mechanics and customization options, but balancing and server issues detract from the experience.
- “Engagingly tactical, Zula Global impresses with its realistic graphics and tight gameplay mechanics, though it pales against Counter-Strike's storytelling.”
- “It's an entertaining game once you get the hang of it (and max out your weapons or are about to max out others), although you might get frustrated quickly with how dynamic the gameplay is compared to other shooter games with a slower and more strategic gameplay style.”
- “Gameplay of each game mode is straightforward and simple to learn.”
- “Hit registration delays and around-the-corner headshots are so excessive, making the gameplay incredibly frustrating.”
- “- like the other games, they worry about graphics more than gameplay and performance.”
- “All in all, it's an overall good game but it's overshadowed by its own problems: balancing, pay-to-win aspects, etc. Also, I've played 97 hours and in that time, I have not received anything above uncommon for any permanent gun I have except for the G36.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
60%
17%
Overall, the graphics of Zula Global receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals for a game released in 2015, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking compared to competitors like Counter-Strike and CS:GO. Despite the game's engaging gameplay, many users feel that the graphics need significant improvement to remain relevant in the current gaming landscape. Some players note that the graphics are acceptable for low-end PCs, but overall, there is a consensus that enhancements are necessary for a better gaming experience.
- “Engagingly tactical, Zula Global impresses with its realistic graphics and tight gameplay mechanics.”
- “Considering the game was released in 2015, the graphics are pretty decent for an FPS game.”
- “The quality and graphics are decent and pretty good-looking if you ask me, nothing negative about that.”
- “Terrible graphics: I mean okay, release date is 2018, but if they want to stay relevant they have to upgrade it.”
- “The graphics are terrible, even on the highest settings.”
- “Audio quality is horrible, graphics are horrible; also, the servers are dreadful.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
80%
15%
The reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's story aspect, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth, particularly in comparison to other titles like Counter-Strike. While a few users appreciate the moral themes present in the gameplay, the overall consensus suggests that the game prioritizes tactical mechanics and graphics over a compelling story.
- “Very good game, very good story.”
- “Engagingly tactical, Zula Global impresses with its realistic graphics and tight gameplay mechanics, though it pales against Counter-Strike's storytelling.”
- “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.”
- “[*] To explain another 'big story' into a short one.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Zula Global" is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with players noting its comedic elements that enhance the gameplay experience, especially when playing with friends. Described as a humorous blend of "Call of Duty" and "Counter-Strike," the game offers a lighthearted atmosphere, despite its graphics, making it a source of laughter and enjoyment for many players. Overall, the game's humor is a key aspect that contributes to its appeal and replayability.
- “If 'Call of Duty' and 'Counter-Strike' had a love child with a sense of humor, it would be 'Zula Global'.”
- “'Zula Global', a Counter-Strike twin with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of uniqueness.”
- “Maybe the graphics are really bad, but if you play with friends, it can be so funny and keep you laughing for hours and hours.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it requires an excessive time commitment, often likening it to needing a "second life." Additionally, issues with the menu interface and matchmaking further exacerbate the tediousness of the grind, leading some to suggest that investing in other games may be a more worthwhile use of time and resources.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The menu screen gets stupidly tiny, making it hard and tedious to change settings. It never finds an 'eligible match' in community servers, where high-level players are mixed with new players, so don't expect any balance. You'll do better either buying Counter-Strike (or anything else, free or paid) or burning your money, which is better than wasting your disk space on this.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
16%
67%
The monetization in the game is heavily criticized as a "cash grab," with players labeling it as pay-to-win and expressing frustration over the numerous advertisements and costly in-game purchases. Many reviewers suggest that the monetization model detracts from the overall experience, comparing it unfavorably to other games like CS:GO and Crossfire.
- “Monetization in Zula right now feels a lot like when Crossfire first introduced it.”
- “Just a Brazilian cash grab, just skip this and go to CS2 since this game is a rip-off of CS:GO/1.6.”
- “I hate it, yet I love it - but then again - all the bugs, pay-to-win, getting nothing from paying money, and the terrible monetization updates.”
- “Well, this game is basically a shittier CS:GO that has a really strong monetization scheme.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, including issues with push-to-talk functionality, freezing during alt-tabbing, and overall performance problems attributed to high ping on Turkish servers. Many players express frustration over the game's numerous bugs, leading to a general consensus that it is not worth supporting in its current state.
- “When you are on Discord and you have push-to-talk enabled, it glitches and you need to alt-tab to talk to your friend in-game.”
- “Make the game in general smoother; it sometimes glitches (when you alt-tab, when you try to close the game it freezes for a bit, and more).”
- “I played a lot of Crossfire, and I am no longer interested in supporting a buggy mess.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being poorly optimized and prioritizing graphics over performance, while others have praised it for great optimization. There is a sentiment that players with better equipment tend to experience improved performance, suggesting a disparity based on hardware. Overall, the optimization aspect appears to be a significant point of contention among users.
- “Great optimization :d”
- “Seems to me that players who spend more get better performance with their equipment.”
- “Trash, I find games more decent, pretty, and optimized for less.”
- “It seems to me that players who spend more get better performance from their equipment.”
- “Like other games, they worry more about graphics than gameplay and performance.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”