Zombi

1. AymEven

   Aug 19, 2015

   10

   I was interested in ZombiU since its orginal launch but never had the opportunity to play it. Glad I'm finally able to enjoy it on new gen !I was interested in ZombiU since its orginal launch but never had the opportunity to play it. Glad I'm finally able to enjoy it on new gen ! Great survival game, kinda scary ! :p… Expand

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2. TheQuietGamer

   Jan 23, 2017

   9

   It's nice to see that more people are going to get a chance to check out this former Wii U exclusive (called ZombiU). It's a real treat forIt's nice to see that more people are going to get a chance to check out this former Wii U exclusive (called ZombiU). It's a real treat for hardcore zombie fans. While the title's often frustrating issues are still present, it's good ideas still shine through to make for an excellent experience for zombie fanatics. Mix in some new additions and you've got a port that manages to narrowly outshine it's Wii U counterpart.
   
   One of the key selling points of ZombiU when it first released was how it took advantage of the Wii U's two screen experience. The game was basically built around it and that's part of what helped set it apart from other zombie games. It was an integral part of the experience. At least that's what I thought before. In Zombi all the action takes place on one screen. Seeing all of ZombiU's functions move so flawlessly and naturally over like this makes me wonder what all the fuss in regards to ZombiU's two-screen system was all about. The only thing missing from Zombi due to the switch to one-screen is the local multiplayer option, which wasn't all that exciting anyway.
   
   Well, enough about the differences from the Wii U version for now. Onto what makes Zombi so great in the first place. It's nice to see a zombie game that takes it's undead hordes seriously. So many zombie games make it easy to blow your way through big groups. In Zombi however, even one-on-one encounters with the undead can be dangerous if you aren't careful. Zombies can take some damage before going down and if you die that's it. Another one of Zombi's great features is the permadeath mechanic, which in a sense makes the game part roguelike. While you don't lose any progress in the story, when your character dies they take your gear with them. When you respawn with a new character it's up to you to decide to hunt down your old gear or not from your now zombified previous character.
   
   This is admittedly where some frustration can sneak in. Suppose you die again before you can hunt down your old character. If that happens then all the gear they were carrying is just gone. Something that can screw you out of good items. That's part of Zombi's risk and reward system. It's up to you to choose what gear to carry and what to store at your safe house. Also, the longer you stay alive in the game the more your skills will level up, giving you a stronger survivor. Losing a character you've put some time into and ending up with someone weaker is something else that stings a bit.
   
   This is what I love about Zombi. Yes, all of this can lead to a lot of frustration, but it's a genuinely challenging game that rewards smart thinking. Carefully managing threats and planning ahead of time are often things you must do. As a result, it's probably one of the most realistic zombie games I've ever played. Something that does admittedly contribute to what is likely Zombi's biggest issue. While the game gives you all the tools you need to succeed, sometimes death can still feel like it wasn't your fault. This is due to the combat system, which was the biggest complaint reviewers had with ZombiU when it first released.
   
   The game's emphasis is on melee combat. Simply put, bashing these zombies to death is often a lengthier experience than it often should be. They often take multiple hits to go down. Something that can make taking on more than one at once a trying experience and groups more than two often a death sentence. With ammo being so limited, the gunplay being a touch clunky (you are a civilian after all), and the sound usually just drawing more attention, melee is often your only option. This normally isn't a problem given that you are allowed to take things slow and play smart for most of the game, allowing you to avoid these vexing encounters if you keep on your toes. So when the game throws sections at you where you are forced into scenarios where you're surrounded by the undead, all of whom are alerted to your presence and in pursuit, death can feel cheap.
   
   However Zombi does something to alleviate some of this in a way that ZombiU did not: It gives you more melee weapons. In ZombiU you were left with only the cricket bat. In Zombi you can find two other, more powerful alternatives. While you'll still be giving deadheads more than a few swings to bring them down, it won't take as long as with just the cricket bat. This is really the new addition that makes me feel like Zombi is actually a bit better than ZombiU. Two new melee weapons might not sound like much, but I found them to be almost game changing. Zombi's other new additions are minor (like skins for the cricket bat), but are still nice.
   
   Putting the survival in survival-horror, Zombi has a lot of great ideas. If you're willing to put up with it's issues and outright irritations, Zombi can be a rewarding and satisfying experience like few other zombie games on the market. With things like it's dark environments it even goes along way towards making zombies scary again.… Expand

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4. voiders

   Aug 18, 2015

   8

   Here and youtube have so much nintendo fanboys angry. WTF?
   The game have good points at WiiU or Ps4/XOne. At wiiU do you hame all the gamepadHere and youtube have so much nintendo fanboys angry. WTF?
   The game have good points at WiiU or Ps4/XOne. At wiiU do you hame all the gamepad features.
   At Ps4/XOne you have better graphics, resolution, frame rate...… Expand

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5. Nel

   Jan 26, 2017

   6

   It had a potential to be great game, but due to several bugs, and guns being rendered to be pretty much useless, the upgrading system beingIt had a potential to be great game, but due to several bugs, and guns being rendered to be pretty much useless, the upgrading system being completely useless, I can't say that is that great. The game isn't very scary, but if you see past the flaws it is a semi-good survival type of game… Expand

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6. JayLightBar

   Sep 1, 2015

   6

   I would have to say, ZombiU was one of the few reasons I had ever even given the WiiU a slight looking, but now that it's out for otherI would have to say, ZombiU was one of the few reasons I had ever even given the WiiU a slight looking, but now that it's out for other consoles, I've finally had my go at it... and, it's a pretty fair game. Now what most people I could imagine are so twisted up about and butthurt over is the fact this is a slow passed, survival horror game with action elements, and the simple fact that it's 'Not scary' makes it not horror. In my eyes, horror doesn't need to be scary, simply suspenseful. And Zombi did that for me. Many moments I spent in this game had me backed into a corner, low on health, and surrounded by the dead. The story is interesting, but nothing special. Visuals are clunky but reasonable for a 20 dollar release. I had a few bugs throughout my playthrough as well, and it really over all felt a bit flat in the end. But, Zombi is a decent game. Pretty good in my eyes, but something you'll need a taste for to enjoy it.… Expand

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7. Naifinside

   Mar 25, 2019

   5

   In un genere che nel corso del tempo ha tirato fuori dei veri e propri capolavori di genere (ultimo in ordine cronologico Resident Evil 2In un genere che nel corso del tempo ha tirato fuori dei veri e propri capolavori di genere (ultimo in ordine cronologico Resident Evil 2 Remake) riuscire a distinguersi non è affatto semplice, questo titolo ci prova senza tuttavia eccellere in nessun frangente. La grafica - componente estetico ormai usato a specchio di quanto ci sia dietro giusto o sbagliato che sia - è ai livelli delle vecchie generazioni di console, il gameplay si limita per lo più alla corsa e, ahimé, la componente horror dettata dal continuo scappare dai non morti nel giro di breve si tramuta in frustrazione/noia piuttosto che in ansia come sperato dagli sviluppatori (Fondamentalmente l'esatto contrario di quanto visto in Dying Lights per intenderci.… Expand

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8. juzzzy74

   Feb 15, 2016

   1

   i have purchased this online and when i try to get the second book for the doc i have a barricade in the way of the gate i need to go thrui have purchased this online and when i try to get the second book for the doc i have a barricade in the way of the gate i need to go thru does anyone know why or is there a fault in the game… Expand

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