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Zombotron

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.

What works
  • Nostalgic remake of classic flash game
  • Variety of weapons and combat styles
  • Engaging level design with secrets
  • Good visual and sound design
  • Satisfying gunplay and physics
Things to keep in mind
  • Some bosses unbalanced or frustrating
  • Game length considered short by some
  • Occasional bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of multiplayer or co-op modes
  • Story and progression systems could be deeper

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Deathstate: Abyssal Edition

  • Ballpoint Universe - Infinite

  • Gryphon Knight Epic

  • Zompiercer

  • Outcast 1.1

  • Eternal Evil

  • Zortch

  • Blood West

  • Walking Zombie 2

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Gryphon Knight Epic

  • Eternal Evil

  • Zortch

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Zombotron: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Creativity.

Why this game works

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