Plague Inc.

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 81 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 10 out of 81
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  1. Dusty_Hayes
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    I brought Plague Inc for 69p in the App store and my god Plague Inc is worth every penny, the game is played on a simple map and menus and the simplicity of Plague Inc is augmented and backed up by raw strategy & tactical gameplay making the plotting and executing the downfall of the human race much more fun enjoyable and satisfying when you win and rewarded with a free unlocks such aI brought Plague Inc for 69p in the App store and my god Plague Inc is worth every penny, the game is played on a simple map and menus and the simplicity of Plague Inc is augmented and backed up by raw strategy & tactical gameplay making the plotting and executing the downfall of the human race much more fun enjoyable and satisfying when you win and rewarded with a free unlocks such a different plague and bonus's plus theres special purchasable plagues a Necroa virus Zombie virus & Neurax worm mind control plague adding more replay value and content and there more coming, the game is prefect on iOS iPad or iPhone.… Expand
  2. Le_Moose
    Jun 19, 2012
    9
    This was an interesting game from the app store. A lot of creativity and experimentation to try out. I haven't played the game to get a very high score at this point because I'm unable to find the exact point of it. As described on the app store, you are supposed to create the next plague of this world that could potentially wipe out civilization. But eradicating all human life seemsThis was an interesting game from the app store. A lot of creativity and experimentation to try out. I haven't played the game to get a very high score at this point because I'm unable to find the exact point of it. As described on the app store, you are supposed to create the next plague of this world that could potentially wipe out civilization. But eradicating all human life seems to give you a low score. I believe to actually get the highest score possible is to make your plague last as long as possible without the world finding a cure or your plague killing everyone. This provides a great challenge for the more strategy game players. A great game for your consideration!… Expand
  3. mgastryker
    Jun 20, 2012
    10
    This is a great app for only $0.99. Destroying all life on Earth has never been more fun or challenging. It is a very hyper-realistic game and you will see all of the real life connections while playing it. There is also a wide array of symptoms, abilities, and transmissions you can give your disease. You really have to think hard to beat this game.
  4. Lachlantula12
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    This is a superior game, and only 99 cents. Starting off as a small bit of bacteria, and eventually taking over the whole world, this brutal game is harder than you might think. The human race will come up with ridiculous cures and will do anything they can to stop you. It's a gorgeous game with great music too! And it is so incredibly realistic. For example: A gold rush has occurred inThis is a superior game, and only 99 cents. Starting off as a small bit of bacteria, and eventually taking over the whole world, this brutal game is harder than you might think. The human race will come up with ridiculous cures and will do anything they can to stop you. It's a gorgeous game with great music too! And it is so incredibly realistic. For example: A gold rush has occurred in South Africa. Every plane and boat will rush there. How cool is that!!!??? This is a must-have, 10/10… Expand
  5. LD9000
    Mar 26, 2014
    2
    One of the worst games I've ever played. Got it cause it was featured on steam. The gameplay consists of you being a bacteria, virus or parasite. You slowly evolve and infect the world's population, then you evolve lethal features and kill the world's population.

    While presented as a "Strategy" game, this is just a mathematical simulation, and I must say a boring one. All you have to do    One of the worst games I've ever played. Got it cause it was featured on steam. The gameplay consists of you being a bacteria, virus or parasite. You slowly evolve and infect the world's population, then you evolve lethal features and kill the world's population.

    While presented as a "Strategy" game, this is just a mathematical simulation, and I must say a boring one. All you have to do is make sure that your rate of infection is greater than the rate of death for all countries.

    You have absolutely no control over where you go, every 4 minutes or so you get to make an evolution decision. For an hour or so, you are staring at a few screens as some news tickers appear. In Every 40 seconds or so you click on a popup with some genetic material to break the boredom. After 30 minutes the news largely stop, and you are just looking at red bar and the blue bar for countries and devolving features to make sure your virus does not kill too fast.

    While the concept is new, the gameplay is unimaginative and I can't see myself replaying this again. I'm typically not big on morals in videogames, but this one left me thinking "Wtf am I doing this?" as I was reading all the gruesome symptoms that my plague has like "blisters, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing,etc"    … Expand
  6. Gawaine360
    Mar 11, 2013
    10
    This is a real achievement in gaming, taking the most basics principles we've known for years in simulation, and transforming them in a smart touchscreen game. There are plenty of variables a quasi-infinite combination of capacities/genes. The classic "the more you play the more you unlock features" is a good way to keep us busy!
    If you play on different devices, the synchronization of    This is a real achievement in gaming, taking the most basics principles we've known for years in simulation, and transforming them in a smart touchscreen game. There are plenty of variables a quasi-infinite combination of capacities/genes. The classic "the more you play the more you unlock features" is a good way to keep us busy!
    If you play on different devices, the synchronization of your rewards doesn't work well though. Anyway, if you own a smartphone or a tablet, this is definitely a must have.    … Expand
  7. Dr_Fetus
    Oct 4, 2013
    8
    Very fun game to pass the time with, you have to use tactics and plan things out to win and unlock more. Costs an arm and a leg if you want to unlock the special types of plague but it's well worth it! The zombie virus especially adds a whole new level of complexity to the game.
  8. lordT
    Jul 16, 2014
    8
    My sadistic side has been unleashed with this game, i never imagined myself loving a game so much that wants you to eradicate all life on earth.

    You can start with most kinds of plague types that everyone knows, including but not limited to: bacteria, virus and my favorite bio weapon. After you select your plague type it's time to select which country do you want to infect your patient    My sadistic side has been unleashed with this game, i never imagined myself loving a game so much that wants you to eradicate all life on earth.

    You can start with most kinds of plague types that everyone knows, including but not limited to: bacteria, virus and my favorite bio weapon. After you select your plague type it's time to select which country do you want to infect your patient zero (Pro tip: I recommend South Arabia or Turkey because these countries are at the center and they have way to much flights occurring). After that step the fun begins.

    From this moment on the game turns into a strategy game which you have to select the correct power up for the correct situation, You also have to make your disease invulnerable to medicine because eventually doctors try to find a cure to your disease.

    But i am not gonna give tips any more the rest is up to you to decide.    … Expand
  9. GypsyPeach
    Aug 30, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Casual gaming at its finest. It takes strategy to kill the world's population not only with how you infect people but with where you start (that's a big one as it can make the whole game harder or easier) and when to start the symptoms or how to slow down the cure. You're in a strategic race against the inhabitants as you essentially get to play god. It's interesting and even sort of weirdly fun and satisfying as you get new genes discovered, figure out combos, and indeed kill the world....… Expand
  10. DudeUnknown
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    I have to say, this a new, innovative idea that was really well made. To be honest, to get the full experience, you need to get the scenarios pack, but just that extra $2.99 will make the game amazing. As it claims, it is "hyper" realistic. Based on a country's economy, it affects how the disease infects in that country, how much they can contribute to the cure, etc. The population is veryI have to say, this a new, innovative idea that was really well made. To be honest, to get the full experience, you need to get the scenarios pack, but just that extra $2.99 will make the game amazing. As it claims, it is "hyper" realistic. Based on a country's economy, it affects how the disease infects in that country, how much they can contribute to the cure, etc. The population is very accurate too. Something that makes it much more realistic is the severity, which makes countries want to contribute to the cure. It also shows how if a disease is too lethal, it can't spread.… Expand
  11. Supereme
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    My Favorite iOS App...................................................................................................................................
  12. Mq1
    Nov 2, 2019
    0
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  13. Redphone
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Great if you want a dark little strategy game. While there is a lot of DLC, the base game isn’t that expensive so I understand they need to charge somewhere to make money, especially since you can play the base game without it and still enjoy yourself.
  14. Pier
    Oct 26, 2012
    8
    An immersive and unique low budget strategy game. It's a very interesting experience which can be even educational for the curious minds. Despite it's horrible premise, the whole infecting humanity thing is handled very elegantly and you won't feel like a mass killer... more like a scientist in a hidden dark lab. The game could easily benefit from a better art, and more content (videos,An immersive and unique low budget strategy game. It's a very interesting experience which can be even educational for the curious minds. Despite it's horrible premise, the whole infecting humanity thing is handled very elegantly and you won't feel like a mass killer... more like a scientist in a hidden dark lab. The game could easily benefit from a better art, and more content (videos, sounds, etc), but the playability is very well achieved considering the task at hand. I hope the devs had a lot of success to remake it with AAA production quality.… Expand
  15. legodinosandZT2
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    Plague Inc. is a beautifully innovative (and dare I say it, infectious?) experience with an equal dosage of satirical humor, streamlined gameplay, and refreshing difficulty. Destroying the world has never been so much fun. ^.^
  16. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 27, 2013
    6
    The game gets pretty monotonous after each level. Similar to the film "Contagion," only from the plague's POV, where a threat threatens humanity and there is a race for a cure.
  17. ITZZZPERRY
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Plague Inc. is an awesome IPhone game. Who would have guessed that destroying humanity through disease could be so much fun and addictive? It's also cheap, and easily a must-have.
  18. LucaS7
    May 12, 2014
    7
    Brilliant game, I highly recommend using it sparingly Otherwise it will become boring, it remains a simple game in its brilliance •﹏• the world is afraid
  19. PaprikaJancsi
    Jul 25, 2014
    7
    Very good game meaningful. The task is a virus spreading around the world and the destruction of all people. This may sound simple, but it can be really difficult. While we develop viruses, doctors, constantly wondering its destruction. The goal is to destroy the land even before you prepare the antidote. Just because you do not get seven more point, it will be a little unalamas after a while.
  20. SrPepe
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    Un juego increíble y divertido que me vicio mucho cuando lo tuve, es super adictivo y super re jugable
  21. Dubinszczak
    Mar 10, 2019
    8
    Worth it's money. Main goal is to infect the whole word and get rid off the whole population. Game us really well made, with a lot of different modes. One of the best ios game
  22. Dardevid
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    Plague.inc è senza dubbio un ottimo gioco, dal concept innovativo e dalle varie possibilità di gioco dovute dalle differenti caratteristiche delle patologie proposte. Meccaniche semplici ed intuitive celano un alta necessità di mentalità strategica da parte del giocatore, che deve saper contenere o sprigionare le potenzialità dell'agente patogeno che si ritrova a controllare, evolvendoloPlague.inc è senza dubbio un ottimo gioco, dal concept innovativo e dalle varie possibilità di gioco dovute dalle differenti caratteristiche delle patologie proposte. Meccaniche semplici ed intuitive celano un alta necessità di mentalità strategica da parte del giocatore, che deve saper contenere o sprigionare le potenzialità dell'agente patogeno che si ritrova a controllare, evolvendolo ed involvendolo. Trovo però che la visione complessiva del gioco sia compromessa dal fatto che, dopo aver vagliato tutte le casualità possibili offerte dall' IA, si percepisce una certa ripetitività nelle partite. Ciò è parzialmente risolto dagli scenari, che però necessitano una pagamento aggiuntivo per essere riscattati nella loro totalità (La convenienza dell'acquisto non rientra nel campo di questa recensione).

    Trovo una valutazione di 8,5 sufficiente, arrotondato ad 8 per l'espressione in decimi.    … Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 9, 2013
    80
    Original and filled with black humour, Plague Inc. is a coherent and engaging strategy game, which compensates an essential presentation with a great amount of content for its small price.
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  2. Eurogamer
    Mar 4, 2013
    80
    Plague Inc. reminds you in its own little way just how fragile yet tenacious humans are. Be a real shame if anything were to happen to them.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Sep 17, 2012
    90
    The most fun you can have destroying civilisation without becoming a government MP, Plague Inc. refines the Pandemic formula into a streamlined combination of strategy and twisted bio-horror.
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