Atom Zombie Smasher

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 111
  3. Negative: 12 out of 111

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  1. genoforprez
    Nov 6, 2011
    6
    A great idea for a defense game, but I would enjoy it more if--like other defense games---you were able to actually select your units. You have no control over which units you are allowed to use in an encounter, and when you have thirty seconds to kill 10,000 zombies using only a cement wall, a stick of dynamite, and a mortar that takes a half an hour to reload, the game gets moreA great idea for a defense game, but I would enjoy it more if--like other defense games---you were able to actually select your units. You have no control over which units you are allowed to use in an encounter, and when you have thirty seconds to kill 10,000 zombies using only a cement wall, a stick of dynamite, and a mortar that takes a half an hour to reload, the game gets more frustrating than fun in a hurry. Maybe I just don't get it yet, but despite its stellar presentation, every time I play it I just feel like it's repetition is boring and its capricious randomization is frustrating. Glad I got it in Humble Bundle instead of buying. It's interesting and quirky, but I definitely would have been angry had I paid $10 for it.… Expand
  2. GolovA
    Nov 11, 2012
    7
    Very nice game. Addictive gameplay. It concentrates on strategy more than on the story (which is a collection of vaguely connected vignettes) and graphics. But i've definitely had lots of fun playing it! Props to the creator! :)
  3. Exogenesis
    Sep 30, 2011
    7
    Good for wasting a few hours, but Atom Zombie Smasher becomes very boring after the first or second game. Presentation is classy, Gameplay is smooth, there's just not much to see
  4. DeadlyCornbread
    Jul 12, 2011
    7
    First off, this game is really fun. You will have a blast of a time playing for the first campaign or 2. Shortly after, you will begin to bore of the campaign play. It is a fresh and interesting idea, and well worth the money I paid for it. But now i have uninstalled it from my PC, simply because I cannot play it for more than 15 minutes anymore. Buy it, have fun. Just don't expect to beFirst off, this game is really fun. You will have a blast of a time playing for the first campaign or 2. Shortly after, you will begin to bore of the campaign play. It is a fresh and interesting idea, and well worth the money I paid for it. But now i have uninstalled it from my PC, simply because I cannot play it for more than 15 minutes anymore. Buy it, have fun. Just don't expect to be playing it for years to come.… Expand
  5. Elc1247
    Aug 24, 2011
    7
    Its a nice little game with a very interesting style of presentation. though technically the graphics in game are very minimalistic, it does make sense why they have it as such. if only they had more of a real storyline, it would have been something of a good game, the game overall feels like it was left half finished to me. overall, pretty fun, but then it gets old pretty quickly.
  6. Andreakossa
    Apr 21, 2012
    7
    Amazing zombies game, save the city from the invasion, use the special weapons this game give you, save the country and build special weapons, this is a game you must have !
  7. JonesR
    Dec 1, 2011
    6
    I've read a lot of good things about this game and I've read a lot of bad things about this game so I tried to keep an open mind going in. I personally think the game fundamentals are solid, but you have to look past the cheesy graphics. The overall impression I get is Risk meets Choplifter with minimal tower defense and real time strategy elements. There is technically no way toI've read a lot of good things about this game and I've read a lot of bad things about this game so I tried to keep an open mind going in. I personally think the game fundamentals are solid, but you have to look past the cheesy graphics. The overall impression I get is Risk meets Choplifter with minimal tower defense and real time strategy elements. There is technically no way to win--there are only degrees of losing. The goal is to rescue as many non-infected as you can or destroy the zombie hordes before nightfall. You are given a basic assortment of mercenaries for offensive purposes which level up as they gain experience, and it's only after they start leveling that the game's fun factor is uncovered; just watch out for the friendly fire! Achievements are always a plus. The price tag is a bit on the heavy side for my expectations, but it would be wise to download the demo and judge for yourself. Overall, I found it to be a refreshing distraction.… Expand
  8. keefbaker
    Oct 16, 2013
    7
    This game truly is its own animal. It's a defense game with a simple premise of try to protect your people from the zombie horde. Graphics are basic but functional and it truly can be a lot of fun, even if it can be a bit brutally punishing and repetitive after a while.
  9. JimCorbett
    May 2, 2012
    7
    I was pleasantly surprised by this game when i got it in the humble bundle. I have since spent over 20 hours on it getting all of the achievements. It's quite unique for a defense game and has plenty of customizable options which can make the game easier or more difficult. You can customize your army, increase the amount of enemies, etc. It also has a very easy to use mod creation systemI was pleasantly surprised by this game when i got it in the humble bundle. I have since spent over 20 hours on it getting all of the achievements. It's quite unique for a defense game and has plenty of customizable options which can make the game easier or more difficult. You can customize your army, increase the amount of enemies, etc. It also has a very easy to use mod creation system which allows you to mess with almost any part of the game. I had a lot of fun creating my own mods and playing a game with them. Overall, it's a good game that is worth a look… Expand
  10. a0puncfan
    Jun 23, 2013
    5
    There's a few things about this game I don't like, and do.

    One MAJOR thing I don't like is the randomness. RANDOM. I don't like how the snipers randomly shoot zombies. Doesn't matter how close they are to the humans or how far away they are from the landing point, NOPE just shoot zombies randomly. All strategies are then thrown out the window. The human AI is also completely stupid    There's a few things about this game I don't like, and do.

    One MAJOR thing I don't like is the randomness. RANDOM. I don't like how the snipers randomly shoot zombies. Doesn't matter how close they are to the humans or how far away they are from the landing point, NOPE just shoot zombies randomly. All strategies are then thrown out the window. The human AI is also completely stupid sometimes, running into huge hordes of zombies and dying.

    But. For all the horrible randomness, I can't help but be drawn in by the game. I've started out playing saying I'd stop in a bit, but end up playing on for hours. So I guess they're doing something right.
    Part of it is the STELLAR soundtrack. It's enjoyable, and fitting for the game's time setting.

    For the stupid design choices and fully random campaign, I'm drawn in by the game. It's fun, but not worth the full price purchase. Wait for a sale, and buy it only if you like a mock tower defense game.    … Expand
  11. KongsPetDewgong
    Aug 23, 2013
    7
    A nice twist on the defense and zombie tropes, though you can't select which units you bring to a mission and the repetitiveness of the campaign, the uniqueness makes it a really fun playthrough for the first run, the game definitely loses it's luster after that, but still worth a look if you want something new.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 20, 2011
    84
    Atom Zombie Smasher is a strangely compelling game. At the same time, it's simple but addictive, funny yet disturbing. It does get repetitive after a while, but not until you've gotten your money's worth. [May 2011]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    May 22, 2011
    80
    A unique take on the zombie apocalypse, and one we would love to see more of in the future. [June 2011, p.67]
  3. Thunderbolt
    Apr 26, 2011
    90
    The short, breakneck campaigns create a compelling game you'll likely revisit time and time again. It's the perfect blend of planning and reflexes, requiring you to thoroughly plan every move but remain highly reactive and adaptable.
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