Killing Floor

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1475 Ratings

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  1. KeithM
    Jul 7, 2009
    9
    If you liked Left 4 Dead a lot, but it's gotten old after over 9000 hours of gameplay, this is a must-buy. Lots of zombie types, all with different interesting abilities, 6 "perks" to choose from that give bonuses related to your main playstyle (but do not limit you in any way), and lots of weapons. Glitches and other associated oddities exist (can't pick up ammo from weapons on If you liked Left 4 Dead a lot, but it's gotten old after over 9000 hours of gameplay, this is a must-buy. Lots of zombie types, all with different interesting abilities, 6 "perks" to choose from that give bonuses related to your main playstyle (but do not limit you in any way), and lots of weapons. Glitches and other associated oddities exist (can't pick up ammo from weapons on the ground for example), but infrequent enough that the game is certainly fun. The creators are paying VERY good attention to it, fixing these glitches left and right, so don't let that stop you. This game would be a 10 without those glitches and other bothersome things, but they're going away fast, so if you don't buy now, check it out eventually.… Expand
  2. AT
    Jun 30, 2009
    8
    Amazingly fun, depending on who you're playing with. What people don't understand about this game is, it requires heavy communication. If no communication is being used, you'll end up having players run around shooting at anything, and most likely being killed. This is one of the few FPS games where formation and planning are needed to win on hard or suicidal The game is Amazingly fun, depending on who you're playing with. What people don't understand about this game is, it requires heavy communication. If no communication is being used, you'll end up having players run around shooting at anything, and most likely being killed. This is one of the few FPS games where formation and planning are needed to win on hard or suicidal The game is still new so there will be updates and bug fixes, but once the game develops, my rating will most likely go up to a 9. The game is only about running if you don't know what you're doing or don't communicate with your group. So if you have a mic, or a fast typer, play this game! You'll have as much fun as I do! Remember, its called COOP for a reason, so COOPERATE! … Expand
  3. DanielN
    Jun 24, 2009
    9
    This is an amazing game, especially if you like the combination of FPS coop and survival horror. The perk system and rewards are great. Overall, it is not as polished as Left 4 Dead, but the graphics and game play are both excellent. This game gets my heart pumping faster than any other game I've ever played. Definitely an amazing value at $20!
  4. AnonymousMC
    Jun 24, 2009
    5
    74? No its more like 50, way too repetitive, all you do is kill a bunch of zombies, no goals/objectives.The graphics look nice, it doesn't take a good comp to run it, but it gets boring after about 8 hours, i would not even buy it for the cheap price.
  5. MatthewL
    Jun 21, 2009
    10
    Just played this game on a friend's system. I could not get enough. After reading the reviews, I can't understand why the users love this game and the critics are less warm. This game rocks. Since you have to play it to understand why this game is so good, I must assume the critics have about 30 seconds invested before casting their ballots. Read the background on the game Just played this game on a friend's system. I could not get enough. After reading the reviews, I can't understand why the users love this game and the critics are less warm. This game rocks. Since you have to play it to understand why this game is so good, I must assume the critics have about 30 seconds invested before casting their ballots. Read the background on the game beforehand and it will make play even better. A+ on this one. Who the heck is Tripwire anyway?… Expand
  6. AnonymousMC
    Jun 19, 2009
    10
    It might not be the game for everyone, but for me its achieved a place deep in my heart right next to Doom1. Thats right.
    After about 150h of playtime i STILL keep realising and learning new tactics and details in game dynamics. There's just so much to this game that you will glance within the first 2 hours. I never felt like so much in love with every single weapon Killing Floor has    It might not be the game for everyone, but for me its achieved a place deep in my heart right next to Doom1. Thats right.
    After about 150h of playtime i STILL keep realising and learning new tactics and details in game dynamics. There's just so much to this game that you will glance within the first 2 hours. I never felt like so much in love with every single weapon Killing Floor has to offer. The sound of them, handling, look and effects they cause. Awesome.    … Expand
  7. GlassAye
    Jun 18, 2009
    8
    74? No it is a good 85-88. You have to remember it is a multiplayer co-up game and not what most people are used to in puchasing a game with a full single player campaign. But maybe it is not fun. Not to mention one of the scariest games I have played in a while. The only reason I gave it an 8 was due to the lack of maps. There are only 5 maps that came with the game. Don't be 74? No it is a good 85-88. You have to remember it is a multiplayer co-up game and not what most people are used to in puchasing a game with a full single player campaign. But maybe it is not fun. Not to mention one of the scariest games I have played in a while. The only reason I gave it an 8 was due to the lack of maps. There are only 5 maps that came with the game. Don't be surprised if you do not see more maps, tripwire made hopefully or even a Killing Floor 2. The engine is original and exciting. And from the number of players on-line it seems I am not the only one who feels that way. I recommend for the boys, girls excluded. Sorry ladies, you ain't going to like this one. Just us guys with the stupid gory senseless carnage. Emjoy!… Expand
  8. NeilY
    Jun 15, 2009
    4
    The title says it all: kill scary things. But the game itself has very little strategy and usually results in using a map exploit (a corner or tight niche where enemies cannot reach) or, if the map is open enough, simply running away while occasionally shooting behind you until the current wave is dead. The strategy, graphics, and variety of play felt like a mod, not a standalone. I only The title says it all: kill scary things. But the game itself has very little strategy and usually results in using a map exploit (a corner or tight niche where enemies cannot reach) or, if the map is open enough, simply running away while occasionally shooting behind you until the current wave is dead. The strategy, graphics, and variety of play felt like a mod, not a standalone. I only bought it because of the low price, but I still wished I had saved my money.… Expand
  9. JordenP
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    About 20x better than Left 4 Dead! This game is the best co-op experience i ever had. I could play this game for hours and never get tired of it. Their is a single-player by the way and its crazy fun! It also has some very good features. Like the slow motion, trading, and giving money away! I LOVE THIS GAME!
  10. KornC
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    I played this game since it came out as a mod for UT2k4 and I have gotta say it vastly improved from the mod version, it really feels like a full blown game now. The graphics were upgraded quite a bit, the guns work much better now, the perk system is very solid and works great for building up overtime, and Tripwire is probably the greatest company I have seen in a while, they released a I played this game since it came out as a mod for UT2k4 and I have gotta say it vastly improved from the mod version, it really feels like a full blown game now. The graphics were upgraded quite a bit, the guns work much better now, the perk system is very solid and works great for building up overtime, and Tripwire is probably the greatest company I have seen in a while, they released a patch the day after the game came out, not many companies do that. The game is very fast paced and lots of replayability.… Expand
  11. AlexW
    Jun 12, 2009
    10
    Amazing game...Nothing else to say except try it and don't talk down on it if you haven't even played the game because this game doesn't get tiring fast, if you enjoy good gaming then you will be addicted to this game right off the bat.
  12. LunaT
    Jun 11, 2009
    10
    This game is just plain fun. Its got a decent ok gameplay by yourself but it truly is amazing when it comes to co-op. This game rules and truly stands out by itself. It feels like a good old TD on WC3 in an FPS environment. Left 4 Dead = Point A to Point B Killing Floor = Don't die, kill the boss (Also don't die)
  13. DalekC
    Jun 10, 2009
    4
    This game is fun at first but then it gets repetitive very fast you just block up the door or run and kill buy some guns and it is survival. Why would the shop trader sell you guns if it's the 'Zombie Apocalypse'. Sure it is a challenge to kill and earn money but come on that's stupid.
  14. FacelordX
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    Not only is the game fun, it's also going to be supported by Tripwire Interactive for quite a while, if they hold up on their plans. Also, the gaming community has produced quite a few great maps already. If they keep up at this rate, we'll have a nearly unlimited amount of *fun* to glean from this great title. It's not very polished now, but if Tripwire holds up it'll Not only is the game fun, it's also going to be supported by Tripwire Interactive for quite a while, if they hold up on their plans. Also, the gaming community has produced quite a few great maps already. If they keep up at this rate, we'll have a nearly unlimited amount of *fun* to glean from this great title. It's not very polished now, but if Tripwire holds up it'll be much more polished than many other retail games. Either way, it's totally worth the $20 right now.… Expand
  15. Fupinone
    Jun 9, 2009
    9
    This game makes is so fun it combines the thrill of survival that left 4 dead and the ezp and lvl based play of call of duty into a thrilling survival based game only weakness is that there in no competive based game mode but still this game is great.
  16. SteveQ.
    Jun 9, 2009
    6
    released late, ok I'll let it go, broken on release, come on guys WTF? That asside, maybe I had too high expectations for essentially a retail priced mod rerelease, but I still feel great dissapointment, I've seen people compare thsi game to l4d (as in KF being better guh) yet L4D is A List where as Killign Floor is the next big brother house mate, just some slag of a game it released late, ok I'll let it go, broken on release, come on guys WTF? That asside, maybe I had too high expectations for essentially a retail priced mod rerelease, but I still feel great dissapointment, I've seen people compare thsi game to l4d (as in KF being better guh) yet L4D is A List where as Killign Floor is the next big brother house mate, just some slag of a game it provides momentary entertainment which is ruined by atrocious VoIP (ok vent or TS helps) small unimaginative levels (London is my fave of the 4) and an aray of weapons that becoem boring fast, melel combat feels limp and flaily at the same time somehow, occassioanlyl interspersed by soem of the undeniably cool slow more gore, decapitaion, head explosion etc, that stuff uis enoyable and it is really all abotu the gore, its hollow and souless on on your own and often iritating with frinds perhaps because of my storng love of l4d and the fact that the slaggy KF took the razors edge off of good gamers I played with often that I was especcially iritated by it having bought it prerelease in times of econimic hardship, if this game was £4.99 I'd give it a 7.… Expand
  17. DavideL
    Jun 2, 2009
    10
    I see people say this game is too repetitive, it's just a copy of l4d and it's just a retail version of the ut4mod... To all of these i say... TRY THE GAME! There's no single player, but what the hell, multiplayer is awesome enough!! You wont stop playing, also after 3/4 hr of consecutive gaming. And if you find some friends to play with in a very co-op team (not like the I see people say this game is too repetitive, it's just a copy of l4d and it's just a retail version of the ut4mod... To all of these i say... TRY THE GAME! There's no single player, but what the hell, multiplayer is awesome enough!! You wont stop playing, also after 3/4 hr of consecutive gaming. And if you find some friends to play with in a very co-op team (not like the ppl you often meet in public servers) the fun will grow exponentially!! And the price... just 18 Euro... something like 13 Pounds! A must have!!… Expand
  18. DmitriK
    May 31, 2009
    10
    Best co-op experience I've ever had! Played and really enjoyed the mod back in the old days. Quality of the retail release blew my head off. Skip the 3 beers you planned to drink tomorrow and buy THE GAME instead! You won't regret it!!!!
  19. AnonymousMC
    May 31, 2009
    9
    Killing Floor is an amazing game, I am surprised why it was rated so low. Killing Floor contains things (yes, another comparison) that Left 4 Dead didn't even think of, every "specimen" had it's unique talent that Left 4 Dead never had, it was always kill things that stood around until something that actually matters comes, and then shoot that, whilst in Killing Floor, you areKilling Floor is an amazing game, I am surprised why it was rated so low. Killing Floor contains things (yes, another comparison) that Left 4 Dead didn't even think of, every "specimen" had it's unique talent that Left 4 Dead never had, it was always kill things that stood around until something that actually matters comes, and then shoot that, whilst in Killing Floor, you are always looking around, firing your gun or running from someone who would like you to be dinner. Killing Floor should have been given a higher score from it's great graphics, great gameplay, and great replay value.… Expand
  20. JonathanL
    May 31, 2009
    9
    Original co-op survival game that was developed before and inspired many gameplay aspects that are seen in Left 4 Dead. Countless hours of fun for a low-budget online game.
  21. MrBigtime
    May 30, 2009
    8
    Cheaper is always weak? Expensive is always Awesome? Not this time. Here the L4D pwner. i bought L4D when its out and iam very sorry for it.. Didnt played for months.. But KF? Its awesome. I never felt a SHOTGUN like this before in another FPS. The Ballistics of this game PWNS any game aout there..The phys r good too.. i never seen this kind if FEELING in L4D..oh comon we all keep compare Cheaper is always weak? Expensive is always Awesome? Not this time. Here the L4D pwner. i bought L4D when its out and iam very sorry for it.. Didnt played for months.. But KF? Its awesome. I never felt a SHOTGUN like this before in another FPS. The Ballistics of this game PWNS any game aout there..The phys r good too.. i never seen this kind if FEELING in L4D..oh comon we all keep compare it with this game but we MUST... Gamestar says : Killing Floor may be a cheaper alternative to Left 4 Dead. It doesn't come close though..WTF! ok, thats their PAID opinion. GO BUY KF and tell ur Freinds to get it too and start ur PC to get DAMN FUN!… Expand
  22. KentR
    May 30, 2009
    9
    This is a great game in my opinion i have to admit it isnt the best in the area of non bugginess (if there is one??) but its a really fun and addictive game i cant get enough of the slow motion and the trader is a fresh injection into the co-op survival horror (L4D would have been great if they somehow incorporated this) anyway its a great game for only US $20 and is well worth the money This is a great game in my opinion i have to admit it isnt the best in the area of non bugginess (if there is one??) but its a really fun and addictive game i cant get enough of the slow motion and the trader is a fresh injection into the co-op survival horror (L4D would have been great if they somehow incorporated this) anyway its a great game for only US $20 and is well worth the money and the download. i would buy this game just for the sheer fun of shooting zombies in slow motion (its actually really satisfying in a wierd way)!! well anyway 9 out of 10 it would have got 10 out of 10 but their are limitations with the game and there are a cpl of bugs which will hopefully be fixed.… Expand
  23. mattyo
    May 28, 2009
    10
    I have to say an AWESOME game, it is easy as well as hard you can solo it but it would take time and the first round is easy where as the rest are hard, one of the best games i have played. If i had to chose out of KF and L4D; KF is a mile ahead, it is true it is hard to compare them but the fact is what one scares u more what one do you spend your time on and what one do u enjoy to play.
  24. DanielH
    May 27, 2009
    8
    A good solid enjoyable game, a great mix of weapons from axes, to flamethrowers, from pistols to automatics and chainsaws, all great weapons for killing brain dead zombies and there is a great selection in this game, from the standard ones you would see in your cheap cinema horror to full blown ideas that could of come from only the greatest UT Moders! And for £14.99 on steam its a A good solid enjoyable game, a great mix of weapons from axes, to flamethrowers, from pistols to automatics and chainsaws, all great weapons for killing brain dead zombies and there is a great selection in this game, from the standard ones you would see in your cheap cinema horror to full blown ideas that could of come from only the greatest UT Moders! And for £14.99 on steam its a steal! A great game for a group of friends to play on the net. Get the game, bust out hamachi (if you need it) and get killing those zombies!… Expand
  25. VoidNull
    May 27, 2009
    10
    It seems Killing Floor is destined to be that rare gem of a game, loved and played by those who accidentally discover it, as opposed to having advertising and review sites forced down their throats... which all in all is probably better for the game and its community but still, its a shame that Killing Floor has flown under the radar. Killing Floor is to UT what Counterstrike is to It seems Killing Floor is destined to be that rare gem of a game, loved and played by those who accidentally discover it, as opposed to having advertising and review sites forced down their throats... which all in all is probably better for the game and its community but still, its a shame that Killing Floor has flown under the radar. Killing Floor is to UT what Counterstrike is to Source. A Raw mod with a few maps and a lot of potential, and that potential is very quickly being realized by its community, with 32 Community made maps in its first 9 days, Killing Floor looks set to have as illustrious a life as the engine its based off. I lost more hours of my life to UT2004 than I care to remember, and Killing Floor is becoming an equal obsession. besides, nothing quite beats the feel of fighting an epic boss on a 100 man server who has more hit points than god... and actually taking him down. Killing Floor is an amazingly fun and addictive game, with whats shaping up to be a highly talented and creative modding community ported over from the Unreal Modding community... and all this for a price tag of $20? Killing Floor, Its Unreal Tournament with Zombies... it should be a no brainier.… Expand
  26. AdamR
    May 26, 2009
    8
    Want something to bridge the gap between a full out game that will eat up tons of time for the typical $40-$60 price tag, and a well done, but quickly digested mod for free? Play L4D, and think you would like a version with tougher, slower enemies? Then Killing Floor is for you. Its simple rules get a surprising amount of depth, and the various perks provide a sizeably varied experience. Want something to bridge the gap between a full out game that will eat up tons of time for the typical $40-$60 price tag, and a well done, but quickly digested mod for free? Play L4D, and think you would like a version with tougher, slower enemies? Then Killing Floor is for you. Its simple rules get a surprising amount of depth, and the various perks provide a sizeably varied experience. It also continues the trend L4D set of coop games where cooperation is actually required for something besides slinging more lead. It might lack the raw staying power of L4D (As you see, the comparison is easy), but the cost to content ratio is comparable, and there both polished, quality titles. If your looking for a coop shooter to round out your shooter diet, you really can't go wrong with Killing Floor.… Expand
  27. PeterSuricov
    May 25, 2009
    10
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  28. [Anonymous]
    May 25, 2009
    8
    I'm not going to lie, my first impression when I saw this game was "Oh wow, that looks like crap." but I had been drawn into it out of sheer curiosity. I gotta say I'm glad I did because it turned out I really enjoy this game. First off, I give it an 8.5 out of 10 because it has the same premise of Left For Dead, but at a gloriously cheaper price *having pre-ordered it for 15$*. I'm not going to lie, my first impression when I saw this game was "Oh wow, that looks like crap." but I had been drawn into it out of sheer curiosity. I gotta say I'm glad I did because it turned out I really enjoy this game. First off, I give it an 8.5 out of 10 because it has the same premise of Left For Dead, but at a gloriously cheaper price *having pre-ordered it for 15$*. It might not be as polished over, but it gives you the same general gameplay wrapped in an atmosphere akin to the 28 Days Later series. For being only 20 dollars you get the same thing as L4D *which retails for a rather bloated 40$* BUT with a source engine promising plenty of mods and maps to be made. Honestly, the only real things I can criticize about it is the lack of unique features in the maps *although again with a clearly attendant game team constantly tweaking the bugs and SDK modders, this won't be a problem for long* and variation in music. Otherwise you get everything you bargained for- a simple but addicting online game with some potential to go far further. It certainly isn't going to redefine the video game industry, but you get a surprisingly good deal of fun out of a tiny can at an affordable price. I heartily recommend it for any fan of zombie-games who can't afford the more expensive contenders in the genre. I say Tripwire has some potential- we should give them the support.… Expand
  29. RobB
    May 25, 2009
    9
    A fantastic stand alone release of one of the best mods from any FPS. Killing Floor combines strong co-op gameplay with a perk system that rewards players while sporting a solid array of armaments to keep those nasty monsters at bay. Comparisons with Left 4 Dead are inevitable but I find myself playing this far more than I ever did with L4D.
  30. KyleC.
    May 25, 2009
    10
    Killing floor is what you would expect, loads of slow zombies trying to eat your brains while you defend your self with a chainsaw and a few grenades. You can play it all night long and it is so cheap so you could also buy your friend a copy. If your on the edge of buying it and reading though reviews, just get it, you won't regret it!
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Cynamite
    70
    Killing Floor is a zombie game that lacks brain and own ideas. In the main part it's simply a Left 4 Dead clone with boring maps and graphics. But Killing Floor's emphasis on tactical gameplay, the solid coop mode and the cheap prize make the game worth a look.
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  2. Gameplanet
    75
    Tripwire Interactives Killing Floor is what you would expect of a polished mod, but doesn't exceed expectations as a retail game. It's good, but unfortunately far from perfect. A nice addition to the survival-horror genre though, and it has an attractively cheap price tag.
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  3. IGN
    75
    While the single-player experience is pretty much non-existent and there are still a large number of bugs that have to be contended with, there's enough of a foundation here for players to enjoy. Hop online and kill monsters for Queen and Country.
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