Nation Red

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  1. tech-noir
    May 4, 2012
    6
    Nation Red is an arcade style top down shooter game that combines zombies, power-ups, and perks all into a high action, all thriller fun extravaganza in short bursts. Yes, the concept may seem repetitive at first thought (and it is), but the beauty and fun comes from actually participating in the craziness that takes place. The music is some kind of metal derivative, and I quickly muted itNation Red is an arcade style top down shooter game that combines zombies, power-ups, and perks all into a high action, all thriller fun extravaganza in short bursts. Yes, the concept may seem repetitive at first thought (and it is), but the beauty and fun comes from actually participating in the craziness that takes place. The music is some kind of metal derivative, and I quickly muted it in the settings, as I can not stand it for very long. You will develop favoritism for certain weapons, and also predilection for perks that suit your play style or power factor. There are missions, but they are basically variations of the other game modes that may be played at your leisure without attachment to the game's horror plot. Surely, because of its nature, Nation Red may not be a game you spend consecutive hours playing, and may be best if picked up at short intervals and breaks. There are many statistics that the game keeps track of for you, including a leader board for comparative and competitive reasons. The developer's are very much involved with the gaming community via Steam, and update the game often. I find that playing for longer than one hour at a time, Nation Red gets repetitive too quickly, and as I've mentioned before, it is better enjoyed in shorter periods. The player's character seems to glide and slide around the maps, which is a bit of an imperfection. These movements do not look very well done. Each of the game modes feel and play different from each other, which adds to the already existing amount of replay ability. While there is fun to be had with Nation Red, it simply becomes too repetitive and dull too quickly. The longer you play, the less you will feel like playing, and when you do play, you will be playing it for less time. It is a coffee break style game, and most of your enjoyment will come from fifteen to thirty minutes playing sessions. Anything more than that will rapidly wear out the game, and your interest in it. There is really not much to it. Nation Red is a simple and basic experience.… Expand
  2. Jamoh
    Jun 29, 2011
    7
    Without doubt the best top-down zombie shooter out there! There is a wide variety of weapons from machine guns, to grenade launchers along with melee weapons. The gameplay feels fluid and intense there isn't a second for resting. The game got plenty game modes too: survival, barricade, free play, missions and the recently added king of the hill. The support the game receives isWithout doubt the best top-down zombie shooter out there! There is a wide variety of weapons from machine guns, to grenade launchers along with melee weapons. The gameplay feels fluid and intense there isn't a second for resting. The game got plenty game modes too: survival, barricade, free play, missions and the recently added king of the hill. The support the game receives is exceptional, after nearly 2 years the game still gets updated with new content. The only downside is the currently small playerbase for multiplayer. If you are a zombie killing maniac (like myself) you own yourself to get this game!… Expand
  3. MaximumProxy
    Jan 18, 2012
    5
    This is a pretty good zombie game, but that's not saying much. It's mindlessly repetitive, but lots of fun. Even so, there are limited customization options, and a confusing "perks" system. It's too restrictive to be much fun with a friend, so if you're looking for a good zombie game, try something else.
  4. JonesR
    Mar 7, 2012
    6
    Perk-based top view shooter showcasing non-stop, adrenaline-pumped fun. Being in a confined box killing countless waves of zombies does get repetitiously dull after a while, but the 4 player online coop and steam achievements give it the right amount of entertainment value. They finally added drop-in / drop-out support for online coop which was its biggest shortcoming. If you have aPerk-based top view shooter showcasing non-stop, adrenaline-pumped fun. Being in a confined box killing countless waves of zombies does get repetitiously dull after a while, but the 4 player online coop and steam achievements give it the right amount of entertainment value. They finally added drop-in / drop-out support for online coop which was its biggest shortcoming. If you have a insatiable appetite to kill zombies, this game is what you need.… Expand
  5. ATG141
    Jul 8, 2011
    7
    Nation red is like a fire work. It's fun and exciting while it lasts but once it's over it's over. It's gory good fun especially with friends but there's nothing to keep you coming back despite all the game modes and it will easily become of of those games that you like but only ever play it when your friends want to. Ten dollars almost seems a bit steep if you want every penny to countNation red is like a fire work. It's fun and exciting while it lasts but once it's over it's over. It's gory good fun especially with friends but there's nothing to keep you coming back despite all the game modes and it will easily become of of those games that you like but only ever play it when your friends want to. Ten dollars almost seems a bit steep if you want every penny to count now a days but if you just want to have fun then nation red is a good choice.… Expand
  6. Colid_Sock
    Sep 3, 2013
    7
    I bought Nation Red on an impulse during one of Steam's big sales and I admit, I was initially unimpressed. I gave the game about ten minutes before deciding that it was too dull to handle and didn't fire it up again for about six months. When I did I can gladly say that I was utterly wrong with my initial hasty judgement of the game. It roped me in like few games have and I ended upI bought Nation Red on an impulse during one of Steam's big sales and I admit, I was initially unimpressed. I gave the game about ten minutes before deciding that it was too dull to handle and didn't fire it up again for about six months. When I did I can gladly say that I was utterly wrong with my initial hasty judgement of the game. It roped me in like few games have and I ended up spending a good thirty hours on it in the following two weeks.

    *Graphics*
    While the visuals in the game are nothing spectacular, they are certainly smart enough for the job at hand. The sheer number of enemies that can appear on-screen combined with ludicrous amount of blood and corpses more than make up for the lack of any up-to-date super special effects. The interface is simple, clean and does what it has to do.

    *Gameplay*
    "Easy to pick up and difficult to master" is a definitely phrase that applies to this game. Barricade mode will allow you to have the action start off slowly, gradually getting more and more frantic or you can dive straight in and get down to business immediately in survival mode. Expect zombies to be having sex with your face pretty sharpish in the latter.

    The game has a huge selection of weapons, perks and power-ups allowing you to mix up your play style quite drastically and take a different approach to survival each time. Power-ups are dropped randomly by enemies upon their death and include things such as bullet-time, sentry guns and even a squad of temporary backup buddies. The perks are too numerous to list but they generally cover improved damage, movement, reload times as well as various periodic area-of-effect damage perks and improvements to the various power-ups you can find.

    Weapons range from axes and machetes all the way to miniguns, grenade launchers and flamethrowers with a decent selection of pistols, SMGs and assault rifles in between. While the single-player is highly addictive, the game really shines in multi-player. It's an absolute blast getting some friends on voice chat for some co-op.

    *Longevity*
    Numerous game modes including the ability to play co-operatively with friends and more than 100 achievements mean that I can see myself continuing to play this game for some time to come.

    *Overall 7/10*
    This game is well worth the asking price and it drops to pennies in the many sales we see these days! It may take a couple of play sessions to click with the game which seems to have been the case with me and my friends but once it does, you won't look back.    … Expand
  7. GolovA
    May 10, 2012
    6
    The game kept me for about 2 hours. After that i could play no longer. Crimson Land was much more enjoyable, even though - older by 5 years or so. Nation Red is unbalanced in its core - you do not feel the different weapons; models lack detail (considering this title is 2009 - the box-shaped zombies which are all of the same texture and color, pose a question); leveling is ok - theThe game kept me for about 2 hours. After that i could play no longer. Crimson Land was much more enjoyable, even though - older by 5 years or so. Nation Red is unbalanced in its core - you do not feel the different weapons; models lack detail (considering this title is 2009 - the box-shaped zombies which are all of the same texture and color, pose a question); leveling is ok - the perks come in a somewhat random pattern, but also depend on the previous perks you have selected. Missions in single-player are ALL THE SAME! No difference there whatsoever. Multiplayer with friends might be fun - but i am a single-player fan, sooo...… Expand
  8. Linebro
    Feb 26, 2014
    6
    For me this game is a mixed bag. The gameplay is fun but repetitive. The perspective means you will have no problems with the camera but it also means that Nation Red would look bland. There are perks to spice up the gameplay but most of the perks make unnoticeable differences and there are just too many. I Enjoy this game and I wish I could give it a better score but it's pros are just asFor me this game is a mixed bag. The gameplay is fun but repetitive. The perspective means you will have no problems with the camera but it also means that Nation Red would look bland. There are perks to spice up the gameplay but most of the perks make unnoticeable differences and there are just too many. I Enjoy this game and I wish I could give it a better score but it's pros are just as plentiful and important as it's cons. with incomplete leveling system and no initiative to go in multiplayer I really doubt everybody would like this game. Regardless I Enjoy it which stops it from getting a red score. This game gets a 6 out of 10 for me. Not bad but taking the safest road in development possible might be a good choice but the game just isn't that memorable.… Expand
  9. Estus
    Dec 30, 2013
    5
    Very repetitive and not innovated in almost anything. The graphics are nice and the perks are interesting, but it is a game without some prominent. At least the price is good and you can spend some time with friends playing it.
  10. Steamcausedthis
    Jul 20, 2013
    5
    Thankfully this was obtained at a whopping 2 dollar price point, but I gotta say it might have been a waste. I don't think I was looking for anything special, hell i pretty much doubted anyone regularly playing on the multiplayer, but between the lackluster colors and the quickly fading game play this game quickly becomes my "game im playing while thinking of what game I want to play".
  11. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  12. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    6
    A fun zombie arena survival shooter. Has some minor issues, but nothing game breaking. If you have some friends and want a great multiplayer experience, you could do much worse!

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  1. Absolute Games
    68
    Nation Red is not as simplistic as Legion of Man, DiezelPower’s previous creation, but it’s still dull and unimpressive.
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  2. PC Gamer UK
    73
    A surprisingly moreish zom-bomber. [Dec 2009, p.109]