The Typing of the Dead: Overkill

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2013
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Games Master UK
    Dec 25, 2013
    81
    It's incredibly dumb, yes, but it works. [Jan 2014, p.82]
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  2. GameWatcher
    Nov 8, 2013
    80
    Enjoyable, inventive, and great delivery by developers Modern Dream, Typing of the Dead is a curio but one that definitely requires a few moments of attention. If you like typing really quick, zombies, and wisecracking: look no further.
  3. Level7.nu
    Jan 2, 2014
    70
    Everybody probably doesn’t love grindhouse humour and rail shooters in 2013. But there is no game like Typing of the Dead: Overkill. Together with the upcoming co-op mode it might be a future cult classic.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Dec 20, 2013
    70
    The Typing of the Dead: Overkill is a title already seen, in every one of its aspects: from the plot to the technical aspect, from game mechanics to extra mode, everything is recycled and repurposed.
  6. DarkZero
    Nov 19, 2013
    70
    The Typing of the Dead: Overkill is similar to those outlandish B-movie films that people deep down enjoyed simply for the fact that they are stupid. This game takes a basic premise and runs with it. As it turns out, it’s still a lot of fun, even after experiencing the first The Typing of the Dead.
  7. God is a Geek
    Nov 12, 2013
    70
    The Typing of the Dead is stark-raving bonkers, yes, but it’s that lunacy that keeps you wanting to play.
  8. Eurogamer
    Nov 8, 2013
    70
    The novelty of typing the phrases 'male crime sim' and 'flowers to womans', although hilarious in the first few stages, starts to fade a little without that ancient Sega charm. You realise that you're just retreading the slightly toothless plot of a game that you didn't ever feel nostalgic about. The bromancing leads start to get tiresome. And then you need a gin and tonic.
  9. PCGamesN
    Nov 6, 2013
    70
    I think criticising it for being ugly and short is to miss the point. This is a no holds barred novelty amusement. It is stupid and dumb and very, very fun.
  10. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2014
    65
    Lacks polish and shows obvious signs of cuts, compromises and overall unfavourable circumstances in which the game was made. [01/2014, p.64]
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  11. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 6, 2013
    60
    The Typing of the Dead: Overkill is an interesting but questionable attempt to deliver a mix of typing game and lightgun shooter.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 52
  3. Negative: 7 out of 52
  1. T-1001
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    Totally worth the price, which is pretty low to begin with.
    It's pretty much just like the original with some minor improvements and you'll    Totally worth the price, which is pretty low to begin with.
    It's pretty much just like the original with some minor improvements and you'll obviously be playing through the Overkill story. Not much else to say really.
    You get the minigames, there's a leaderboard, and there's an upcoming Multiplayer patch. Oh, and probably the most surprising one, you get the complete original Overkill! I was pretty stunned that it was included, although you'll only be able to play it with your mouse or gamepad.
    Another interesting addition seems to be custom dictionaries, although can't say much about that yet.
    If you like the original and you can accept the new direction that Overkill took (which I love), then get this game. Not disappointing at all.
    Beware! There's one con: the video options are PAINFULLY limited. there's only a couple resolutions to choose from at the moment and then you have anti-aliasing on/off. That's it. It does run smooth as butter however, and the resolutions weren't too far off from what I usually run, so it's pretty minor in my case.    … Full Review »
  2. JerryTerrifying
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    Typing of the Dead Overkill tasks keyboard warriors with slaying countless hoards of ghouls and mutants via typing. Random phrases and wordsTyping of the Dead Overkill tasks keyboard warriors with slaying countless hoards of ghouls and mutants via typing. Random phrases and words appear in front of each enemy and as you type the word the mutants are blasted to bits. The game is loads of fun and at the discounted price of $10 it was definitely a must buy. It also comes with House of the Dead Overkill allowing you to blast mutants with your mouse. It's based on the PS3 version of the game which has some nice unlockables and bonus levels. I'd recommend this to anyone.… Full Review »
  3. ebinary
    Oct 30, 2013
    2
    I was a huge fan of the Original Typing of the Dead. Typing of the Dead (the original) is IMHO, the best way to become a fast typist withoutI was a huge fan of the Original Typing of the Dead. Typing of the Dead (the original) is IMHO, the best way to become a fast typist without looking at your hands because you can't win and look at your hands.

    I bought Overkill on release day, despite it's M rating assuming that rating referred to gore and scariness. Nope: 'M' in this case refers to the most F-bombs per sentence of any game I have ever played. There is no setting to alleviate the constant barrage of F-bombery. There are single sentences with three or four curses. It's really just a lack of imagination.

    However, it begs another question: who is this game for? In today's typing-oriented world... how many people are still trying to learn to type by the time they are old enough for M rated games? I bought the game in the hopes of replacing my ragged old copy of the original, that my two kids (10 and 12) are using. Nope. No way I can let them play this. I can't trade an increase in words-per-minute for an increase in curses-per-minute.

    The typing itself doesn't include any swearing, though it has some suspect phrases such as "Gimp Suit" and "I hate old people" (really).

    It's a real shame, because it seems like the game-play is all there: a solid on-rails shooter, driven by typing. Had they offered an option to decursify the game, I'd probably be rating it an 8 or 9 (haven't finished it yet, and I'm not sure I will).    … Full Review »
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