Dead Nation

 PlayStation 3
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 266 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 79 out of 266
  3. Negative: 39 out of 266

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  1. wesker2012
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    Great moody atmospheric zombie apocalyptic survival game. One of the best zombie games ive played. Its a great top down arcade shooter that is a real challenge to survive. I didnt get to play co op but i bet it would be a lot of fun.
  2. JCGamerz
    Jun 19, 2011
    7
    I like Dead Nation. The physics and textures of the game are awesome for a DL game. I mean, besides Trine and other good visual games, this can be compared to them. The story isn't the main thing in this game, it's about how many zombies you have killed, how much points you've gotten and what rank did you get. It's just a fun zombie killing game with great weapons and great AI system. I'veI like Dead Nation. The physics and textures of the game are awesome for a DL game. I mean, besides Trine and other good visual games, this can be compared to them. The story isn't the main thing in this game, it's about how many zombies you have killed, how much points you've gotten and what rank did you get. It's just a fun zombie killing game with great weapons and great AI system. I've been trying to get better ranks and get my country to a higher rank by contributing to more virus cycles. I don't bout Zombie Apocalypse, but this looks better than it. Don't know why....… Expand
  3. sinadoom
    Jan 24, 2012
    5
    A top-down survival shooter game for the PS3. That pretty much explains why I'm not going to give it a high rating. I thought that, in modern times, we had transcended top-down games ever since the release of GTA 3. I guess not. Even still, this game adds nothing original whatsoever to the increasingly crowded zombie shooter market. The game itself is fairly long but the level design isA top-down survival shooter game for the PS3. That pretty much explains why I'm not going to give it a high rating. I thought that, in modern times, we had transcended top-down games ever since the release of GTA 3. I guess not. Even still, this game adds nothing original whatsoever to the increasingly crowded zombie shooter market. The game itself is fairly long but the level design is very unimaginative. There are 10 levels and all of them feel the same. That's because they ARE. The only difference is the number of zombies you face. The zombies themselves are mostly clones of Left 4 Dead and L4D2. There are a few weapons but, as you'd expect from this kind of game, the fun is not in the shooting. Having said that, the weapons are greatly varied and are as good as can be in a top-down game. Aside from the 3D-looking top-down view, the only difference between this and L4D is that once you reach a checkpoint or "safehouse" you can buy weapons and upgrades for you weapons, including throwable items such as mines, dynamite, grenades, molotovs and flares. There is co-op functionality and leaderboards including national rankings, and you can play each level individually and be given the recommended weapons for it instead of having nothing. So really, the game is thought through and the higher difficulties can feel insane at times, but it never feels intense or heart-pounding like in a first person shooter. Conclusively, Dead Nation is a great top-down shooter, but that's it. As a full game it doesn't have enough content to warrant a purchase. As an arcade title, it lacks addictivity and originality. It makes an effort, but is clearly restricted to the boundaries of ancient top-down perspective. The game is very repetitive, unoriginal and to be honest, quite boring.… Expand
  4. frostquake
    Dec 2, 2010
    6
    Fun, but unoriginal game. This is a L4D clone meets Diablo clone meets Alien Breed clone. There is nothing new here for players who have played any of the above games that I just mentioned. There are Boomer clones and locales are copied as well, such as an Amusement park with, surprise clowns! The game is gorgeous and well detailed, the only problem? No Zoom Feature. Forget about clickingFun, but unoriginal game. This is a L4D clone meets Diablo clone meets Alien Breed clone. There is nothing new here for players who have played any of the above games that I just mentioned. There are Boomer clones and locales are copied as well, such as an Amusement park with, surprise clowns! The game is gorgeous and well detailed, the only problem? No Zoom Feature. Forget about clicking to zoom in and out, there is no way to do that! The Camera is fixed, and a little too high. There are times you will find yourself wanting to zoom in. Basically a fun game for those who enjoy the Zombie Genre, but totally unoriginal in all aspects. The price is way too steep in the USA at the moment, at $14.99 with no demo offering as of the time of this writing. 6/10â… Expand
  5. Sam-Bartlett
    Jun 17, 2011
    6
    This was a fun twist on a very, very saturated theme - Zombies. Although I did have fun, I did get bored with the game after a short amount of time, and it did feel like a chore to play. This game would have been great released in the arcades, or perhaps on the PS2. With other series in the genre setting the standard - like Left 4 Dead, Dead Space and F.E.A.R. - this game just felt boringThis was a fun twist on a very, very saturated theme - Zombies. Although I did have fun, I did get bored with the game after a short amount of time, and it did feel like a chore to play. This game would have been great released in the arcades, or perhaps on the PS2. With other series in the genre setting the standard - like Left 4 Dead, Dead Space and F.E.A.R. - this game just felt boring and aged after a short amount of time.… Expand
  6. Thegamingstar
    Feb 24, 2012
    6
    Dead Nation this game is all right but i really dont like it that much. i dont games that are in birds eye view which really makes me dislike it and it is really dark on almost every level and stage 7 gravedigger is so hard even on braindead mode. I would not recommend this game to any one... 6.3/10
  7. gregthreet
    Aug 1, 2012
    6
    Zombies!!! Ahhhhh! Run for your lives! The most used idea in gaming is here, again and lives up to all expectations. Its tense, fun and even better with a friend. So why a 6, you ask me? Well because of presentation. The game occasionally looks like admiral Akbar's **** But its still an amazing game. The arcade style goes perfectly with the games zombie theme. Although the story is dullZombies!!! Ahhhhh! Run for your lives! The most used idea in gaming is here, again and lives up to all expectations. Its tense, fun and even better with a friend. So why a 6, you ask me? Well because of presentation. The game occasionally looks like admiral Akbar's **** But its still an amazing game. The arcade style goes perfectly with the games zombie theme. Although the story is dull and boring you'll find yourself jumping out of your seat when you have that single zombie that just won't leave it out. Gun designs could have been better but overall is a solid performance.… Expand
  8. Krizuwe
    Nov 20, 2013
    5
    Un juego patetico si lo comparamos con los demas del catalogo que tiene Playstation 3, la verdad, me parece lamentable que estando en el siglo XI, aun hagan juegos tan malos y absurdos como este...solo sirve para estar en recreativas de bares o juegos, porque como juego jugable no vale, no te gastes el dinero, es aburrido, repetitivo desde el minuto 4 y te empieza a cansar a partir delUn juego patetico si lo comparamos con los demas del catalogo que tiene Playstation 3, la verdad, me parece lamentable que estando en el siglo XI, aun hagan juegos tan malos y absurdos como este...solo sirve para estar en recreativas de bares o juegos, porque como juego jugable no vale, no te gastes el dinero, es aburrido, repetitivo desde el minuto 4 y te empieza a cansar a partir del capitulo dos.… Expand
  9. grim977
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    Running and gunning is how i spent my weekend, how about you? this game is exceptionally decent, but being a softy this game deserves a solid 7/10 .
  10. AndyClimax
    Oct 9, 2014
    7
    Enjoyable and challenging top down shooter. Comparable to the Alien Breed series, only with zombies instead of aliens, naturally. Most fun as a co-operative experience but single player is fine.
  11. RandomWhorie
    Jul 6, 2017
    5
    Mejor juego de zombis que he probado solo superado por el multijugador de Call of Zombis: Black Ops, es de tipo arcade y solo debes preocuparte de salvar tu trasero: gentuza varia intentará olertelo y más vale que tengas un rifle a mano, a ser posible cargada y con munición. Sino despidete de este mundo.
  12. Attis48
    Mar 19, 2021
    7
    With an obsessed, "old gamer" head (khm, over 50), I still enjoy spending some of my free time playing video games. And while there is a wide selection of Sony and MS machines in Hungary, and I can't complain about the number / quality of gammas released on them, I often catch the retro fever and take out either the PS2 / Xbox Classic or one of the PS3 / Xbox 360 duos. And since this uglyWith an obsessed, "old gamer" head (khm, over 50), I still enjoy spending some of my free time playing video games. And while there is a wide selection of Sony and MS machines in Hungary, and I can't complain about the number / quality of gammas released on them, I often catch the retro fever and take out either the PS2 / Xbox Classic or one of the PS3 / Xbox 360 duos. And since this ugly virus is here, and as a trade worker I sometimes face hordes of zombies during an epidemic, the relief of tension with this not-so-modern piece has become topical (soon at work, as a leader, it is appropriate to behave culturally and not to persuade the people: D). The subject of the test was born in the "birth room" of Housemarque, which mainly develops low-budget and indie games, and shoot 'em up in terms of style. The story sure wouldn’t have won an Oscar, a Golden Palm, or a similar award in its time, the usual “the end of the world happened, an epidemic destroyed much of humanity, blablabla,” the majority of survivors, “brain, and he lives his life as an undead, and a negligible part of them try to survive his days, such as our protagonist. even when opening car trunks / crates. The positive thing about hunting is that the environment can be nicely depreciated (you know, you can blow everything up the hell if you line up explosive matter with a handgun. We'll run into enemies with multiple brakes. puffs of gas clouds (if they explode near you, they dampen your life force very badly), acid spit, behemoths jumping around our necks, Alien-style, monster-producing, moving "mother bodies" there is no problem with it, the light-shadow effects are, say, cheeky. solution, which implies that you are moving with one of the analog arms, the you can waste ammunition at a 360-degree angle with another. The game processes 10 missions, which you can push offline with your buddy in offline mode, an online option after all this time on PS3, not forgotten, in the absence of servers. (If I'm wrong, throw it between the rabbits).

    Pro:

    meaningful playing time

    wide range of weapons

    liquidating opponents in a variety of ways

    diverse opponents

    sometimes scorching mood

    Contra:

    not everyone will like the control

    forgetful story

    sometimes it sucks properly

    final judgment: 7 points    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#27 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#75 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 16, 2011
    80
    There's a genuine feeling that the enemies can come from anywhere. [Jan 2011, p.115]
  2. Play UK
    Jan 24, 2011
    86
    Even the normal difficulty is so insanely hard it's likely to put many gamers off. [Issue#201, p.98]
  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2011
    82
    Some edge-of-your-seat gameplay. [Jan 2011, p.96]
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