Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition

 PlayStation 4
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7.1

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  1. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
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  2. Ruzaky
    Aug 26, 2020
    5
    Very mediocre game. Very dark all the time. Sounds and music is like from early 2000 :)
    Even in Co op is kinda boring.
  3. Berik
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Dead Nation is a Top-down shooter about surviving the apocalypse while killing thousands of zombies by yourself or with a buddy. Originally released on the PS3, i played it on the PS4 with PlayStation Now.

    Story: You play as that guy who cares little about himself and somehow gets the hot blonde girlfriend. She's dead now. And while traversing through the city you start to figure out more    Dead Nation is a Top-down shooter about surviving the apocalypse while killing thousands of zombies by yourself or with a buddy. Originally released on the PS3, i played it on the PS4 with PlayStation Now.

    Story: You play as that guy who cares little about himself and somehow gets the hot blonde girlfriend. She's dead now. And while traversing through the city you start to figure out more about what's going on while being deadlier than the terminator could ever be.

    Gameplay: Top-down shooter with multiple guns and explosives at your disposal. While killing zombies you earn gold, and that can be used to upgrade these weapons to make them more deadly, faster and with bigger clips. You can also find armor to make yourself faster, tougher and stronger.

    Difficulty: The game is designed in such a way to test your awareness, reaction skill and cunning. The first levels will test your ability to react fast, use the environment and switch between weapons, and later levels will test your resourcefulness and sanity. Expect swarms like you've never seen before that rush you from all directions. And that was just on normal...

    Visuals: Surprisingly good, but sometimes there are overloads of lights, fire and partical effects that can obscure your vision just a bit too much. Gore is very detailed, and the tiniest details are clearly visible.

    Co-op and global status: Yes! This game as co-op that you can play with a buddy. It also has a global status where you can see which country in the world has completed the most cycles of the virus, which makes it extra worth it to get high scores.

    It is an excellent game, and i thoroughly enjoyed playing it. I give it a 8/10.    … Expand
  4. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    8
    Great Game. Even better to play Coop with a friend the whole night LOL. Was worth though.
  5. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    7
    A good game for the PS4. Very fun top down twin stick shooter that can be enjoyed with friends via multi player. It's well worth an investment for zombie fans.
  6. Nel
    Jan 11, 2017
    7
    Semi fun stick shooter. It has several levels, and feels good to play. However, game is riddled with bugs, and it has several weapons, and explosive you can play with
  7. TheRebel
    Jan 10, 2016
    9
    Gameplay:
    Dead Nation is a top-down twin-stick shooter that has an impressive amount of depth. Movement is handled with the left analog stick, while the right analog stick is used for aiming. The game can be played as a single-player experience or as a co-op experience. The gameplay is simple: you must mow down a countless amount of zombies while attempting to reach a checkpoint. Once at    Gameplay:
    Dead Nation is a top-down twin-stick shooter that has an impressive amount of depth. Movement is handled with the left analog stick, while the right analog stick is used for aiming. The game can be played as a single-player experience or as a co-op experience. The gameplay is simple: you must mow down a countless amount of zombies while attempting to reach a checkpoint. Once at the checkpoint, you are able to purchase weapons and upgrades using loot from killed zombies. The game also has collectibles you can pick up, such as armor pieces and additional loot. I am also pleased with the difficulty level of the game. This game does not hold your hand and will punish you if you're not paying attention to your surroundings.

    Story:
    Although Dead Nation's story is its weakest point, it is not a terrible story. The storyline is a bit predictable, but the presentation of the story is nicely done. It is told with hand-drawn animated images with voice overs from the characters. The images depict the areas they are in and the destruction surrounding them. Although the presentation isn't ideal, it is serviceable.

    Graphics:
    The graphical style of Dead Nation is appealing and unique. The dim lighting coupled with the zombies' groans creates an eerie atmosphere. I applaud Housemarque on their attention to detail. For example, when the character moves into a corner, the camera will shift and the rain (If it's raining) will also shift directions. Another example is when soldier or hazmat-wearing zombies are around: they're tougher to kill because of their protective wardrobe. My final example is when zombies attempt to attack with their own weapons, such as briefcases or pans. They'll swing them at the character instead of attacking with their bare hands. These details must be recognized and Housemarque should be lauded for them.

    Verdict:
    I highly recommend Dead Nation! This game is an example of a quality PSN title that must be played. Not only is it a great port, but it also includes the "Road of Devastation" DLC, which is a nice addition. It is a challenging game that requires skill to complete, while also having enough collectibles to warrant a careful playthrough. The atmosphere is engaging, which can create suspenseful moments. You will not regret purchasing this game.    … Expand
  8. Sky-Line___
    Apr 24, 2015
    5
    You can like it, or you can hate it, it's a matter of taste. Don't ever buy this game without checking some gameplay videos.
    A cool feature is the score by country, if you like to play this game, you can give score for your country, Belgium is not so bad graded by the way !
    There are no differences with the PS3 version, at least, nothing big. And the apocalypse edition is a little plus    You can like it, or you can hate it, it's a matter of taste. Don't ever buy this game without checking some gameplay videos.
    A cool feature is the score by country, if you like to play this game, you can give score for your country, Belgium is not so bad graded by the way !
    There are no differences with the PS3 version, at least, nothing big. And the apocalypse edition is a little plus where you can play an originally DLC-mode.

    I had it for free with my PS+ subscribing.    … Expand
  9. Dionysus777
    Mar 29, 2015
    7
    I like this game. Whats wrong with this game? Not much 4 a video game.I paid $1.65 for this game. That makes it even better. Its gauntlet with guns. U want gauntlet with guns? Heres gauntlet with guns. If you can get it for $1.65 add 158 points to this score.
  10. drlowdon
    Dec 4, 2014
    6
    Dead Nation can most accurately be described as Left 4 Dead as a twin-stick shooter (even most of the enemy types are the same!) - although it certainly isn't as fun as Valve's excellent game.

    It does nothing that hasn't been seen plenty of times before going right back to Smash TV in the late 80's/early 90's and zombies themselves have also been done to death (pun intended) of course.    Dead Nation can most accurately be described as Left 4 Dead as a twin-stick shooter (even most of the enemy types are the same!) - although it certainly isn't as fun as Valve's excellent game.

    It does nothing that hasn't been seen plenty of times before going right back to Smash TV in the late 80's/early 90's and zombies themselves have also been done to death (pun intended) of course. It is a good looking game in comparison to similar titles however and played local co-op with a family member it was a pretty enjoyable, if rather repetitive, experience.

    If you can pick it up cheap and have someone to play it with its worth giving a go.    … Expand
  11. Mosh603
    Nov 10, 2014
    3
    Wow is this game bunk. I had the PS3 version, and I did not enjoy it. But since it was free through my PS+ membership, I figured I would give it another shot. First of all, I don't know how they get off calling it a new edition, when it is the exact same game as the one on PS3, to the T.

    Overall, it is just boring to play. It feels old and not in a good way.
  12. Shonsu
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    Excellent little game. For a PSN topview zombie fighter this is very well done. The shadows, sounds, objects in the world.... they all come together very nicely to create a good post apocalyptic environment. I like how there is debris around that gets knocked around when you walk over it, same with slain zombies.
    Definitely two thumbs up. And recommended for fans of zombie games or just    Excellent little game. For a PSN topview zombie fighter this is very well done. The shadows, sounds, objects in the world.... they all come together very nicely to create a good post apocalyptic environment. I like how there is debris around that gets knocked around when you walk over it, same with slain zombies.
    Definitely two thumbs up. And recommended for fans of zombie games or just like lots of blood.
    Oh and broadcast+ is a nice use of the PS4's broadcast capability.    … Expand
  13. crishy
    Oct 2, 2014
    8
    No major changes from PS3 but still worth the cost if you never played it (and even if you had the PS3 version it might be worth again as the cost is fairly low, free if you have PSN).

    Decent graphics even for a PS4 game. Fast paced action that suits casuals and hardcores (the ones that play for the high score) alike. Very very fun with a friend. The only major problem is    No major changes from PS3 but still worth the cost if you never played it (and even if you had the PS3 version it might be worth again as the cost is fairly low, free if you have PSN).

    Decent graphics even for a PS4 game. Fast paced action that suits casuals and hardcores (the ones that play for the high score) alike.

    Very very fun with a friend.

    The only major problem is replayability if you are not too keen in high difficulty, high scores and/or achievements, as the game itself is somewhat short (around 3 hours to clear all maps).    … Expand
  14. grim977
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    A pretty good shooter with decent upgrades. this was enjoyable to play and even slightly challenging but i feel that the game needs something a little more to really succeed.
  15. eibwen
    Jun 29, 2014
    8
    Much better than I expected for yet another zombie game. Good controls, plenty of weapons, easy to pick up and play, nice graphics, very eerie, well detailed and fairly large levels, fun bonuses, and the worldwide virus stats at the end of each level generate a need to keep playing. One of my top 3 PS4 games so far.
  16. Richjaco
    May 31, 2014
    5
    I'm not really a fan of these games so my review is biased but this game was STUPID. Not a bad game graphically or game-play wise by any matter... but the story and art style are horrendous. It looks just bland and uninteresting, not appealing at all. As for story... its on par with Minecraft. There really is no story, but there can be if you create one yourself. I can see the appeal to aI'm not really a fan of these games so my review is biased but this game was STUPID. Not a bad game graphically or game-play wise by any matter... but the story and art style are horrendous. It looks just bland and uninteresting, not appealing at all. As for story... its on par with Minecraft. There really is no story, but there can be if you create one yourself. I can see the appeal to a different demographic but find this game impossible to play.… Expand
  17. Stang
    May 25, 2014
    7
    Für, ne gelegentliche Runde im Koop ist es ganz nett. Trotzdem nix dolles und eher mittelmäßig. Wer auf Zombies und isometrischer Perspektive steht, kann ruhig zugreifen.
  18. Das2003
    May 14, 2014
    10
    I never played the original nor did I have the PS3. When I heard it was announced for the PS4 I was excited. I like my top down shooters. Anyway when it arrived I was blown away by the visuals and the sheer detail in the graphics. The co-op is probably the best yet on the PS4 console next to Reso Gun. Anyway long story short, great graphics, great gameplay, lots of great action, plenty ofI never played the original nor did I have the PS3. When I heard it was announced for the PS4 I was excited. I like my top down shooters. Anyway when it arrived I was blown away by the visuals and the sheer detail in the graphics. The co-op is probably the best yet on the PS4 console next to Reso Gun. Anyway long story short, great graphics, great gameplay, lots of great action, plenty of zombie killing and what a blast to play, 7 play through's and I'm still hooked. BUY THIS NOW!… Expand
  19. Storm1672
    May 12, 2014
    7
    Excellent top down shooter. Great layers on the gameplay. I have played its successor (Resogun) and loved the way that every detail matters and creates the balance of the gameplay.

    It has its spikes in difficulty and probably you won't recognize which level is which. Also, sometimes it's hard to see where your character is with all that is happening on screen. Excellent action,    Excellent top down shooter. Great layers on the gameplay. I have played its successor (Resogun) and loved the way that every detail matters and creates the balance of the gameplay.

    It has its spikes in difficulty and probably you won't recognize which level is which. Also, sometimes it's hard to see where your character is with all that is happening on screen.

    Excellent action, excellent coop that relies much on tactics as it is on skill. Hardcore stuff, this one surprised me.    … Expand
  20. justachair
    Apr 27, 2014
    5
    Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition is the console version of Dead Trigger in iOS, only from a third-person perspective. I didn't like this game too much. I don't find it fun, the streaming options are way complicated, and while the framerate is excellent, there is way too much stuff at the screen at once to know what is happening. Guess that if you have PS+ and get it for free, there's noDead Nation: Apocalypse Edition is the console version of Dead Trigger in iOS, only from a third-person perspective. I didn't like this game too much. I don't find it fun, the streaming options are way complicated, and while the framerate is excellent, there is way too much stuff at the screen at once to know what is happening. Guess that if you have PS+ and get it for free, there's no much to loose. If you pay for this game, then you're just bananas.… Expand
  21. VertigoHawing
    Apr 24, 2014
    7
    Muy bueno, Excelente coop. Una mejora de graficas, imagenes y sonido de la version de ps3. Obviamente un coop de 4 jugadores hubiese sido mejor. Si no lo pudiste tener gratis en un buen buy, Todos los bugs q tenia al principio los arreglaron.
  22. insloanwetrust
    Apr 22, 2014
    8
    Housemarque just make fun and addictive games plain and simple. If you've played Super Stardust or Resogun you'll already know this. Dead Nation Apocalypse is a remastered edition of the PS3 game Dead Nation. It's a top down shoot em up that's based on scores, trophies and reflexes. It's a twin stick shooter in which you are either a man or a women who's in a world overrun by zombies andHousemarque just make fun and addictive games plain and simple. If you've played Super Stardust or Resogun you'll already know this. Dead Nation Apocalypse is a remastered edition of the PS3 game Dead Nation. It's a top down shoot em up that's based on scores, trophies and reflexes. It's a twin stick shooter in which you are either a man or a women who's in a world overrun by zombies and you have to survive by blasting your way through hordes of different kinds of zombies to reach checkpoints.. You can upgrade your weapons and armor along the way. You can gain new weapons and armor throughout the game also. It's just pure gameplay.

    Players are awarded score multipliers and money when zombies are killed. Money is used to purchase and upgrade weapons at checkpoints, and multipliers to grant better scores. Each time players are hit, they lose multipliers and health. Players fight their way through ten levels, using weapon shops that allow weapon upgrading and armor swapping ( all in game money which is good ). Throughout the levels, players can find boxes that hold ammunition, multipliers, money, or armor pieces, and also loot cars and trunks for money. If a car is blown up before being looted, though, the loot is lost. At times the players are trapped in areas where they must survive until they have accomplished a certain goal (e.g. wait for an elevator while fighting zombies or kill all zombies in the area). Armor sets influence strength, endurance and agility.

    Zombies are attracted by flares, car alarms, grenades, mines, and vending machines. Zombies can be killed by environmental hazards which the player can use to their advantage. Players will encounter a variety of zombies. Players can use a melee and rush attack against zombies, as well as a variety of weaponry like rocket launchers, flamethrowers and electric weapons.

    It can get a little repetitive at times and the story is kind of weak and so is the main character. To be honest though you will be playing this purely for the gameplay alone because it's fun, fast paced and addictive.    … Expand
  23. evolutionx85
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    This is my favorite ps+ game so far, the graphics are great, gameplay is really good, most importantly its a cooperative horror survival, online or off. They did a good job with everything, weapons and upgrades, enemies and levels are great, this is my first experience with DN good job
  24. AwesomeNick94
    Apr 6, 2014
    7
    This game is a little bit overrated because it's free. It's fun for a little bit, but the gameplay gets stale. It's just too slow. There's lots there to play, though, if you really do like it. Personally, after a mission or two it feels like a chore to keep playing, and among the other titles in my library, I only feel like playing it once a week.

    What I really like about this game    This game is a little bit overrated because it's free. It's fun for a little bit, but the gameplay gets stale. It's just too slow. There's lots there to play, though, if you really do like it. Personally, after a mission or two it feels like a chore to keep playing, and among the other titles in my library, I only feel like playing it once a week.

    What I really like about this game isn't its gameplay, it's the huge amount of stat tracking and community involvement and leaderboards.    … Expand
  25. Pjays
    Mar 29, 2014
    7
    The game is pretty fun, the controls took me a little while to get used to but if you are a completionist like my self you're gonna have a hard time the game is hard as hell on the hardest difficulty but well worth it
  26. MKSauceLOL
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Another great PS4 port
    Pros:
    -Great Graphic -Has that Retro Gameplay feel without being so Generic -No troubles with the Camera Angles (Unlike in other Twin Stick Shooters) -It's not some Left 4 Dead clone -Great Mechanics Cons: -If you don't have PS+ you'll have to pay $10 for it -Lack of Gun Variety Recommendation: Anyone who's tired of Left 4 Dead clones AND whoever has a PS+    Another great PS4 port
    Pros:
    -Great Graphic
    -Has that Retro Gameplay feel without being so Generic
    -No troubles with the Camera Angles (Unlike in other Twin Stick Shooters)
    -It's not some Left 4 Dead clone
    -Great Mechanics
    Cons:
    -If you don't have PS+ you'll have to pay $10 for it
    -Lack of Gun Variety
    Recommendation: Anyone who's tired of Left 4 Dead clones AND whoever has a PS+ Subscription    … Expand
  27. Ateam043
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    This free game is tough as nails but super addictive. The only knock I have is that it kept connecting me to players who kept leaving just because and what I assume that that they got chosen as the female character.
  28. doberman2yk
    Mar 21, 2014
    2
    How this game has got as many positive reviews is a mystery to me.

    In fairness im not a fan of top down view games and for this reason alone I wont give it the 0 I want to, but there is just no fun here. Just walk, shoot, run, shoot, do the same and then repeat until the end. This wouldn't be so so bad I guess, I mean that's what games like COD and Halo have made millions from doing    How this game has got as many positive reviews is a mystery to me.

    In fairness im not a fan of top down view games and for this reason alone I wont give it the 0 I want to, but there is just no fun here. Just walk, shoot, run, shoot, do the same and then repeat until the end.

    This wouldn't be so so bad I guess, I mean that's what games like COD and Halo have made millions from doing but at least with them you get the graphics and some interesting characters from time to time.

    Stay away unless you like mindless shooters without the thrills.    … Expand
  29. andoarias
    Mar 21, 2014
    7
    Great game, but would have liked to see more improvements over the PS3 version. The best experience is reached when played with a friend, online or locally.
  30. akcollector
    Mar 18, 2014
    9
    Surprisingly this game is addicting. I am not usually one for old school shooters as I have had plenty of them back in the day, however this game is fun. Can't beat the price for PS plus members either!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    80
    As the Dead Nation moves from PS3 to PS4, only little has changed. The textures are a notch sharper and there's a new game mode, that demonstrates the streaming capabilities of the PS4, but other than that, the game is the same four year-olds old top-down zombie shooter. It's still a solid shooter, but nowadays the zombies are literally EVERYWHERE. [Apr 2014]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 27, 2014
    80
    Is (currently) free, looks better, and you can now be messed with by stream-watching gamers. What's not to love? [May 2014, p76]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 27, 2014
    70
    Dead Nation's plot is as substantial as a slice of Bernard Matthews turkey ham. [May 2014, p.86]
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