Zombi

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 224 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 78 out of 224
  2. Mixed: 85 out of 224
  3. Negative: 61 out of 224

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  1. lolosaurus
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    i love the survival the survival elements of this game! Not the best graphics but one thing is for sure this game is very hard! On my first playthrough in the end i couldnt finish it because i couldnt use c4 and i had to start the campain all over.
  2. Meredithe
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    Very good value for money for this portage on next gen console. No addition but the price is fair and the core experience is still really fun. Play it in the dark ;)
  3. LordAlex
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Nice port at a decent price: approved! This game is one of the purest forms of actual survival horror to date: I take my time with every room I enter, every street I walk through, and search for anything that could help. Any gamer who enjoys overcoming strategic challenges will find it addictive!
  4. AymEven
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    I was interested in ZombiU since its orginal launch but never had the opportunity to play it. Glad I'm finally able to enjoy it on new gen ! Great survival game, kinda scary ! :p
  5. voiders
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    Here and youtube have so much nintendo fanboys angry. WTF?
    The game have good points at WiiU or Ps4/XOne. At wiiU do you hame all the gamepad features.
    At Ps4/XOne you have better graphics, resolution, frame rate...
  6. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    It's nice to see that more people are going to get a chance to check out this former Wii U exclusive (called ZombiU). It's a real treat for hardcore zombie fans. While the title's often frustrating issues are still present, it's good ideas still shine through to make for an excellent experience for zombie fanatics. Mix in some new additions and you've got a port that manages to narrowlyIt's nice to see that more people are going to get a chance to check out this former Wii U exclusive (called ZombiU). It's a real treat for hardcore zombie fans. While the title's often frustrating issues are still present, it's good ideas still shine through to make for an excellent experience for zombie fanatics. Mix in some new additions and you've got a port that manages to narrowly outshine it's Wii U counterpart.

    One of the key selling points of ZombiU when it first released was how it took advantage of the Wii U's two screen experience. The game was basically built around it and that's part of what helped set it apart from other zombie games. It was an integral part of the experience. At least that's what I thought before. In Zombi all the action takes place on one screen. Seeing all of ZombiU's functions move so flawlessly and naturally over like this makes me wonder what all the fuss in regards to ZombiU's two-screen system was all about. The only thing missing from Zombi due to the switch to one-screen is the local multiplayer option, which wasn't all that exciting anyway.

    Well, enough about the differences from the Wii U version for now. Onto what makes Zombi so great in the first place. It's nice to see a zombie game that takes it's undead hordes seriously. So many zombie games make it easy to blow your way through big groups. In Zombi however, even one-on-one encounters with the undead can be dangerous if you aren't careful. Zombies can take some damage before going down and if you die that's it. Another one of Zombi's great features is the permadeath mechanic, which in a sense makes the game part roguelike. While you don't lose any progress in the story, when your character dies they take your gear with them. When you respawn with a new character it's up to you to decide to hunt down your old gear or not from your now zombified previous character.

    This is admittedly where some frustration can sneak in. Suppose you die again before you can hunt down your old character. If that happens then all the gear they were carrying is just gone. Something that can screw you out of good items. That's part of Zombi's risk and reward system. It's up to you to choose what gear to carry and what to store at your safe house. Also, the longer you stay alive in the game the more your skills will level up, giving you a stronger survivor. Losing a character you've put some time into and ending up with someone weaker is something else that stings a bit.

    This is what I love about Zombi. Yes, all of this can lead to a lot of frustration, but it's a genuinely challenging game that rewards smart thinking. Carefully managing threats and planning ahead of time are often things you must do. As a result, it's probably one of the most realistic zombie games I've ever played. Something that does admittedly contribute to what is likely Zombi's biggest issue. While the game gives you all the tools you need to succeed, sometimes death can still feel like it wasn't your fault. This is due to the combat system, which was the biggest complaint reviewers had with ZombiU when it first released.

    The game's emphasis is on melee combat. Simply put, bashing these zombies to death is often a lengthier experience than it often should be. They often take multiple hits to go down. Something that can make taking on more than one at once a trying experience and groups more than two often a death sentence. With ammo being so limited, the gunplay being a touch clunky (you are a civilian after all), and the sound usually just drawing more attention, melee is often your only option. This normally isn't a problem given that you are allowed to take things slow and play smart for most of the game, allowing you to avoid these vexing encounters if you keep on your toes. So when the game throws sections at you where you are forced into scenarios where you're surrounded by the undead, all of whom are alerted to your presence and in pursuit, death can feel cheap.

    However Zombi does something to alleviate some of this in a way that ZombiU did not: It gives you more melee weapons. In ZombiU you were left with only the cricket bat. In Zombi you can find two other, more powerful alternatives. While you'll still be giving deadheads more than a few swings to bring them down, it won't take as long as with just the cricket bat. This is really the new addition that makes me feel like Zombi is actually a bit better than ZombiU. Two new melee weapons might not sound like much, but I found them to be almost game changing. Zombi's other new additions are minor (like skins for the cricket bat), but are still nice.

    Putting the survival in survival-horror, Zombi has a lot of great ideas. If you're willing to put up with it's issues and outright irritations, Zombi can be a rewarding and satisfying experience like few other zombie games on the market. With things like it's dark environments it even goes along way towards making zombies scary again.    … Expand
  7. Fabos
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Just a good game, finally available on something else than wii U. Wans't able to play it then, so it's good value for money at 20$ for more than 10 hours of play apparently !
  8. SeanGamerDays
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    At first, you know you want this game. But, it's on WiiU (and you don't like WiiU). Well don't worry, because Ubisoft did right this time, by bringing Zombi to PC/PS4/X1, & it gets f**king better, bloody, brutal, & ZOMBI! But you might also need to know, that every Ubisoft game still have a glitch, so don't get too crazy, 'kay?
  9. qiwichupa
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    Very good entertained game. Looks like compilation of gameplay elements from another games like Metroid Prime, Dead Island, Resident Evil, even Assassin's Creed etc. etc. But it looks like something solid and joyful, if you will try to play with no death (even on normal), and in night time and in headphones. Nice story and characters, good atmosphere, very rare scarejumps. 8/10
  10. juancmontoya2
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    Very solid game, the original WiiU version had some extra gimmicks but that isn't needed to enjoy the game. The game holds up by itself as very atmospheric, dying isn't game over it just gives you a new person to play as. Very interesting game, it shouldn't be compared as an inferior version to the WiiU on the sole basis of some gimmicks.
  11. slartibartfasts
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    This was the only game worth buying the Wii U for and it's translated quite well to the PS4.
    Graphically it's very 2008 but it has it's jumpy moments and is enjoyable as a game in it's own right.
    I appreciate the reviews are very mixed but if you like the early Resident Evil you will enjoy it , I also like the London setting ( although you get the impression that the programmers never    This was the only game worth buying the Wii U for and it's translated quite well to the PS4.
    Graphically it's very 2008 but it has it's jumpy moments and is enjoyable as a game in it's own right.
    I appreciate the reviews are very mixed but if you like the early Resident Evil you will enjoy it , I also like the London setting ( although you get the impression that the programmers never made the trip to London.
    If was worth £40 on the Wii U and is certainly worth downloading as the free game on PS4 for this month.    … Expand
  12. raccoondaddy
    May 6, 2017
    8
    I picked this up on sale on the PSN, well after the Wii release. This was a sort of a blind buy for me. And I gotta admit, it was a nice departure from the shoot first, run later approach to zombie games. The mood and setting is a little bland, yet kind of cool sometimes. There were certainly a few jump scare moments in the game. In fact, there did seem to be a few too many, lol. ButI picked this up on sale on the PSN, well after the Wii release. This was a sort of a blind buy for me. And I gotta admit, it was a nice departure from the shoot first, run later approach to zombie games. The mood and setting is a little bland, yet kind of cool sometimes. There were certainly a few jump scare moments in the game. In fact, there did seem to be a few too many, lol. But honestly, those moments did scare me on a number of times. Which made this a more terrifying experience. Along with the limited inventory and constant need to scav for things. I'd say this was a good experience to me and that's all that should matter in a game, right?!… Expand
  13. Daedalusfalls
    Aug 6, 2018
    8
    I was bummed when ZombiU was released for the WiiU. I love horror games, and I was disappointed it was an exclusive. Imagine my surprise when it was released on PS4! Even though I love playing horror games, I am quite a chicken, and play these games very slowly and deliberately, taking my time as I go through the levels. I'm really having fun with Zombi, and I do find the game quite scary.I was bummed when ZombiU was released for the WiiU. I love horror games, and I was disappointed it was an exclusive. Imagine my surprise when it was released on PS4! Even though I love playing horror games, I am quite a chicken, and play these games very slowly and deliberately, taking my time as I go through the levels. I'm really having fun with Zombi, and I do find the game quite scary. The noises that the zombies make are disturbing, and the game is fairly gruesome, with zombie heads exploding with your attacks. The game has a form of permadeath, where if you die, you don't load from a previous save to try again. Instead what happens is you take control of a new survivor, and you must find your previous character (who is now a zombie), and kill him or her to get your equipment back. It makes for some tense moments, because when you respawn, you are only equipped with minimal equipment to take on the enemies. As fun as the game is, it's not perfect. It's easy to get overwhelmed during certain points in the game when you are attacked by a large horde of zombies, and there is one section of the game in particular I found quite annoying. Thankfully, it didn't last long, and I was on to a more enjoyable part of the game in short order. The graphics are not amazing, but they get the job done. I will say, I'm not a person who puts a lot of importance on graphics. As long as they are decent, I'm happy. I don't believe every game needs to be the next Crysis. So in short, Zombi is a fun horror game that I recommend highly to fans of the genre!… Expand
  14. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    I loved the gameplay. A nice change of style and pace. Some of the level designs could have been bigger/better but all in all a worthwhile purchase
  15. Zumbie101
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Quirky game set in London during a zombie outbreak. Somewhat clunky controls however the permadeath for each character is pretty interesting and the story isnt bad all things considered. Genuially difficult to complete
  16. MasajaMasta
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Like the game very much. Maybe the best zombie game I ever played. I'm not kidding. There is a reason why this game is a cult classic.

    But in reality, I'm also writing here to check if my review will show up. Because on a different game here I tried many times and it just won't. So basically it tells you that some game scores here are pretty f**** not objective. Use metacritics as one    Like the game very much. Maybe the best zombie game I ever played. I'm not kidding. There is a reason why this game is a cult classic.

    But in reality, I'm also writing here to check if my review will show up. Because on a different game here I tried many times and it just won't. So basically it tells you that some game scores here are pretty f**** not objective. Use metacritics as one of many sources of valid scores, but never as the only one. Cheers.    … Expand

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2015
    65
    This port can't really hit the same high notes of the original on WiiU, and from a technical standpoint it's definitely not the best around. At least the price tag is low.
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  2. games(TM)
    Oct 25, 2015
    70
    So compelling are the first seven or so hours that the filthy tricks of the finale can't even sour them. [Issue#166, p.96]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 16, 2015
    70
    On a technical level, sadly, Zombi disappoints. That said, Zombi is saved by an evocative world and a few innovative features that make it feel newer. [December 2015, p71]
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