OMG-Z

 PSP
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 7, 2011
    100
    Laughing Jackal has raised the bar for PSP Mini developers. OMG-Z is a simple masterpiece, the kind of game that sticks with you long after the ending cinema. Part action game and part puzzler, OMG-Z is one of the best games I've played this year!
  2. Eurogamer
    Aug 5, 2011
    90
    A monstrously addictive quick-fire affair that utterly nails what on-the-go handheld gaming should be about.
  3. GamingXP
    Sep 5, 2011
    87
    Zombie fans, you want this game: chain reactions, sarcasm, upgrades and short load times keep hunters motivated – relax with clever action.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 11, 2011
    80
    It's more addictive than shelling pistachios. [Nov 2011, p.113]
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  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Aug 12, 2011
    80
    Laughing Jackal's latest offers challenge and depth in its mechanics, bottling the chaos of a zombie outbreak in a smartly designed puzzler.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. hush404
    Oct 24, 2011
    9
    I sat down one night and learned the basics needed to complete a level and learned more as I went on in this OMG-Z game... which I assume isI sat down one night and learned the basics needed to complete a level and learned more as I went on in this OMG-Z game... which I assume is "Oh my gawd - Zombies!" ... but it could be Onion Meat Garnish - Zebra! for all I know Anyways, about 4 hours later, I was finished with the title (though admiditly I've gone back to try and get better metal awards)... yep, killed my way through it's 80ish levels, have all the upgrades have had a hell of a time with it.


    It's not a typical zombie killing game. Instead of some ammo king who runs around and slaughters everything in an arcade-y like setting, each level is just one screen (with various locations throughout the game) and you a lone shooter whom stands a-top something and has just 3 bullets to pick off the entire mess of undead (well over 100 zombies at times). You can upgrade your weapon's ammo to 6 shots throughout the game, but for the most part you'll be working with just those 3-6 shots. The strategy in play is with the different zombies, their chain reactions and how you upgrade your various skills.

    Some zombies explode which take out others around them, others turn into acid pools that trap fellow zombies; police zombies fire a round before going down and the army undead fire a few bursts of ricocheting bullets when killed. Each of these types effect other types and depending on upgrades you choose (from money you receive with medals you earn in each level - Brownze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) their effects will be raised and even upgraded with new abilities as you progress. Mix in your own upgrades of ammo, weapon strength, explosive barrels, zombies with varying health and obstacles... and you've got a bit of a thinking game mixed in with your zombie shooting.

    It feels truly unique and is addictive like you wouldn't believe. It's got a black/white (and grey) color scheme with only the blood and your reticule showing color, which is quite helpful, as the game gets a little chaotic at times. It's pixel art, much like games of yesteryear and even playing in on my PS3 on a 1080p HDTV(it's built for the PSPs 480x272 resolution) it looked great - very retro.

    If you've got a PSP or PS3, get this game! I got it for free, but I would of gladly spent $5 for it at the least.    … Full Review »
  2. midas_kid
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    Like all the reviewers I really wasn't really sure about this title. If was only after about six hours of straight playing I realised that isLike all the reviewers I really wasn't really sure about this title. If was only after about six hours of straight playing I realised that is truely brillitant. Terrific upgrade system and plenty of levels. Plus having the medal system means you will be coming back for more. Worth every penny.… Full Review »
  3. dmitriy_savenok
    Oct 27, 2022
    7
    По началу стараешься думать логически , что бы пройти уровни, а после того как понимаешь, что успех завязан не на логике, а на прокачке иПо началу стараешься думать логически , что бы пройти уровни, а после того как понимаешь, что успех завязан не на логике, а на прокачке и гринде, то ты просто начинаешь заходить на все уровни и стрелять куда попало, лишь бы побыстрее прокачаться и в конечном итоге, проходить практически все уровни с одного выстрела.
    Можно сказать, что проект посредственный и не реализующий свой потенциал на полную, так оно и есть, но атмосфера, идея немножко вытягивают эту игру на 7/10. Благо игра коротка и надоесть не успевает.    … Full Review »
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