Generation Zero

 Xbox One
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 54 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 54
  3. Negative: 17 out of 54
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 27, 2019
    6
    In Generation Zero, I found the combat to have solid depth with the added tactical elements no fight ever feel repetitive. Avalanche Studios have created some very enjoyable games over the years and I was excited by the announcement of Generation Zero. After many hours with the game it was clear that this isn’t their best game, but there’s still plenty of enjoyment in store along the way.In Generation Zero, I found the combat to have solid depth with the added tactical elements no fight ever feel repetitive. Avalanche Studios have created some very enjoyable games over the years and I was excited by the announcement of Generation Zero. After many hours with the game it was clear that this isn’t their best game, but there’s still plenty of enjoyment in store along the way. In order to experience the fullest from this title it must be played co-operatively. There’s depth to the combat and the strategy so you really have to think what you have to do next which makes each fight and decision feel important to your gameplay. The game also makes exploring feel important I just wish the quests offered a bit more variety. Technically the game is far from perfect, with persistent bugs and issues present it does impact the overall presentation. Generation Zero isn’t for everybody and the few of the issues the game suffers with be disappointing for some. If you look past this you will find a game that feels rewarding and if you have a couple of friends to play along you will be able to look past the issues in the fray. This is going to be one of those game most people love or hate with little room in the middle. If you have a group to play with you will likely have a positive experience and if you go it solo you may not enjoy your time with the game. A solid attempt but maybe a few patches or tweaks down the road we will see what the game was meant to be from the initial concept. It's close but a little work is still needed in my opinion to get where this game deserves to be.… Expand
  2. Vrykos
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    I have NO idea why someone would rate this game low. It has a great "classic" game feel to it. Don't play this looking for a stop and pop shooter, non-stop action or endless loot crates for completing simple quests. No, instead instead you have a slower-paced, mysterious adventure through a massive open world (with zero loading screens...zero loading screens)...and it's gorgeous to lookI have NO idea why someone would rate this game low. It has a great "classic" game feel to it. Don't play this looking for a stop and pop shooter, non-stop action or endless loot crates for completing simple quests. No, instead instead you have a slower-paced, mysterious adventure through a massive open world (with zero loading screens...zero loading screens)...and it's gorgeous to look at. At times it's very relaxing, other times you realizing you haven't taken a breath in a long time...and then there's the moments where a small dog machine thing came out of nowhere and scares (literally) the crap out of you.

    The suspense you feel between encounters is priceless. There are main story quests and side "world quests". They play out great. The quests will be something like "a note said people may be at XXX farm, find it" or "find hunter's house and see if they left a weapon behind". When you complete the quest, you get nothing extra other than some XP and the weapon you found. It's so simplistic and feels refreshing in contrast to a lot of modern games. It is exactly what I wanted.

    Give this game a try!    … Expand
  3. Achtlos
    Mar 27, 2019
    5
    Played on Xbox One X.
    Don't make excuses for the developers, they know what was launched here.
    In the first 12 seconds you know something is very wrong with this game. The first light post has a disastrous issue with how it lights up. Visually it has eyeball killing motion blur you can't turn off. The graphics in this game are not nostalgic, they are unforgivably dated. Some of the    Played on Xbox One X.
    Don't make excuses for the developers, they know what was launched here.
    In the first 12 seconds you know something is very wrong with this game. The first light post has a disastrous issue with how it lights up. Visually it has eyeball killing motion blur you can't turn off. The graphics in this game are not nostalgic, they are unforgivably dated. Some of the graphics are just not finished, fences in mid air with no fence posts... etc. My guess this game was developed years ago (to compete with State Of Decay 1), cancelled, but then fast tracked and launched into a quiet window after Anthem and Fallout 76 performed badly, and ANY game would compete.
    The fast tracking means not creating more environmental art, just copy + pasting what already existed well beyond what is acceptible. Anyone saying Crackdown 3 has 360 graphics, you have a genuine "360 graphics" right here.

    Was this game developed for PSVR, sure looks like it? With its 4 player co-op, it would go from being very average to quite well recieved on VR.

    So, despite this... it's fun. It's scary that this is better than Fallout 76. And priced better, but wait until it's on Gamepass.
    Soundtrack is good too. To mitigate the motion blur I found a field of view set to 60 is better.
    Day night and weather effects are good.    … Expand
  4. aLackofGravitas
    Mar 28, 2019
    1
    An unfinished broken mess of a game. Many achievements don't work, plot quests broken if you pick up something before being told about it, enemies frequently just jump through walls to attack you, every building is the same inside, safe-houses are not safe half the time, I've fallen 2 feet to my death and 500ft without a scratch. It's disgraceful that this garbage was released in this state.
  5. L0quence
    May 3, 2019
    10
    Great game in my opinion. Still very new so you will encounter bugs but the open world is absolutely massive, and beautiful my god! It has a very eerie creepy feel to it also with the different robots making their calls to alert other robots to come check out an area you’re in. Also going through pitch black bunkers with your flashlight and having spider type robots jump at you outta noGreat game in my opinion. Still very new so you will encounter bugs but the open world is absolutely massive, and beautiful my god! It has a very eerie creepy feel to it also with the different robots making their calls to alert other robots to come check out an area you’re in. Also going through pitch black bunkers with your flashlight and having spider type robots jump at you outta no where can be pretty intense! People are giving reviews within the 1st day of it being out and from what I hear it was glitchy, but I got it a day ago and can’t put it down! It’s challenging, if you mess with the wrong robots or a group of them by yourself, expect to get absolutely destroyed.. you can’t 1 man army the whole game going head on with the enemies like in almost every other game that’s ever been made. Best $45 I ever spent, I even bought it for my friend so we could play together and he loves it too! There’s more content to come as well, if you’ve played Call of the Wild you’ll know how nice beautiful the worlds look on the Apex game engine. Better than FC5 visually hands down, and gameplay wise. Guns have hard recoil like in real life and there’s lots of attachments for the various types and levels of weapons. Easy 10/10 for me, there’s no game breaking bugs that I’ve found in the 15 hrs so far, and there’s can be tons of robots and flares all going off at the same time and I hardly noticed a big frame drop. Better optimized than most Ubisoft games..… Expand
  6. Goidie02
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous looking and fun to play! I really don't get the whole trend with disliking the game before trying it. Play more than 15 mins of it...
  7. jstdude
    Apr 20, 2019
    8
    I am playing it on XBox One X. The graphics look great and it really looks like urban Sweden. I also enjoy the combat. It requires some strategy and you can't just go heads on with most machines. The new patch seems to have fixed some minor gripes like machines glitching through walls. Overall, this is an exploration game with some crafting and combat. So, if you like that, you will likeI am playing it on XBox One X. The graphics look great and it really looks like urban Sweden. I also enjoy the combat. It requires some strategy and you can't just go heads on with most machines. The new patch seems to have fixed some minor gripes like machines glitching through walls. Overall, this is an exploration game with some crafting and combat. So, if you like that, you will like Generation Zero. If you are expecting more shooter like combat, you probably won't like it. It should also be noted that the game starts somewhat slow. You need to play it for a while to get to the better stuff. Lots of reviews posted here, seem to be from people who were expecting a shooter game with some crafting. That's certainly not what Generation Zero is. Anyhow, the game is enjoyable for me even though it could have been implemented better. However, it has been sold as a budget title and so I didn't expect a premium game. In some areas it is also apparent that the developers had more great ideas, but probably no budget to implement them. As such, an opportunity has been missed to make this into a great game.
    My recommendation: If you like exploring, you should get it. If you aren't sure, what until it is on sale.    … Expand
  8. Broyax
    Jul 3, 2019
    0
    Une nouvelle daube démoulée par Avalanche Studios, le développeur suédois dont la réputation en la matière n'est plus à faire. Vite fait, mal fait, ils ont tout bâclé et misé sur le mode coop très à la mode par les temps qui courent. On sait que les kévins aiment s'agréger en grappes communautaires et les grappes en troupeaux coopératifs pour tirer sur des trucs et se réanimer les uns lesUne nouvelle daube démoulée par Avalanche Studios, le développeur suédois dont la réputation en la matière n'est plus à faire. Vite fait, mal fait, ils ont tout bâclé et misé sur le mode coop très à la mode par les temps qui courent. On sait que les kévins aiment s'agréger en grappes communautaires et les grappes en troupeaux coopératifs pour tirer sur des trucs et se réanimer les uns les autres, même si c'est à chier par terre.

    Cela dit, on peut jouer à ce machin aussi en solo mais de toute manière, on a ici que l'ébauche d'un jeu, bricolé à l'arrache. Le monde ouvert est moche, terne et vide... et techniquement à la masse. Pourtant ça chausse du 47 Go ce truc ! dont 15 Go se sont rajoutés en "patch", c'est-à-dire les DLC qu'on vous met dans le disque dur même si vous les avez pas achetés.

    La jouabilité n'est pas terminée et le jeu ne sauvegarde que tous les 36 du mois. La furtivité n'est qu'une arrière-pensée et la répétitivité devient vite pénible à flinguer des robots, **** moyens ou gros. L'interface est mal foutue, pas pratique pour un sou, le gunplay est imprécis et bancal. En bref si t'as pas lu, cher kévin : c'est de la meeerde.    … Expand
  9. Caldan58
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    7.8/10
  10. apoloniojp
    Mar 27, 2019
    4
    Gameplay and ambiance are very good. Explosions are incredible. But I did not understand anything in the game. It is a failure not to be translated into Brazilian Portuguese.
  11. chenocorp
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    Este juego no es una maravilla porque es de un estudio pequeño. muy buenas ideas, bastante bien implementado, pero falla en darle sentido lo que estás haciendo, ritmo y misiones interesantes.
  12. tdebug
    Dec 18, 2021
    1
    Terrible aiming with a controller. PC version is a lot more playable with a mouse. The game is anyway not worth it - very low budget, barely any story content, just very typical houses and bunkers. Main mission like just sending you from one to another locations without explaining any plot.
  13. Vellinaria
    Jul 27, 2022
    4
    What a waste of my time. SUPER BORING and unfair. Don't waste your money on this piece of crap
  14. finnianr
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    Still far from finished playing but I am giving this game 75 out of 100. As a solo game I find GZ surprisingly addictive. There is a vast and beautiful open world to explore with a great deal of variation in the landscape. I get the the impression the Swedish military were lavishly funded during the cold war, because the bunkers are on an absolutely vast scale. Between skirmishes this is aStill far from finished playing but I am giving this game 75 out of 100. As a solo game I find GZ surprisingly addictive. There is a vast and beautiful open world to explore with a great deal of variation in the landscape. I get the the impression the Swedish military were lavishly funded during the cold war, because the bunkers are on an absolutely vast scale. Between skirmishes this is a relaxing game to play and feels like a holiday simulator. You can travel either on foot or by bicycle and admire the scenery. The destruction mechanics of the robots feels very satisfying and their is plenty of variation in the weaponry. Thinking about your strategy to kill the enemy is well rewarded. The only thing that is lacking is human NPC's for solo players. Even a canine companion would be great. It feels like they spent all their budget on the world. But sill I like the lonely and eerie atmosphere and ambient music. This game grows on you the more you play.… Expand
  15. L0ngShip
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Generation zero is a dive bomb of a game. Constantly your witts, skills, t and common sense are tested to their limits. You are thrown into a world known very little to you and you must learn it fast. From the first dead runner you see to the first alive one you understand the conflicts. By your first tank you can fully understand the multitude of different robots and machines out there.Generation zero is a dive bomb of a game. Constantly your witts, skills, t and common sense are tested to their limits. You are thrown into a world known very little to you and you must learn it fast. From the first dead runner you see to the first alive one you understand the conflicts. By your first tank you can fully understand the multitude of different robots and machines out there. You understand the tactics and weak points you must milk and exploit. The game may lack the constant feeling of terror you get sneaking past a tank, but it is a it's a thrill. It's like a coaster, it starts of boring, then escalates up and down until its let's you down with a the ending. But, as with all coasters, you need people to go with. The game heavily relies on co-op to team intereorkings. Solo gameplay is impossible and boring. All and all the game ais a ride of lush scenery, crazy action, incredible earnings, and a tense joy ride of a game.… Expand
  16. infiniteStoke
    Mar 30, 2020
    8
    This is a great game with excellent atmosphere and tension. Very unique and satisfying, especially with the continued updates. Glad I took a chance on it.
  17. Mrman69
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
  18. fastoch82
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Strongly underrated.
    Love the graphics, the atmosphere, the sound design, the gunfights, the permanent tension, the duration... every aspect of the game actually.
    Can't stop playing it. It deserves way more credit than it got until then.
    Big thanks to the devs for keeping improving their baby for almost 4 years now!
  19. FredlePiano
    Jan 7, 2021
    8
    I'll be honest, this game has way too many things wrong with it ranging from bugs to the gameplay. Whilst I personally love the game, I can see why people would grow agitated the more they play. Yes the bug where the robots just randomly teleport into large spaces (often leading to my death), and certain audio bugs that can only be fixed by a reset of the game, are incredibly annoying. TheI'll be honest, this game has way too many things wrong with it ranging from bugs to the gameplay. Whilst I personally love the game, I can see why people would grow agitated the more they play. Yes the bug where the robots just randomly teleport into large spaces (often leading to my death), and certain audio bugs that can only be fixed by a reset of the game, are incredibly annoying. The bugs sometimes do render the game unplayable for me, as well as the difficulty in single player being a major killjoy. And don't get me started on the story line. But away with the negativity. I like this game, and although this won't be other people's cup of tea, it is mine.… Expand
  20. JohAxel
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. You need patience and learn how to survive. You need to use stealth and be strategic. If you like survival/realism/stealth this is a game for you. They made The swedish nature spot on and its absolutly beautiful. I've played like 80 hours+ and haven't Come across a single bug or glitch yet.I dont know If this was bad when it first came out but know it's a True hidden gem.
  21. NilesMcgiles1
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I am 10-20 hours into this game and I am absolutely loving it so far. Probably the best game I have played all year.
  22. Diehl2076
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    Just added to game pass and I am enjoying it! These type of survival lite games are just what us console gamers need. Reminds me of a first person vigor without the multiplayer vs aspect, and added robots.
  23. Chorillo77
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    One of the most suprising gems ever! Could be better (saving system, auto aim for controller, bug fix etc.) but mostly great experience!

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 5 out of 14
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 22, 2019
    50
    An interesting concept and setting, held back by its rather lacking execution. [Issue#177, p.78]
  2. Screen Rant
    Apr 15, 2019
    50
    It's gorgeous to look at, the soundtrack is infectious and the map is well-designed but that's simply not enough to sustain a large title like this for very long.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Apr 15, 2019
    70
    At the end of the day, I will gladly call ‘Generation Zero’ a good game. It brings new elements and ideas together in a unique setting that hasn’t been seen before. However, the game’s point of difference is also its biggest downfall due to a lack of consistency across all elements of gameplay. Even though Avalanche Studios are constantly working on improving and updating the game, I wouldn’t call it a finished title just yet. Truthfully, I don’t feel that this game is overly suited for the Xbox and would be more enjoyable with a team of 4 people playing on PC. With time, ‘Generation Zero’ could become something incredible, but not just yet.
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