Days go by and still I think of you. No, maybe not, but ZombiU certainly left a lasting impression on me. It was one of the best experiences that Nintendo’s console offered for a long time and was an immersive, visceral and terrifying game. Now gamers from other platforms are getting their chance to play it. Does it translate well to the PS4 or Xbox One? The opinions are pretty mixed.
Metro – 7
One of the best survival horrors of recent years, that functions almost as well as the Wii U version and offers a mature-rated adventure that is as ruthlessly difficult as it is engrossing. Excellently tense atmosphere that is strengthened by some unique features and the use of permanent deaths. Appropriately priced remake that works surprisingly well without a GamePad. The gunplay and melee combat are stodgy and unsatisfying. Puzzles are very repetitive. Generally weak graphics. No multiplayer mode.
Videogamer – 8
Hopefully somewhere inside Ubisoft there’s a team working on a proper sequel to Zombi(U), but for now this is a reasonably priced port that is definitely recommended to anyone who doesn’t own a Wii U. Given the lack of meaningful changes for the better, the original game still delivers the best experience, even if the new-gen game looks and performs marginally better.
GamesRadar – 2.5/5
Ultimately, this was a wasted opportunity to polish and refine a solid Wii U title that brought a fresh perspective to the genre on release, but is showing its age now. It looks and feels like a last-gen game shoehorned onto new platforms in a lazy port. It’s a poor survival horror game when the erratic control scheme is the most terrifying thing about it.
We Got This Covered – 3/5
In the end, Zombi is only a twenty-dollar (digital-only) game, which is a good price for a solid game. That is, if you’re willing to overlook some occasional problems and deal with a flawed port. Zombi is a flawed port, but its technical issues can be overlooked, and underneath the hiccups lays a solid game.
God is a Geek – 8
Even without DLC and a major graphical overhaul, Zombi is still a welcome sight on current-gen consoles. A few extra bells and whistles would have been appreciated, and the lack of any form of multiplayer beyond leaderboard participation is a definite misstep. Your horror itch might be better scratched by the likes of Outlast and The Evil Within, but Zombi still delivers a solid, immersive experience even without the GamePad wizardry.
Last Updated: August 18, 2015
Umar
August 18, 2015 at 13:40
Sorry…
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 13:45
Feel shame!
Umar
August 18, 2015 at 13:47
U NO LIEK MY PUNZ?
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 13:48
It’s like using Nicky Minaj to proove a point :[
Dutch Matrix
August 18, 2015 at 13:53
Doesn’t she cause a “point” in Rince’s pants?
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:00
You do seem overly obsessed with what is going on in my pants. I think I’m going to copy and paste each comment and put it up in a week or so 😛
Dutch Matrix
August 18, 2015 at 14:04
I’m just concerned that you… agh who am I kidding? I have a soft spot for gingers… COME HERE BIG BOY!
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:04
http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/images/house-run-away.gif
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:08
At he admits you’re a “big boy” (???)..!!!
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 13:48
Why could it not be 30 Doors down? That way we can not hear it
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 13:46
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/whid.gif
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 13:47
lol
Ranting Raptor
August 18, 2015 at 13:49
Don’t you mean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezCnO5syDo0
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:05
Our Savior!
PoisonedBelial
August 18, 2015 at 14:13
Cranberries are great, but this has actual zombies in it!
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:32
LOL
Her Highness the Hipster
August 18, 2015 at 13:58
Actually
Umar
August 18, 2015 at 14:01
Yeah I could tell by your opening lines lol suddenly this article is about soppy songs 😀
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:07
I rember this song from long long ago O_o Thanks Zoe!
Her Highness the Hipster
August 18, 2015 at 14:44
shhhh, we’re not supposed to admit to being old 😛
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:45
I admit nothing!
*Continues listening to Youtube songs
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 13:47
I would only have bought this for the gamepad function.
WitWolfy
August 18, 2015 at 13:48
One of the reasons I bought a WiiU… God I still regret buying that POS console till this day!
Gardos
August 19, 2015 at 10:07
I bought one on sale (when they were trying to clear them all out) and sold it 3 weeks later for the same price I paid. You’d think I lost nothing but I’ll never get those 3 weeks back…
WitWolfy
August 19, 2015 at 10:14
Bought mine on launch… R5500… I cant even get a 3rd of that now… And the sad thing is the console doesnt even have more than 20hrs of game time on it!
Johann
August 18, 2015 at 13:53
Hmmmm they don’t sound very impressed with the port. Good thing I waited for the reviews before buying, even though it’s only R190 on Xbox Live
WitWolfy
August 18, 2015 at 13:54
Thats a bargain actually. Especially with all its stripped down features.