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Title: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 23, 2015, 08:06:37 pm: Here's a new release on Steam that I just had to share with you all because of it is such a high quality product.

Link thingie (http://store.steampowered.com/app/366890/)

From the game's description:

"This zombie shooter.You have to kill zombies.The game is quite complicated.A wide variety of levels and large maps.The game itself has elements of horror.
In the story you're a soldier who was sent to the lab and get to know what happened.Before that you have to go through many levels. Remove them from the zombies.Zombies good Artificial Intelligence.
The gameplay is excellent and beautiful graphics.All this gives a wonderful atmosphere.Play and kill as many zombies.You will have to kill soldiers and turrets.Earn points and win. "

All this for $7!
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Descan on May 23, 2015, 08:14:01 pm: I almost want to buy it so that the developer has to give me money when it inevitably gets taken off Steam.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:15:30 pm: Has Valve ever forced a refund?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: RedKing on May 23, 2015, 08:15:49 pm: According to the forums, all you wind up with is the DirectX redist. The actual game executable is missing.

Well done, Steam. Much quality, so control.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 23, 2015, 08:19:45 pm: Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:15:30 pm
Has Valve ever forced a refund?

Gabe Newell didn't become a billionaire by giving out refunds.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Descan on May 23, 2015, 08:21:35 pm: Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:15:30 pm
Has Valve ever forced a refund?
Hence 'almost.'
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:27:18 pm: How long until Dwarf Fortress becomes a free download on steam? We should make that happen, then it can be acclaimed as much as Zombie Zoeds.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Chiefwaffles on May 23, 2015, 08:40:35 pm: Oh my god!

Quote from: Bouchart on May 23, 2015, 08:06:37 pm
Zombies good Artificial Intelligence.

I LOVE Zombies Good Artificial Intelligence! That's an instant purchase right there!
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: MrRoboto75 on May 23, 2015, 08:57:39 pm: Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:15:30 pm
Has Valve ever forced a refund?

They kinda did with the paid mod debacle being shut down.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:59:24 pm: The mod shutdown and de-listing a game are two different things. I actually think it's in their TOS that they're not responsibility for any issues with a game including it no longer being supported or being unplayable. They're just a 3rd party store front, which is why any refund would come from the developer.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: LordBucket on May 23, 2015, 09:52:28 pm: Quote from: Bouchart on May 23, 2015, 08:06:37 pm
Zombie Zoeds

This appear to not be a deliberate misspelling of Zombie Coeds.

I am disappointed.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 23, 2015, 10:37:24 pm: Quote from: LordBucket on May 23, 2015, 09:52:28 pm
Quote from: Bouchart on May 23, 2015, 08:06:37 pm
Zombie Zoeds

This appear to not be a deliberate misspelling of Zombie Coeds.

I am disappointed.

Given their weak grasp of English it could be just about anything.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on May 24, 2015, 05:10:22 am: Quote from: A review that recommended the game
Buy a bundle including the game ZOMBIE ZOID.
See it gets released on steam.
Check forums for when we'll get keys.
See nothing from devs.
Devs rename game ZOMBIE ZOEDS to try to get out of obligations to bundle buyers.
Buyers freak out.
Finally get key.
Install game.
Missing executable.

10/10 worst devs ever.
Quote
Devs rename game ZOMBIE ZOEDS to try to get out of obligations to bundle buyers.
What.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Graknorke on May 24, 2015, 07:10:08 am: Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:15:30 pm
Has Valve ever forced a refund?
That zombie survival game one time. I think it might have been called WarZ but that also might have been an alright piece of samey zombie survival stuff, hard to differentiate to be honest.

Quote from: LordBucket on May 23, 2015, 09:52:28 pm
This appear to not be a deliberate misspelling of Zombie Coeds.

I am disappointed.
As am I.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: gimlet on May 24, 2015, 08:24:47 am: That was the only reason I clicked on the thread... :'(
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Sergarr on May 24, 2015, 08:56:42 am: Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on May 24, 2015, 05:10:22 am
Quote from: A review that recommended the game
Buy a bundle including the game ZOMBIE ZOID.
See it gets released on steam.
Check forums for when we'll get keys.
See nothing from devs.
Devs rename game ZOMBIE ZOEDS to try to get out of obligations to bundle buyers.
Buyers freak out.
Finally get key.
Install game.
Missing executable.

10/10 worst devs ever.
Quote
Devs rename game ZOMBIE ZOEDS to try to get out of obligations to bundle buyers.
What.
MODERN GAMEDEV
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 09:05:21 am: Guys, you need to check out the developer's website (http://www.mysticgames.com/). I'm not even going to try to describe it - you need to see it for yourself.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: miauw62 on May 24, 2015, 09:09:12 am: I find it funny that if you try to actually access any of the tarot reading stuff on the website you get a message that they removed it because they feared it would lead people away from God.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 09:13:42 am: It's funny, though, since that stuff is still on the site. ::)
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: BurnedToast on May 24, 2015, 09:37:42 am: Quote from: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 09:05:21 am
Guys, you need to check out the developer's website (http://www.mysticgames.com/). I'm not even going to try to describe it - you need to see it for yourself.

I'm relatively sure it's not the same mystic games (even though that would be very, very amusing).
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 24, 2015, 09:45:39 am: I tried to find a link to a website from the developer's profile on Steam and couldn't find one.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 09:49:00 am: You might be right, the English on that website is too coherent to be from the maker of Zombie Zoeds. Still funny, though!

EDIT: Think I found what was the actual developer's "website" (http://sasa888.itch.io/zombie-zoid) and his YouTube channel, featuring this gem of a game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56sZy6pIDJo)...
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: miauw62 on May 24, 2015, 09:58:36 am: that video lists this as features:
Quote
20 long missions
Good graphics and gameplay
10 bosses
Good governance
Remind dandy
good governance????
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: BFEL on May 24, 2015, 10:00:07 am: Quote from: miauw62 on May 24, 2015, 09:58:36 am
that video lists this as features:
Quote
20 long missions
Good graphics and gameplay
10 bosses
Good governance
Remind dandy
good governance????
WHAT IN THE SHIT IS "REMIND DANDY"?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Graknorke on May 24, 2015, 10:05:03 am: Quote from: BFEL on May 24, 2015, 10:00:07 am
WHAT IN THE SHIT IS "REMIND DANDY"?
(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_small/0/77/850242-_40153112_danwink300300.jpg)
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: XXXXYYYY on May 24, 2015, 10:11:40 am: This is sheer gold.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: GiglameshDespair on May 24, 2015, 10:51:58 am: Game of the year all years
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Man In Zero G on May 24, 2015, 11:26:58 am: So, just to make sure, this really isn't about zombie coeds?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: scrdest on May 24, 2015, 12:21:20 pm: Quote from: Man In Zero G on May 24, 2015, 11:26:58 am
So, just to make sure, this really isn't about zombie coeds?
Only if you fail to remind dandy. That would be terribly un-good governance.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 12:23:54 pm: Quote from: scrdest on May 24, 2015, 12:21:20 pm
Quote from: Man In Zero G on May 24, 2015, 11:26:58 am
So, just to make sure, this really isn't about zombie coeds?
Only if you fail to remind dandy. That would be terribly un-good governance.
nothing superfluous only battle
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: My Name is Immaterial on May 24, 2015, 12:55:55 pm: Quote from: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 09:49:00 am
EDIT: Think I found what was the actual developer's "website" (http://sasa888.itch.io/zombie-zoid) and his YouTube channel, featuring this gem of a game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56sZy6pIDJo)...
At the bottom of that, there's a little button that says "Report game"...
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: scrdest on May 24, 2015, 01:02:05 pm: Quote from: My Name is Immaterial on May 24, 2015, 12:55:55 pm
Quote from: Un67 on May 24, 2015, 09:49:00 am
EDIT: Think I found what was the actual developer's "website" (http://sasa888.itch.io/zombie-zoid) and his YouTube channel, featuring this gem of a game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56sZy6pIDJo)...
At the bottom of that, there's a little button that says "Report game"...
Flash games on Steam for 20$ when?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Gunner-Chan on May 24, 2015, 01:36:01 pm: Quote from: scrdest on May 24, 2015, 01:02:05 pm
Flash games on Steam for 20$ when?

Not quite 20 dollars... (http://store.steampowered.com/app/251430/) But there's flash based games on steam certainly.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: MasterFancyPants on May 24, 2015, 02:39:56 pm: Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:27:18 pm
How long until Dwarf Fortress becomes a free download on steam? We should make that happen, then it can be acclaimed as much as Zombie Zoeds.

I bet you could get DF through Greenlight and charge for it without Valve ever thinking to make sure you are the creator.
To anyone reading this: Please, don't try it.

Edit: Couldn't help it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NadF8ePwhb4&ab_channel=%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8C
This looks like a poor rip off of the "EXCELLENT" game Zombie Zoed on Steam. Let see if he takes the bait.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 24, 2015, 07:18:14 pm: Quote from: MasterFancyPants on May 24, 2015, 02:39:56 pm
Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:27:18 pm
How long until Dwarf Fortress becomes a free download on steam? We should make that happen, then it can be acclaimed as much as Zombie Zoeds.

I bet you could get DF through Greenlight and charge for it without Valve ever thinking to make sure you are the creator.
To anyone reading this: Please, don't try it.

Edit: Couldn't help it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NadF8ePwhb4&ab_channel=%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8C
This looks like a poor rip off of the "EXCELLENT" game Zombie Zoed on Steam. Let see if he takes the bait.

Why is ammo called "patron"?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: GiglameshDespair on May 24, 2015, 07:20:12 pm: The soldier funds himself through Patreon. In these turbulent economic times, the army is BYOB (Bring your own bullets).
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: RedKing on May 24, 2015, 09:57:04 pm: Quote from: FArgHalfnr on May 24, 2015, 07:18:14 pm
Quote from: MasterFancyPants on May 24, 2015, 02:39:56 pm
Quote from: Jeshin on May 23, 2015, 08:27:18 pm
How long until Dwarf Fortress becomes a free download on steam? We should make that happen, then it can be acclaimed as much as Zombie Zoeds.

I bet you could get DF through Greenlight and charge for it without Valve ever thinking to make sure you are the creator.
To anyone reading this: Please, don't try it.

Edit: Couldn't help it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NadF8ePwhb4&ab_channel=%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8C
This looks like a poor rip off of the "EXCELLENT" game Zombie Zoed on Steam. Let see if he takes the bait.

Why is ammo called "patron"?
I can only assume he's defending himself by launching bottles of tequila?

(Apparently in Swedish, patron means a cartridge for a firearm...)
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 24, 2015, 10:34:25 pm: Odd, because they people that made the game are Russian.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: MasterFancyPants on May 24, 2015, 10:45:19 pm: Quote from: Bouchart on May 24, 2015, 10:34:25 pm
Odd, because they people that made the game are Russian.
People?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: lijacote on May 24, 2015, 10:54:11 pm: Quote from: Bouchart on May 24, 2015, 10:34:25 pm
Odd, because they people that made the game are Russian.
The languages aren't completely disconnected. Patruuna is the word for cartridge in Finnish, and both of the meanings of "patron" are connected, as far as I can decipher (etymology can be a bit difficult), to Latin, pater. Father, power, cartridge. Maybe.

And holy hell these games look awful. These games should not be salable.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: miauw62 on May 25, 2015, 03:46:22 am: Patroon also means cartridge in Dutch.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 25, 2015, 10:56:07 am: Patron means boss in french, hence why I found it strange. It's still strange that it wasn't translated at all, or maybe not so much, considering the general quality of the game. I'm surprised they managed to sell it at all.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Retropunch on May 25, 2015, 11:53:57 am: If I didn't laugh, I'd cry...
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Cthulhu on May 25, 2015, 05:23:32 pm: Apparently the reason the steam name is Zombie Zoeds is too weasel out of an obligation to people who bought the original zombie zoids. Real class act this is.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Un67 on May 25, 2015, 05:31:46 pm: Hey, at least it comes with trading cards (http://steamtradingcards.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_Zoeds)! (Which, amusingly enough, still refer to the game as "Zombie Zoid.")
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 25, 2015, 09:02:57 pm: Quote from: Un67 on May 25, 2015, 05:31:46 pm
trading cards (http://steamtradingcards.wikia.com/wiki/Zombie_Zoeds)
"See ago". What the hell is that supposed to mean? Maybe "look behind you", but there isn't anything behind the character.
~~That game beats big rigs easily.~~

EDIT: Wait, can you beat this game? I'm no longer sure. Big rigs isn't something you beat that easily on second thought.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Donuts on May 26, 2015, 01:00:30 am: Instant buy for Patron (bullet) and Lazers.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Graknorke on May 26, 2015, 06:52:02 am: Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.
You could try playing with your imagination.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 26, 2015, 12:08:27 pm: Quote from: Graknorke on May 26, 2015, 06:52:02 am
Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.
You could try playing with your imagination.

I really like it! It's like most ASCII games where you use your imagination to recreate what is happening in game, except you imagine the whole thing!
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Retropunch on May 26, 2015, 01:58:07 pm: Quote from: FArgHalfnr on May 26, 2015, 12:08:27 pm
Quote from: Graknorke on May 26, 2015, 06:52:02 am
Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.
You could try playing with your imagination.

I really like it! It's like most ASCII games where you use your imagination to recreate what is happening in game, except you imagine the whole thing!

The next level of hipster gaming!!!!
I can guarantee there will somehow be DLC though.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Puzzlemaker on May 26, 2015, 04:13:17 pm: Quote from: Retropunch on May 26, 2015, 01:58:07 pm
Quote from: FArgHalfnr on May 26, 2015, 12:08:27 pm
Quote from: Graknorke on May 26, 2015, 06:52:02 am
Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.
You could try playing with your imagination.

I really like it! It's like most ASCII games where you use your imagination to recreate what is happening in game, except you imagine the whole thing!

The next level of hipster gaming!!!!
I can guarantee there will somehow be DLC though.

Shipments of LSD?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: MasterFancyPants on May 26, 2015, 06:09:43 pm: Quote from: Graknorke on May 26, 2015, 06:52:02 am
Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.
You could try playing with your imagination.

Fairly certain any game the you imagine will be 10x more entertaining than Zombie Zoeds.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Un67 on May 26, 2015, 07:05:14 pm: Quote from: MasterFancyPants on May 26, 2015, 06:09:43 pm
Quote from: Graknorke on May 26, 2015, 06:52:02 am
Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.
You could try playing with your imagination.
Fairly certain any game the you imagine will be 10x more entertaining than Zombie Zoeds.

Not unless you're a stand-up comedian.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 26, 2015, 08:05:15 pm: (http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag137/nelsonmonty/spongebob_imagination_by_kssael_display_zps742422d7.jpeg)
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 29, 2015, 05:01:20 pm: So I managed to get my hands on a copy of this dungheap. Let's do a brief run-down of the game here.

Here is the title screen. Note that EXIT is in all caps. The title screen has no music or sound when you select an option. "Loading" I assume means Load Game, but as far as I can tell there's no way to save progress.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/3/9/c/gfs_579203_1_1.jpg)

After clicking on New Game, it just plops you here without any screen transition or exposition.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/9/0/1/gfs_579203_2_1.jpg)

Sometimes you run into survivors. They have the same basic AI as the zombies in that they move towards you non-stop, but they don't deal damage to you by collision. You can kill them, and you lose 100 points by doing so.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/3/d/1/gfs_579203_2_2.jpg)

Presumably you are supposed to bring these survivors to the poorly drawn Evacuation Zone, but I never managed to, because of the sheer number of zombies.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/5/1/1/gfs_579203_2_6.jpg)

Here are some zombies. For the most part they just walk right towards you, but a few attack with a gas cloud projectile.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/123824-zombie-zoid/images/screen-4)

Now let's get into the controls. You move with the WASD keys and fire the gun with the mouse. The gun actually has three firing modes, each of which use up valuable "patron". You'd think that you can move and fire in different directions like some twin stick shooter like Robotron or Smash TV. Unfortunately you can only fire in the direction you are currently facing. Often this means running from a pack of zombies, turning around, and then firing while standing stationary. The individual projectiles are very small, and you can only move in the eight cardinal directions so it is surprisingly hard to hit enemies. There's no melee attack if you run out of patron but there are a handful of crates which replenish ammo. There are also health packs.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/f/c/1/gfs_579203_2_5.jpg)

The way to complete levels is to find some large black arrow in one of the corners of the level. Unfortunately on level 3 the game lagged so much that I had to force quit the game from the task manager. Interestingly, the task manager refers to Zombie Zoeds as "Application 1".
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Donuts on May 29, 2015, 08:44:50 pm: Truly an amazing game, just remember to get many patroner!
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 29, 2015, 10:11:51 pm: I really like the concept of this game! You are funded by pacifists on patreon, so you lose one supporter for each bullet you fire! That way, the game favors a non lethal strategy, something very original for a zombie game! Truly a gem of the video game industry!
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Graknorke on May 30, 2015, 01:23:41 pm: It looks like a very very early proof of concept. And not a particularly revolutionary concept either.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Donuts on May 30, 2015, 03:28:14 pm: Quote from: Graknorke on May 30, 2015, 01:23:41 pm
It looks like a very very early proof of concept. And not a particularly revolutionary concept either.
What do you mean? Zombie games are the most amazing original thing ever!
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Bouchart on May 30, 2015, 07:40:42 pm: Quote from: Graknorke on May 30, 2015, 01:23:41 pm
It looks like a very very early proof of concept. And not a particularly revolutionary concept either.

With enough work and polish, it could had been a forgettable flash game on Kongregate.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: FArgHalfnr on May 30, 2015, 07:51:14 pm: Quote from: Bouchart on May 30, 2015, 07:40:42 pm
Quote from: Graknorke on May 30, 2015, 01:23:41 pm
It looks like a very very early proof of concept. And not a particularly revolutionary concept either.

With enough work and polish, it could had been a forgettable flash game on Kongregate.

So much lost potential! :c
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: EuchreJack on May 30, 2015, 09:13:22 pm: Quote from: gimlet on May 24, 2015, 08:24:47 am
That was the only reason I clicked on the thread... :'(

Ditto.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Retropunch on June 01, 2015, 12:26:37 pm: Quote from: Bouchart on May 30, 2015, 07:40:42 pm
With enough work and polish, it could had been a forgettable flash game on Kongregate.

I laughed way too hard - sigged.
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: gomez on June 01, 2015, 08:58:22 pm: Quote from: Ispil on May 25, 2015, 11:38:36 pm
You can't even play the game is the issue. The download on Steam is only the DirectX redistribute.

It's early alpha you foo... wait wat?
Title: Re: Zombie Zoeds
Post by: Moghjubar on June 01, 2015, 10:31:00 pm: Here we go: proof to aspiring game devs that yes, people will even buy this shit on steam, so finish your game already.

So inspiring.