Unkilled Explained

Unkilled
Developer:Madfinger Games
Publisher:Madfinger Games
Engine:Unity
Platforms:iOS, Windows Phone, Android
Released:3 September 2015
Genre:FPS, RPG
Modes:Single-player, Multiplayer

Unkilled is a zombie-themed first-person shooter video game developed and published by Madfinger Games. It was released for Android and iOS devices on 3 September 2015.[1] [2]

The game is considered to be the successor to Dead Trigger 2.[3] [4]

Unkilled was downloaded 3 million times in 10 days after release and grossed 1.1 million US Dollars.[5]

Gameplay

Unkilled is a zombie-apocalypse-themed first-person shooter, available on iOS and Android. The player's task is to complete over 300 missions. Mission goals include rescuing a person or locating and destroying a target. There are also stealth missions. The player is armed and must face hordes of zombies to complete the missions. The player is able to change gear before starting each mission.[6]

The player gets bonuses for every completed mission. Bonuses include money and experience. The player can buy new weapons for money and upgrade weapons by getting more experience. Weapons can also be upgraded so they deal more damage or are more accurate. The player can buy bonuses for real money.[7] [8] [9]

Story

The game follows Joe, a member of WOLFPACK, a private military unit whose task is to fight the zombie menace before it becomes global. Joe is sent to New York to deal with a huge zombie outbreak.

Reception

Unkilled was met with mixed reviews from critics.

Gamezebo praised the visuals and auto-shooting but criticised the microtransaction model and problematic performance on some devices.[10]

Apple'n'Apps praised the game style, visuals and controls while criticizing the levels and easiness.[11]

Unkilled won a Development Award in category People's Choice at Game Connection Europe 2015.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smutný. Aleš. České studio Madfingers vydalo mobilní střílečku Unkilled. Games.cz. 7 November 2015.
  2. Web site: Callaham. John. Unkilled is the new zombie shooter from the makers of the Dead Trigger series. Android Central. 3 September 2015 . 7 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Unkilled – Out Now. DN Reviews. 3 September 2015 . 7 November 2015.
  4. Web site: Vojtěch. Petr. Recenze hry UNKILLED: nejdetailnější zombíci na trhu. MobileNet. 8 September 2015 . 8 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Suckley. Matt. Unkilled hits 3 million downloads after only 10 days, with an accumulative 1000 years of playtime. Pocket Gamer. 24 September 2015 . 8 November 2015.
  6. Web site: Lanh. Nguyen. Here are our impressions of Unkilled from Madfinger Games at E3 2015. Authority Android. 19 June 2015 . 8 November 2015.
  7. Web site: Wetter. Dominik. Unkilled - zombie apokalypsa z pohledu první osoby (96 %). Freegame.cz. 8 November 2015.
  8. Web site: Lawrence. Tre. UNKILLED Review. Android Rundown. 8 November 2015.
  9. Web site: Houghton. Stuart. Unkilled. the Art Desk. 24 September 2015 . 8 November 2015.
  10. Web site: Christiansen. Tom. Unkilled Review: Dead Inside. Gamezebo. 10 September 2015 . 7 November 2015.
  11. Web site: Sheridan. Trevor. Unkilled – How Long Can You Blast Zombies?. Apple n Apps. 7 November 2015.
  12. Web site: Game Connection Europe 2015. Gamasutra. 8 November 2015.