Underplayed Gems

Dead Effect (2014)

Dead Effect cover
Developer
BadFly Interactive, a.s.
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 3,768 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic first-person shooter where you mow down zombie hordes in a dark, sci-fi spaceship setting.

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What players say

Players say Dead Effect is a mobile game ported to PC, so it carries that legacy with clunky menus and low-budget graphics. The campaign is short at around 3–4 hours, but grinding for upgrades and dealing with a painfully slow reload mechanic can make it feel longer. Reviews are split: some enjoy it as nostalgic B-movie trash, while others find it bland and frustrating.

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