Zombi U is one of the most effective horror games I ever played. The level of tension as you explore the City streets is always very high since enemies are very aggressive and strong. On top of that, there is a 'souls-esque' mechanic that makes the player lose all of its equipment, weapons and loot every time you die and you can only recover your items by reaching the exact point you died at. Other tension-building features include crafting of material which was masterfully done using the Wii U gamepad all while the game is running on your TV meaning that you could get attacked as you were crafting items in your gamepad.

This being an effective horror game doesn't mean it automatically makes it a good overall game: I had some issues with the pacing and design. Overall this is a good game that stands out in building tension and providing excellent horror elements. Unfortunately, the proper way of playing this game is with a Wii U gamepad which will make its enjoyment harder to experience for gamers not owing this somewhat obscure Nintendo system.


That doesn't mean this is one of my favorite all-time games but