Dead Nation is a top-down shoot 'em up video game for the PlayStation 3 developed by Finnish video game developer Housemarque. It was released on November 30, 2010 in North America, and December 1 in Europe, on PlayStation Network. Dead Nation takes place in a fictional world afflicted by a zombie apocalypse. The player can play as a male or female character and fight different types of zombies. Dead Nation was one of the games given by Sony as part of their 'Welcome Back' package because of the PlayStation intrusion. In February 2014 a PlayStation 4 version of the game titled the Apocalypse Edition was announced. The Road of Devastation DLC was released at launch, while the main game was free for PlayStation Plus subscribers in March 2014.
Platforms
PS3 PS4 VitaGenres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up ShooterThemes
Action Horror Science fiction SurvivalWebsites
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Critic Reviews
Softpedia
By Andrei DobraDead Nation: Apocalypse Edition is a good new experience on the PS4, particularly for those who didn't get a chance to indulge in the PS3 version. Its visuals are much better, the DLC modes are quite fun, and the Twitch chat function should certainly motivate players to start broadcasting their gameplay. However, the soundtrack is a bit disappointing, and playing alone can cause boredom in extended sessions.
NZGamer
By Kermath DaviesThis leaves me wishing Dead Nation built more depth into its upgrade system. I wish developing your character in an RPG-style was a bigger part of the game. I wish the levels emphasized that, with more dynamics, exploration, and down-time. I wish it had these things because then I'd want to replay the game on harder difficulties. It makes me wish for a co-op zombie action RPG - a blend of Left 4 Dead and Diablo with twin-stick shooting. Ultimately, while Dead Nation is a decent game, its biggest issue is that it always left me wanting something more. As far as my last word goes, this is the best version of Dead Nation you can get. It isn't much different from the PS3 game though, so if you already played that you've seen most of what there is to see. The bigger issue is with the foundation of the game itself. I always found it to be falling short in one way or another. As a zombie twin-stick shooter it gets the job done, but its qualities are lessened by lost potential. Nothing jumps out at you, and everything seems to have been done better in other games.
IGN
By Colin MoriartyDead Nation brings Housemarque's acclaimed PS3 game to PlayStation 4. And it's as fun -- and difficult -- as ever.
High-Def Digest
By Bill BraunEven though 'Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition' comes with a fresh coat of paint and a few additional bells and whistles, it's still a game that many PlayStation devotees have already experienced. That's not to say it isn't a great addition to the growing list of games available for the PlayStation 4. The developers at Housemarque continue to excel at their craft and have delivered yet another wonderful title that makes use of tight controls while providing solid gameplay. Whether this is your first time experiencing 'Dead Nation' or not, there's no question that the game is worthy of your time.
GameZone
By Joe DonatoAs a zombie twin-stick shooter it gets the job done, but it's qualities are lessened by its lost potential. It's lost in the shadows of better games.
