Far Cry® 5 - Dead Living Zombies Analysis on Niklas Notes

Far Cry® 5 - Dead Living Zombies

DLC

(released 6 years ago)

Ubisoft Montreal

Ubisoft Kiev

Ubisoft Toronto

Ubisoft Shanghai

Red Storm

TL;DR

It is a DLC for Far Cry 5 that combines action and adventure with a zombie apocalypse theme. Players team up to survive against various zombie hordes across cinematic maps designed by a fictional director. The DLC features new enemies and a score attack mode for competitive play.

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Genres:

Action

Adventure

Tags:

Action

Adventure

Zombies

Likely Inspirations:

Call of Duty: Zombies

Dead Rising

Left 4 Dead

Plants vs. Zombies

Resident Evil 5

Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Mar 24, 2025, 7:50 AM)

Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

Review Summary - 1,056

25%

Mostly Negative

246

693

89%

Purchased on Steam

11%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

The reviews for Far Cry 5 - Dead Living Zombies overwhelmingly reflect disappointment, particularly regarding the DLC's short gameplay, lack of content, and poor humor. While some players appreciate the graphics and co-op experience, the general sentiment is negative, with many feeling the DLC is overpriced and uninspired. The repetitive gameplay and disappointing storyline further contribute to the overall dissatisfaction among players, with many expressing that the DLC fails to deliver a meaningful experience.

Strongly Positive

Positive

Fun Co-op Experience

A few reviews highlight the enjoyment of playing the DLC with friends, suggesting it can be fun in a co-op setting.

~2%

Nostalgic Zombie Shooter

Some players find enjoyment in the nostalgic zombie shooter experience, despite the overall negative sentiment.

~2%

Graphics Quality

Some players appreciate the graphics, noting they are on par with or occasionally better than the base game.

~1%

Neutral / Mixed Opinions

Negative

Strongly Negative

Lack of Content

Reviews frequently mention the DLC's insufficient content and uninspired missions, leading to a feeling of emptiness.

~9%

Repetitive Gameplay

Players criticize the gameplay for being monotonous and lacking variety, making it feel like a chore.

~6%

Disappointing Storyline

The storyline is often deemed low effort and unengaging, failing to meet expectations set by the base game.

~6%

Poor Humor

The humor in the DLC is often described as stale or cringe-worthy, failing to engage players.

~5%

Overpriced DLC

Many reviews mention that the DLC is overpriced for the amount of content provided, leading to frustration.

~5%

Short Gameplay

Many players express disappointment over the DLC's brief playtime, often completing it in under two hours.

~4%

Artificial Intelligence Issues

Players report problems with the AI, describing it as ineffective and contributing to the overall disappointment.

~1%

This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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