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DEAD TARGET

60
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

DEAD TARGET is a zombie shooter game praised for its engaging gameplay and graphics, but recent updates have introduced numerous critical bugs, including frequent crashes, screen resolution issues, and problems with in-game purchases and rewards, significantly hindering the user experience.

4.7★ lifetime (50,193) Free + in-app purchases since 2014 by VNGGAMES PTE. LTD. updated 0.6 mo ago recent negative 36% 120 reviews across 2 regions
Crashes & Freezing Ads & Monetization Screen & Display Issues In-Game Purchases & Rewards Gameplay & Content
5★74
4★14
3★7
2★20
1★33
recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

DEAD TARGET is a free-to-play zombie shooter game with in-app purchases, offering engaging gameplay and good graphics. However, recent user reviews highlight significant technical issues such as frequent crashes, screen glitches, and problems with in-game purchases and rewards, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these recent negative trends, the game maintains a high lifetime rating, suggesting a decline in quality over time.

What users like

  • Engaging and addictive zombie shooting gameplayR2R5R9R42
  • Good graphics and sound, enhancing the immersive experienceR42R82R91R102
  • Offers various ways to earn in-game currency for upgrades and purchasesR42

What users complain about

  • Frequent crashes and freezing, especially during missions or loading, making the game unplayable for manyR30R12R21R22
  • Numerous screen resolution glitches, including magnified, stretched, or squashed screens after ads or missionsR1R15R16R17
  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements that often freeze or lack exit buttonsR6R8R14R26
  • Issues with in-game purchases and rewards not being received or disappearingR7R10R31R43
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited maps and stages, leading to boredomR28R71R74R89
  • Difficulty in progressing without spending real money, as weapon upgrades become very expensive and ineffectiveR7R28R50R52
  • Lack of controller support, despite user requestsR37R40
  • Game sound issues, including sound disappearing during gameplay and only returning during adsR8R46
  • Inaccurate advertising regarding graphics qualityR36R47

Latest update · v6.176.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hey Soldier, a demon has entered the battlefield. ▶ New Skill: Blood Oni Unleash it before your enemies do.

Recurring themes

Crashes & Freezing negative
Many users report frequent game crashes, especially during missions, loading screens, or after watching ads, making the game unplayable. Some experience the game freezing entirely, often after an ad, requiring a restart.R6R12R14R21
Ads & Monetization negative
A significant number of reviews criticize the excessive and intrusive ads, which often appear after every battle, freeze, or lack an exit button. Users also feel the game is predatory, requiring real money to progress due to expensive upgrades and ineffective weapons.R6R7R8R14
Screen & Display Issues negative
Many users report various screen-related bugs, including the game playing upside down, screen stretching or magnifying after ads, squashed screens, or missing UI elements. The inability to rotate the game on iPads is also a common complaint.R1R15R16R17
In-Game Purchases & Rewards negative
Users frequently report issues where purchased items or earned rewards are not received, disappear, or are removed. This includes money being taken for upgrades that don't apply, battle passes being removed prematurely, or gold being 'stolen' from accounts.R7R10R31R43
Gameplay & Content mixed
While many find the game fun, addictive, and with good graphics, a significant number of users complain about repetitive stages and lack of new content after a certain point. Some also wish for character movement beyond fixed positions and controller support.R2R5R9R11

Who it's for

This game is for casual mobile gamers who enjoy fixed-position zombie shooters with good graphics and don't mind frequent ads or potential technical issues R2R5R42. It is not for players seeking deep, evolving gameplay, consistent performance, or a premium ad-free experience R28.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, focusing on critical bugs and monetization issues, which contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating. This suggests a significant decline in game quality or user experience following recent updates. The developer notes mention a new skill, but do not address any of the widespread technical issues reported by users.

Frequently asked

Does DEAD TARGET have controller support?
No, DEAD TARGET currently lacks controller support, which is a feature many users have requested R37R40.
Are there many ads in DEAD TARGET?
Yes, DEAD TARGET has a significant number of ads, which many users find excessive and intrusive, often freezing or lacking an exit button R6R26R27R48.
Is DEAD TARGET prone to crashing?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that DEAD TARGET is prone to frequent crashes and freezing, especially during missions, loading, or after ads, making it difficult to play R30R12R21R33.
Can you progress in DEAD TARGET without spending money?
While it is possible to progress without spending money, many users report that it becomes very difficult and tedious as weapon upgrades become expensive and less effective, pushing players towards in-app purchases R28R50R52R57.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · GB Dead 💀 Target: I’m just starting out with this game and I’m loving it 😍💯%🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡
  2. [R5] 5/5 · GB Best zombie game: Amazing game I really recommend playing it whoever made this is a legend thank you
  3. [R9] 5/5 · GB OMG THIS GAME IS SO GOOD: Love it keep up the good work!
  4. [R42] 5/5 · GB Dead Target: Only Just downloaded this game and I’m ADDICTED! The quality of graphics is BRILLIANT! So many ways to earn gold and money which really helps upgrade guns, buy guns/skins, and body gear! Really recommend downloading👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
  5. [R82] 5/5 · GB I love this game: Brilliant game awsome graphics but keeps kicking you out also the dogs glitch through your bullets the game needs a much needed stability update apart from what’s mentioned it’s a real enjoyable game game WELL DONE 👍
  6. [R91] 5/5 · GB Game: Game is brilliant play it for hours a day Evan my two kids have it on there phones good graphics and good sound 5 star
  7. [R102] 5/5 · CA Top class!: A must for any zombie slaying fan. One of the best zombie games out there. Very playable and challenging enough. Good graphics and continued updates. Great job with this game. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻👏🏻😃
  8. [R30] 3/5 · GB Keeps crashing: Hey i totally love this game I’m On mission 8100 but every other mission it keeps crashing and going to my phone Home Screen and when I go to play apocalypse it crashes after 4 maybe 5 waves max. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled several times and my software is up to date please help as I’m getting to leave the game forever if the crashing stops it would get 5 starts every time
  9. [R12] 2/5 · GB Apocalypse: So much for a smoother play on apocalypse it drops out as soon as you load it. Also when you do get to play the game you can’t get past level3 without it shutting the game down. This is such a good game but the glitches make it sometimes impossible to play. If you do read the reviews could you fix this problem to prevent the game from dropping out. Don’t know if it’s anything to do wit
  10. [R21] 1/5 · GB A: How this game has 4.6 stars is beyond me Always crashing right when you about to double your reward or after you played a round where you spend a couple of grenades which are gone but you have to replay the stage Avoid it
  11. [R22] 5/5 · GB Dead target: iPad - Too many glitches manly around the adverts, causing the game to crash or freeze.
  12. [R1] 2/5 · GB Shame: The game seems ok at the outset but it plays upside down on my iPhone which just feels weird, so have deleted it.
  13. [R15] 2/5 · GB Resolution glitch makes for disappointing inconsistency in game play: The game is fun. Rewards can be multiplied by watching ads. I don’t mind that. I get it. But what I don’t get is why, when I do this and the ad is complete, when I return to gameplay, the imagery is magnified as if I’m suddenly playing a different screen resolution, and to get back to the correct resolution, I have to close and
  14. [R16] 5/5 · GB Amazing: Amazing game but only problem I’ve got is when I watch the ads, it’s screws my screen up
  15. [R17] 5/5 · GB Screen issues: Hi Since you updated the app I have problems with the screen on my phone After watching ads or playing missions the screen stretches and I have to keep coming out of the app Can you fix this issue please
  16. [R6] 2/5 · GB Advert Bug: Really enjoying game until…advert rolls, gets stuck. No X button, no back button just the advert (Ooredoo Money) Checked for update in Apps, think I’m on the latest. Pls help. Would give 5 stars apart from this. Was going to buy a gun, glad I didn’t!
  17. [R8] 3/5 · GB Great game except that game sound comes and goes: Great game except that game sound comes and goes and you cannot hear the enemies who are killing you. please fix this bug. When the adverts show up, the aound instantly comes back. After the advert the sound is gone again. Have to close the app om and off for the sound to come back. A bit annoying tbh. Otherwise it is a good game.
  18. [R14] 4/5 · GB i like this game , in other case it has many ads and sometimes when are in the ads it just freezes: it needs to be updated
  19. [R26] 2/5 · GB Needs more ads: Get a free game and spend all of your time watching ads over and over
  20. [R7] 1/5 · GB Mik: Hi every time i try to upgrade my guns it takes the money but doesn’t upgrade really annoying it’s happened 3 times now going to give up no point if you can’t progress.Millions of game pounds and you can’t even win a easy game a total rip off.
  21. [R10] 1/5 · GB Didn’t get the reward: I played the spin and I paid money to get the scorching earth skin for vaccum juicer gun and they didn’t updated my account with that. Such a disappointment
  22. [R31] 1/5 · GB Unable to collect rewards: I entered the base defence got half way through upgrading my torrent gun and now it won’t let me enter to filled my rewards saying downloading data on Mobile data and when connected to home Wi-Fi I want my rewards for god sake if not I’ve wasted my time on the game
  23. [R43] 1/5 · GB Battle pass/ limited events: Paid for the battle pass, had 11 day’s remaining to finish it and it was removed, also the same with the limited event for the prankster charm, had 24 hours left to get 5000 points which was plenty of time it was also removed.
  24. [R28] 1/5 · GB Repetitive: This game starts off ok and quite addictive and once you get a decent weapon you start to blast through the levels but then it all changes and your weapon seems to have less effect you end up just pressing the fire button with minimal damage eventually the zombies creep forward during ammo changes until your dead and that is it The upgrades on weapons start costing millions of earned
  25. [R71] 2/5 · GB Great Game - Needs Wider Variety Of Maps/Locations: This IS a really good game indeed. You don’t need to spend money if you don’t want to, but it will take time to accrue funds to buy bigger/better weapons and to upgrade them. My only criticism is that there are not enough scenes/locations; the same scene can come up three times in a row. It could also do with a few ‘fun’ bonus levels, rather than
  26. [R74] 1/5 · GB Good game poor updates: I do like this game,in fact it’s the first free game I have ever brought in app purchases graphics are good and controls are also very good....now the negative having spent £9.99 on battle passes to get new skins over a period of several months, once earned they do not work and you are left with a normal weapon so please don’t waste your money, I would love to have a differ
  27. [R89] 3/5 · GB Desperately needs update.: Good game initially- but boy does it need an update - or being deleted. Same old stages and characters time after time - doesn’t make for an addictive gaming experience - it makes it very boring. I was fully expecting this to move onto a different city scape or area at least after 100 levels. But nope, 400 levels in and still the same 5 or 6 stages. Also, started crashi
  28. [R50] 3/5 · GB Play for a week or two then delete: I liked it and was looking to buy some of the in-game items but I am just tired of the glitches. Especially the one where the gun does 0 damage. If you want about a week of fun get the game and then delete it a week later. It won’t get better and you will start to get bored
  29. [R52] 2/5 · GB Good BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Good game to pass the hours, BUT you can only really progress in the game if you spend real money, as you advance in the game you have to upgrade your weapon, that’s all well and good, however, as soon as you manage to raise the necessary funds to upgrade, you have to upgrade again, then when you finally have a weapon that exceeds the recommended weapon level you can’t even
  30. [R37] 3/5 · GB Controller: Would be 5 star if have backbone support
  31. [R40] 5/5 · GB Controller Support: Can this game have controller support please Thanks
  32. [R46] 1/5 · GB No sound: Can’t hear any music/sound while playing.
  33. [R36] 2/5 · GB False advertising: Can’t say that this game looks anything like the trailers. It’s like a completely different game graphically and visually. Deleted based on this experience.
  34. [R47] 1/5 · GB Fake advertisment: The graphics quality is not as good as displayed.
  35. [R11] 4/5 · GB Another game missing its great potential: Another game which is just aim and shoot what about being a proper game where you can move your character through the game what with technology of a iPhone I am sure you could do this and your games would be worth 5 stars
  36. [R27] 1/5 · GB Ads: Too many ads
  37. [R48] 3/5 · GB Adds 😡: Ruins the game No option auto adds 😡
  38. [R33] 1/5 · GB Glitching: Game keeps glitching. Tried updating and resetting iPhone still having issues, reported to apple but no joy. Can’t play the game which is annoying as I’ve spent a lot of money on it. And can’t seem to get in touch with app developers. Really disappointing
  39. [R57] 1/5 · GB What have you done?: I’ve enjoyed playing this game for about two years now, in spite of the ever present bugs it’s given me a lot of pleasure, now though it’s just way too tiresome and tedious to advance at all, my weapons seem have lost half their power, it’s going to take way too long to upgrade weapons because of the stupid jigsaw puzzle bits, can’t get any more cash after reaching a certain p

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store