Steam reviews H1Z1: Twerking, blackberry farming, and log-in problems

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Steam community members are giving their special take on Sony’s controversial new zombie survival game, H1Z1.

H1Z1 launched on Steam Early Access yesterday, giving access to a development build to anyone willing to drop $20, and it’s now Steam’s top-selling game. It’s going to be free-to-play at launch, though, and that’s thrown up the thorny issues of in-game microtransactions and play-to-win mechanics.

Many players are particularly upset at the addition of $5 airdrops, which contain game-changing items like guns, ammo, or first-aid supplies. Others simply haven’t been able to sign into the online-only multiplayer game, getting a “G99” error.

Despite the problems, Steam’s H1Z1 reviews make for entertaining reading, and we’ve gathered together some of the best below.

Some Steam users are having trouble logging in …

99 Problems Bleach Checked box Log in Login simulator


Some take an alternative view of the zombie apocalypse …

Blackberries


Others are experiencing surreal moments …

Bear Scream Twerk


Some are pretty mad …

gtfo Hearts  Money stealing


 Others are just sad …

Never again Disappointment Money back


 While some are easily pleased …

Easily pleased Would error again


Microtransactions haven’t gone down well …

Bait and switch Drops Lord Gabe Small print


There’s the odd conspiracy theorist …

Zombie Half Life


Some players are having fun, though!

Real life specs Wallpaper


Even if it’s a bit like DayZ …

Buggy H1Z1 DayZ Like DayZ


This guy’s come up with a better use of $20 …

Whip