Sker Ritual

It’s been quite a while since the last good round-based Zombies mode in Call of Duty. Vanguard introduced zombies with miniguns for some reason, while Modern Warfare 3 ditched the round idea entirely to really advertise WarZone to a bunch of people that are going out of their way to buy Call of Duty already. It was to my surprise that I found the pseudo-sequel to Maid of Sker, Sker Ritual, which is actually a round-based Call of Duty Zombies type game. There are many ways to play Sker Ritu...

Sker Ritual has a lot of good, strong bones as a round-based horde shooter, it's very easy to be having fun while playing and to recognize the things that it does well. Despite that it still feels half-baked, due to balancing issues, sound issues, technical issues, and an overall lack of polish. But if you can see past those rough edges, and you've been a COD: Zombies fan for years, then Sker Ritual is something you shouldn't miss out on.

This Maid of Sker spin-off goes all-in on intense co-op action, and fans of the Zombies mode in Call of Duty are likely to lap it up. It's just a shame that Sker Ritual can be a little too overwhelming at times, and that it has some unfortunate technical issues that mar its performance.

Sker Ritual is a must-buy for Call of Duty Zombies fans, especially those craving more round-based zombie experiences. At a launch price of £19.99, it's hard not to recommend the game to anyone who has ever enjoyed a horde mode before or is just looking for a cheap game for game night with friends. Wales Interactive has delivered its very own interpretation of a cult classic. Between Sker Ritual and Maid of Sker, it is quickly becoming one of the top independent horror developers to watch out for. The future of Call of Duty Zombies may be in limbo, but thanks to a new generation of developers ...