This is the beginning of the sort of Zombie game I've been waiting for for a long time. Board up fortifications, collect resources and save survivors to add to your Family, etc. But it is VERY early, and a console port.

First of all, controls are EXTREMELY finnicky on keyboard and mouse. For example, if you want to change direction, it doesn't work like it should -- you have to fake it by aiming with the right mouse button! On the upside, over time it does become second nature to tap the key anytime you want to go somewhere else, but this shouldn't have to be the case, and even if you become proficient at aim-turning, it still gets in the way when you need mobility during a zombie horde flee sequence. The S key works like it's from bizarro land, and if you're trying to back away from zombies using it, most of the time it'll turn your character around right back into the horde like a moonwalking Michael Jackson. And there are definitely some annoying graphical glitches. On my computer, all my heroes' weapons are invisible (but not for any other survivor.) This takes a small amount away from the feeling of the game, and can become frustrating when you don't quite know what the range on your weapon is and get eaten by a zombie.

But it's still fun to go out into the open zombie world and survive. If you've been waiting for this sort of game and want to support the group, check it out. Once you get past the initial curve of figuring out ways around bugs and limitations, it becomes pretty entertaining.

Verdict: Basically recommended if you don't mind the risk. In the end it's just a (fun) proof of concept. Look forward to the sequel to this game -- that'll be the one to get it right and make bank.

This is the beginning of the sort of Zombie game I've been waiting for for a long time. Board up fortifications, collect resources and save survivors to add to your Family, etc. But it is VERY early, and a console port. First of all, controls are EXTREMELY finnicky on keyboard and mouse. For example, if you want to change direction, it doesn't work like it should -- you have to fake it by aiming with the right mouse button! On the upside, over time it does become second nature to tap the key anytime you want to go somewhere else, but this shouldn't have to be the case, and even if you become proficient at aim-turning, it still gets in the way when you need mobility during a zombie horde flee sequence. The S key works like it's from bizarro land, and if you're trying to back away from zombies using it, most of the time it'll turn your character around right back into the horde like a moonwalking Michael Jackson. And there are definitely some annoying graphical glitches. On my computer, all my heroes' weapons are invisible (but not for any other survivor.) This takes a small amount away from the feeling of the game, and can become frustrating when you don't quite know what the range on your weapon is and get eaten by a zombie. But it's still fun to go out into the open zombie world and survive. If you've been waiting for this sort of game and want to support the group, check it out. Once you get past the initial curve of figuring out ways around bugs and limitations, it becomes pretty entertaining. Verdict: Basically recommended if you don't mind the risk. In the end it's just a (fun) proof of concept. Look forward to the sequel to this game -- that'll be the one to get it right and make bank.