Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Arcade, Indie, Puzzle, Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Mouldy Toof Studios
- Publishers: Team17
The Escapists: The Walking Dead – A Unique Blend of Strategy and Survival
Introduction
The Escapists: The Walking Dead is a unique and captivating game that seamlessly blends the time management gameplay of The Escapists with the intense zombie survival elements of The Walking Dead franchise. Released in 2015, the game puts players in the shoes of Rick Grimes, the iconic protagonist of The Walking Dead comics and TV series, as he leads a group of survivors in a desperate bid to escape from a world overrun by zombies.
Gameplay
The Escapists: The Walking Dead combines the strategic planning and routine-based gameplay of The Escapists with the constant threat of zombie hordes and the need to scavenge for resources and weapons. Players must carefully manage their time each day, balancing essential activities such as eating, sleeping, and crafting with the need to explore the environment, gather supplies, and fight off zombies.
The game features a variety of familiar locations from The Walking Dead comics and TV series, including the prison, the farm, and Woodbury. Each location presents its own unique challenges and opportunities, and players must adapt their strategies accordingly. For example, the prison provides a relatively safe haven with high walls and limited access points, but it also attracts large numbers of zombies. The farm, on the other hand, offers more open space and opportunities for farming and scavenging, but it is also more exposed to zombie attacks.
One of the key challenges in The Escapists: The Walking Dead is managing the needs of your group of survivors. Each survivor has their own unique skills and weaknesses, and players must carefully assign tasks and ensure that everyone’s needs are met. For example, some survivors may be better at fighting zombies, while others may be better at scavenging for supplies or crafting items.
Combat
Combat in The Escapists: The Walking Dead is simple but effective. Players can use a variety of weapons, including melee weapons, firearms, and explosives, to fight off zombies. However, ammo is scarce, so players must use their weapons wisely and conserve their resources.
In addition to fighting zombies, players must also be aware of the environment and use stealth to avoid detection. Zombies are attracted to noise and movement, so players must be careful not to make too much noise or move too quickly. If a zombie spots a player, it will relentlessly pursue them until it is killed or the player escapes.
Crafting and Scavenging
Crafting and scavenging are essential for survival in The Escapists: The Walking Dead. Players can scavenge for a variety of items, including food, water, weapons, and crafting materials. Crafting allows players to create a variety of useful items, such as bandages, lockpicks, and weapons.
Players must carefully manage their inventory and resources, as space is limited and resources are scarce. They must also be aware of the weight of the items they are carrying, as carrying too much weight will slow them down and make them more vulnerable to zombie attacks.
Conclusion
The Escapists: The Walking Dead is a unique and engaging game that offers a fresh take on both the time management and zombie survival genres. The game’s blend of strategy, survival, and stealth elements creates a challenging and rewarding experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Whether you are a fan of The Escapists, The Walking Dead, or simply enjoy challenging and rewarding games, The Escapists: The Walking Dead is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8/10
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