Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Iron Galaxy Studios, The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
- Publishers: Telltale Games, The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
7 Days to Die: The Ultimate Zombie Survival Sandbox RPG
7 Days to Die is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It is set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. Players must scavenge for resources, build shelter, craft weapons and tools, and fight off hordes of zombies in order to survive.
The game features a unique day/night cycle that affects gameplay. During the day, players can explore the world and scavenge for resources. At night, the zombies become more active and dangerous, and players must take shelter or risk being overwhelmed.
7 Days to Die also features a robust crafting system that allows players to create a variety of items, including weapons, tools, armor, and shelter. Players can also build and customize their own bases, which can be used to store resources, craft items, and defend against zombies.
The game has been praised for its realistic and immersive gameplay, as well as its challenging difficulty. It has also been criticized for its bugs and glitches, but the developers have been working hard to address these issues.
Gameplay
7 Days to Die is a sandbox game, which means that players are free to explore the world and play the game in their own way. There is no set storyline or objective, and players are free to set their own goals.
The game features a variety of activities, including:
- Scavenging for resources: Players must scavenge for food, water, weapons, and other resources in order to survive. Resources can be found in abandoned buildings, cars, and other locations.
- Building shelter: Players can build their own bases to store resources, craft items, and defend against zombies. Bases can be built using a variety of materials, including wood, stone, and metal.
- Crafting items: Players can craft a variety of items, including weapons, tools, armor, and shelter. Crafting recipes can be found in books and other locations throughout the world.
- Fighting zombies: Players must fight off hordes of zombies in order to survive. Zombies can be killed with a variety of weapons, including guns, melee weapons, and explosives.
Day/Night Cycle
7 Days to Die features a unique day/night cycle that affects gameplay. During the day, players can explore the world and scavenge for resources. At night, the zombies become more active and dangerous, and players must take shelter or risk being overwhelmed.
The day/night cycle lasts for 24 hours in real time. During the day, the sun is out and the zombies are less active. Players can use this time to explore the world and scavenge for resources.
At night, the sun goes down and the zombies become more active and dangerous. Players must take shelter or risk being overwhelmed. Zombies are attracted to light, so it is important to stay in the shadows at night.
Crafting System
7 Days to Die features a robust crafting system that allows players to create a variety of items, including weapons, tools, armor, and shelter. Crafting recipes can be found in books and other locations throughout the world.
To craft an item, players must first gather the necessary resources. Resources can be found in abandoned buildings, cars, and other locations. Once the player has gathered the necessary resources, they can open the crafting menu and select the item they want to craft.
The crafting menu will show the player the resources required to craft the item, as well as the amount of time it will take to craft the item. Once the player has selected the item they want to craft, they can click the “Craft” button to begin crafting the item.
Building System
7 Days to Die features a building system that allows players to build their own bases. Bases can be built using a variety of materials, including wood, stone, and metal.
To build a base, players must first gather the necessary resources. Resources can be found in abandoned buildings, cars, and other locations. Once the player has gathered the necessary resources, they can open the building menu and select the item they want to build.
The building menu will show the player the resources required to build the item, as well as the amount of time it will take to build the item. Once the player has selected the item they want to build, they can click the “Build” button to begin building the item.
Combat
7 Days to Die features a variety of weapons that players can use to fight off zombies. Weapons include guns, melee weapons, and explosives.
Guns are the most effective weapons against zombies, but they are also the most difficult to find. Melee weapons are less effective than guns, but they are more common. Explosives are the most powerful weapons against zombies, but they are also the most dangerous.
Players must use a variety of weapons and tactics to survive in 7 Days to Die. It is important to stay aware of your surroundings and to avoid being surrounded by zombies. It is also important to use cover
Review Score
8.5/10