Dead State Demo

Another zombie survival game might not be the most original thing to come across now but then again Dead State is far from being just that. It’s a well thought out fusion that blends survival, role playing, turn based strategy, exploration and open-ended gameplay to deliver something truly challenging.

Right off the bat, Dead State will mostly end up being a love-hate relationship. Looked at in ensemble, gameplay as a concept is absolutely great. This blend of TBS and RPG with survival and social interaction that shapes the story really do come together and offer solid grounds for enjoyment. There is an extensive amount of stuff to take into consideration when building your character and even more think about and plan whenever you start a mission, which, for the dedicated gamer is heavenly.

On the other hand, Dead State really took a leap of faith when opening these heavenly gates to players because even after a few minutes in, you feel that it still needs a lot of work. Models, textures, world concept and general design are really good, there’s no doubt about that but some of the animations and bugs kind of wipe the smile off your face.

Combat, while great from a strategic point of view, is seldomly boring thanks to its repetitive animations and lack of...well, vigor. Bashing a zombie’s head in with a mallet should be a bit more spectacular.

Depending on how you play, or which character you value in the game, Dead State can be played in a variety of ways. Its RPG component is well thought out and allows you to create specialists out each individual survivor. There is a lot to discover, collect, craft, modify and use in your trials.

Dead State is also focused on delivering a compelling story and will have you facing difficult decisions that question morality. However, be sure to expect some poorly written lines as well, mostly when your character starts to panic and atmosphere wise, the game is nowhere in sync with what’s happening.

Just so as to make it clear, Dead State is a very good game that’s unfortunately still very flawed. The good news is that it has come a very long way since its early alpha states and with time, and the fact that it’s community is showing patience and support, Dead State will soon be that totally addictive game that you fall in love with.