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The Best Zombie Survival Games
The zombie apocalypse has been a fascination of ours for years and the world of gaming hasn’t escaped its insatiable hunger. Be it the classic arcade shooters or their much more immersive open-world counterparts, there hasn’t been a shortage of games that give you the chance to survive against hordes of the undead. But which ones are (un)dead-on in being dubbed the best zombie survival games?
One of the most popular zombie survival franchises is “Left 4 Dead.” These cooperative shooters drop players in the middle of a map, where they have to fend off wave after wave of infected and work together to survive. The challenging gameplay, unique special infects, and replayability made “Left 4 Dead” a classic in the genre.
For a more realistic and immersive experience, “DayZ” is second to none. It’s brutal and unforgiving. You scavenge for supplies, build shelter, and form alliances as the world around you — zombies and other survivors included — pose constant threats. The stakes of survival and the unpredictability of every encounter make “DayZ” more challenging than rewarding at times.
In case you prefer more of a character-centered approach, you cannot afford to miss the “The Last of Us” series. Awarded these two games on critics’ lists tell the story of Joel and Ellie who live in a world after an apocalypse that is filled with both infected and aggressive people. The emotional narrative techniques, intense game playing, and beautiful graphics have made ‘The Last of Us’ a benchmark for horror zombie survival games.
For something a little more light-hearted and arcadey, it doesn't get much better than "Plants vs. Zombies". Protect your home from waves of invading zombies by planting all manner of plants with special powers. Bright and colorful, easy to get into with simple mechanics, and hilarious to boot with a killer soundtrack to back it up.
In the end, the best zombie survival game is that which will cater best to your personal taste. Whether you are after fast-paced action, realistic survival type of game, a good story, or just a fun kind of casual game, you can always find one in the zombie genre.
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