Disclaimer: I play the alpha 7a version of the game. It's in its early development. So there not so much content for now (but still 2-3h of play), lacks some features, and has some bugs.
I understand that, it's why my rating is high anyway.
This game is really a nice surprise!
I came across it completely random while browsing HTML games.
The word "zombie" in the title catch my attention, as I like games about zombie/apocalypse.
Check the tags, see "female protagonist" (yes!
as I'm in the minority here that prefer female MC), but no "lesbian" (oh no!
my favorite games genre is lesbian FMC). But there is also "character creation", which was why I was browsing HTML games at the first place, as Renpy VN generally lack that.
Read the description, and like it.
So I decided to give it a try. And I wasn't disappointed!
Not a lot of customization about the look, but not a big deal (I will just keep in my mind my ginger-ponytail-green-eyed-with-freekles-average-height-cup-C-round-booty cutie, after all that's what having imagination is for
)
More options for skill which was more important for me. Even if only 2 points is a bit frustrating, as I would have liked to be good in one (2 points) and have some knowledge (1 point) in 2 or 3 others. But when later I saw that Akane, who seems older and more experienced, has only 4 points skill, it's make more sens.
The art is minimalist. But I find that black and white drawings fit well with the theme of the game.
I like how it is, and won't like the game more if the art was more elaborate, or colorful.
In fact, it's feel like if it's the MC who draw their story on a notepad with a pencil they manage to scavenge. I really picture them sitting in the settlement in the evening, taking their notepad and pencil, and drawing what happen or who they meet during the day. I find it's add to the atmosphere of the game.
No animation, but I really don't care.
The gameplay is not so bad.
I find it's lack an "settlement inventory" where I could dump all the resources I manage to scavenge. Because for now, I wander the apocalyptic world with a baseball bat, an ax, 23 canned goods, 21 water bottles, 7 jar of preserved food, 18 boxed goods, 1 battery, 2 hammers, 7 pieces of wood, 17 nails, 1 pistol, 42 pistol bullets, and Katy's panties
, and I think it's began to be a bit heavy to carrying all of that all around
. I fear my poor girl will die of exhaustion long before being bitten by a zombie
It's a sandbox game, so it's a bit repetitive. But so far, I don't find it too boring.
Not always easy to find how to do thing. Like, to plant seeds, you have to be in your settlement (for me the farm), then click on the Farm button in the left panel (just above the saves button) to get access to the plot.
For now, there are few things you can do. Like only on upgrade of the settlement (the armory).
And only one NPC you can "recruit" (Akane).
But I understand the game is in its early development, and things and NPCs will be added in the future.
Speaking of NPCs, I like how you can build a relationship with Akane.
With a female MC, you can't romance her, and trying to have sex with her end by loosing her, which is a bit sad.
But you can build a good friendship, it's great.
And then there is Katy.
You have to work to be able to meet her.
But what was my surprise to discover that, despite the lack of lesbian tag, a female MC can have sex with her!
And I find the description of the scene hot and sexy!
And, cherry on the sunday, you can even keep her panties as a souvenir!
What more can I ask?
Well, to convince her to join my settlement. Not possible for now, but for what I understand, it's in the dev plan.
Overall, a very pleasant discover, I'm in!
Waiting for future update.