The basic zeds may not be threatening but State of Decay 2 does mix together other zombies to add tension. Although they can overwhelm you an experienced gamer will find these minor encounters more annoying than threatening. Unlike titles like Left 4 Dead or Dead Rising, you won't see more than a dozen zeds at once. Limited, surprisingly, is the number of zombies or 'zeds' you'll encounter per battle. NPCs can build relationships and integrate themselves which is interesting. The narrative takes a back seat as the game focuses more on the individual identity for the characters around you. You'll encounter people asking for help in the sandbox, aid them, and create your own tale. But eventually, the game begins to highlight empty the world is.ĭespite radio chatter hinting at a larger pandemic most of State of Decay 2 is limited to personal quests. In fact, during my playthrough players would actively aid in my hosted game and vice versa because of the rewards. Together players bring back resources to the host camp but are provided bonuses to their own game, giving more reason to work together instead of trolling. State of Decay 2 can be played with up to 4 players in cooperative mode between PC and Xbox One. Next beings your primary goal, to scavenge the rural landscape in search of supplies, fend off zombies and other people, destroy plague hearts and cleanse the area of a diseased called Blood Plague. You'll be placed into 1 of 3 open maps depending on which group of survivors you choose. Since each character has a specific set of skills and traits their death could lead to a domino effect. The stamina for each character is limited and if killed they're gone for good. State of Decay 2 has you in control of multiple survivors. State of Decay 2 starts off strong but slowly fades into a repetitive and bug ridden mess. Eventually, the fight for survival becomes dull as monotonous mission structures and technical issues overwhelm the adventure. High-stakes are peppered throughout as you gather supplies while attempting to keep an eye out for any hostiles. State of Decay 2 opens strong, you're in an open world against the zombie horde and other survivors and your goal is to keep yourself and everyone in your settlement alive.

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