Dead State: Reanimated on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Dead State is a narrative-driven survival RPG set at the dawn of the undead apocalypse. Drawing inspiration from classic RPGs like Fallout, X-Com, and Suikoden, Dead State combines strategic, turn-based combat with base building mechanics, character creation, and social management.
Dead State: Reanimated is a zombies, survival and rpg game
developed and published by DoubleBear Productions.
Released on December 04th 2014 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 2,498 reviews of which 1,830 were positive and 668 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Processor or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT / ATI Radeon HD 7290 (512 Mb) or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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I enjoyed the game, however I had to force myself to do so. I'll elaborate: Not only is this game very very slow, it is also very buggy and un-optimized. Crashes are very frequent and I'd say almost completely prevent you from playing in the hardest settings which only save at the end of the day. End of the day tends to crash one times out of three even on a very good system so unless you have the patience to deal with that and loosing what could be an extremely good day out then, don't try it. Enemy turns are way too slow compared to any other game of this style. This needs to be (and hopefully will) be addressed in a patch. Tutorials are a joke. Information is not provided when it should be. (End game conditions are met but you are not informed they are, allies can die at a certain date when you have never heard about them at all etc.) If you can look past the jankiness and have the patience to stick with the game then you can find your fun. It is, after all, a great representation of what the apocalypse would look like under these conditions: The risks are balanced with reward, the drudgery of every day life in the shelter are plainly visible and the messages you can gather in the field left by the remnant of society are interesting. (However, the hacking minigame is bad and needs to be reworked) There is a distinct lack of feeling of overpowerness at the end of the game that may piss off some of us. (I had a character with maxed stats and the best gear in the game that felt like it wasn't doing any better than some of the best enemies). I would argue it's a good thing because then you still have to play the game until the end but, once again, one could counterargue that in the end game you have to fight 10 to 1 so, hey? Overall, I'm glad I checked guides early to complete the whole game and all the achievements in one go because even though I've enjoyed the game, the last 50% of it were such a chore, I'm never revisiting this ever again. Oh and the game definitely needs an ending. There is none. One paragraph of white text on black background is an apology from EA not a suitable ending to a game. Edited because I can't spell...
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Gameplay Mechanics: 8/10 Narrative: 8/10 Graphics: 6/10 Sound and Music: 6/10 Replayability: 7/10 Innovation: 8/10 Dead State: Reanimated is a turn-based survival RPG that immerses players in the early days of a zombie apocalypse. The game adeptly combines base management, tactical combat, and character interaction, creating a multifaceted experience. Players are tasked with scavenging for resources, fortifying a shelter, and managing a diverse group of survivors, each with unique personalities and needs. The combat system is strategic, requiring careful planning and resource management, though it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the gameplay mechanics are engaging and challenging, earning an 8/10. The narrative is compelling, focusing on the human element of survival. Character interactions and moral dilemmas add depth to the story, making players consider the consequences of their decisions. While the overarching plot is straightforward, the richness comes from the personal stories and relationships that develop, justifying an 8/10 for narrative. Graphically, the game is functional but lacks polish. The visuals are reminiscent of older RPGs, with simple character models and environments. While this doesn't detract from gameplay, it doesn't enhance it either, resulting in a 6/10 for graphics. The sound and music are adequate, featuring ambient tracks and sound effects that set the mood but don't leave a lasting impression. The audio design serves its purpose without standing out, earning a 6/10. Replayability is moderate. While there are multiple difficulty settings and various survivor interactions, the core experience remains consistent across playthroughs. The game's structure doesn't offer significant variation, leading to a 7/10 for replayability. Innovation is a strong point, particularly with the Reanimated update, which overhauled combat balance, improved AI, and added new areas and gameplay modes. These enhancements revitalized the game, making it more engaging and challenging, and earning an 8/10 for innovation. In summary, Dead State: Reanimated offers a solid survival RPG experience with a focus on human relationships and strategic management. Despite its dated graphics and modest audio design, the game's depth and challenging mechanics make it a worthwhile journey for fans of the genre.
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It is crazy that this game came out in 2014!! A lot of the small details about a pandemic sweeping the globe and the public's attitude towards it, especially the little bits of lore you find and can read in the school's library, still ring true to our attitudes towards the covid pandemic. That game play is right up my alley, point and click, turn-based strategy, with some very easy to understand and practical base building. I just really, really, REALLY wish the game wouldn't crash every 30 minutes or so.
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It's janky. Fairly unstable. Apparently has troubles running on modern systems. But damn, is it a good game. I've always liked the idea of a base-building game where you go out and loot a billion pounds of shit across the city to make a safe haven for people during a zombie apocalypse, and by god, that's what this is. It's also got some pretty damn good writing, especially with environmental storytelling. A bit dated in some of the references, but that's okay because they're references from a time when things were good and not beaten to death within 2 weeks. Very janky, though.
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Good game. Why, you may ask? Well, let me tell you. The most obvious cons will be the clunkiness of the interfaces and UI, as well as the tremendous bugs. And yet, no game has filled the hunger I have for zombie games and RPGs as this. Zombies are one of my hyperfixations, and some of my favorite genres are base building/management, RPGs, and strategy. I love the writing, and the many characters I meet along the way. I especially love the debate aspect where there are leaders whom other members follow. However, I do wish that they did give more depth to some characters. It felt like for a few characters, they didn't really interact with others or contribute much story-wise. All in all, I find it the best zombie game. I hope for a remake or sequel that expands on character depth, story, with special care taken to improve the interface and bugs. If anyone has any suggestions for games to try like this... please let me know. Nothing has scratched my base building/management with combat itch like Dead State has.
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Developer
DoubleBear Productions
Publisher
DoubleBear Productions
Release
04 Dec 2014
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