When it comes to the biggest enemy types for video games, it's hard to think of a better candidate than zombies. Undead enemies have served as adversaries in virtually every genre; story-driven experiences that The last of us and The Walking Deadtop-down shooters like Dead nationopen world games that Dead Island 2and round-based survival modes that Cod Zombies. Two of the many prominent examples of zombie games are DayZ and Dying lightand fortunately for Steam users looking for a new game to add to their Steam wishlists, The one left behind strives to combine elements from both of these experiences.
Apparently, DayZ and Dying light are vastly different takes on the zombie genre, so it's impossible for one game to fully replicate both at the same time. When players try Steams The one left behindthey will not find DayZs PvP social interactions or Dying lights parkour. Instead, they'll find the former's focus on exploration, camera perspective and world design, and the latter's pacing to make the night scary. Hopefully these two aspects (as well as the ability to play solo or with up to 3 other friends) will make for a quality experience.
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The remaining functions at a glance
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EXPLORE post-apocalyptic Dutch landscapes where every single building can be entered and looted.
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SURVIVE with or against 3 friends in the same open world.
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MANAGE hunger, thirst and health, making food items valuable goods.
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EXPERIENCE a story mode and a wave-based mode in addition to the survival experience.
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UNLOCK new ranged and melee weapons and areas the longer you play.
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FIGHT various humanoid zombies as well as animal threats.
Left Behind is a solo and co-op post-apocalyptic survival game. Explore a typical Dutch open-world landscape during the day and watch out for hordes of enemies that come in at night. Loot and hunt to survive. Each night the game becomes increasingly challenging. How long will you survive?
What kind of weapon is that?
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
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Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
Easy (7.5s) Medium (5.0s) Hard (2.5s) Permadeath (2.5s)
The Left Behind seems like a collection of the best elements of the zombie genre
Based on the feature set of this upcoming Steam game, it certainly feels like it's trying to merge the best elements from the entire genre. Sure, players shouldn't expect a cutscene and character-heavy storyline given the game's small budget – its name will likely be the only similarity to The last of us franchise – but it still offers a “mysterious” story to piece together. In addition to this story-driven mode, there is the co-op survival mode, where you must survive alongside your friends (or take them out) for as long as you can. Whether you work together to manage your resources and reach a high score is your decision, but keeping the loot for yourself will likely be tempting. And if that wasn't enough, fans of Cod Zombies or Resident Evils Mercenaries mode will be pleased to know that the game also includes a wave-based option.
The game from moment to moment The one left behind That's where the similarities end Dying light and DayZ kick in. The exploration and looting process will certainly feel familiar DayZ fans, as well as the combat and camera perspective. If you see a building, you can be sure that it can be explored, but with some of them said to have their own “personalities”, zombie hunters should be ready for a fight. The need to prepare only becomes more prominent as night descends upon the survivors, as if there don't seem to be Volatiles as in Dying lightlarge groups of the undead will grind the player and move faster. In addition to these nocturnal undead, players can expect to battle wildlife, although it's unclear if it's infected or not.
As you spray heads with bats or gun down enemies from afar, you'll have to deal with hunger, thirst, and health bars at every turn. This should ensure that every loot has value, as you may need water or something to eat as much as they require more rounds for their weapon or choice. Speaking of weapons, the Steam description says players will unlock new ranged and melee weapons as they go, so a proper sense of progression should be present. Whether these unlocks come via character levels, blueprints that require crafting, or discovery in new world zones is currently unclear, but the idea that you'll constantly be getting new gear in this particular zombie game is exciting. With developer Extrude promising a “handcrafted” world to explore, a story to piece together, multiple game modes and a variety of weapons and enemies, The one left behind can be perfect for groups of four looking for their next co-op adventure.
