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The focus here is on creating a community and then letting it thrive in this difficult world. The sacrifices to the story make sense once we head deeper in the game.
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The writing is non-existent and there is a lack of world building that could have helped the game stand out more among the crowd. The cutscenes appear low profile with a static camera and poor animations. What was the cause of this zombie apocalypse? Who are the lead characters and what are their motivations? The narrative element of the game is something that I found to be missing the mark on several occasions. There is no story introduction to let you know of the world and how exactly it turned out this way. This approach can be a double-edged sword because it helps with the theme of the game - which is surviving in this post-apocalyptic world without any outside help - but it can also prove to be a little difficult for the newcomers like me who started this game fresh without any previous experience. It just puts you right in the world forcing you to figure out most of it on your own. The opening of the game is what I would call rather abrupt. I might not have played the original State of Decay but judging from what I have seen so far, the sequel just seems to be a more expanded version of its predecessor. One such example is Metal Gear Survive that was released early this year and while it was a decent game, I found survival elements distracting even though the gameplay was rather solid. It is easier to see from my perspective if you know that I am just not that big on games where you need to micromanage resources and work towards your survival. I wasn’t able to play the original State of Decay so as a newcomer, it was a bit difficult to figure out the gameplay and mechanics that seemed to focus on surviving in a world where teamwork and community was essential for survival. It is not an easy game by any means, however this doesn’t mean the game is not fun to play either. It can also be considered a slog and requires your constant attention. State of Decay 2 can be an incredibly slow burn. This might be a tough pitch to sell but as an exclusive, I found State of Decay 2 to be highly enjoyable experience overall despite having some flaws and facing glitches that could get in the way of my enjoyment.
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State of Decay 2 is releasing at a time when the market seems to be full of ‘open world’ and ‘survival’ games.