Well, six days of funding out of 24 are done, and pledges have fallen off quite sharply beyond the initial (expected) bunch.
I like zombie games, and this one didn't pull me in. First, I no longer back games that cannot play solo. This game was not designed for solo, but they added a stretch goal for solo. Which means any effort they put into solo design is all nbrand new. Not designed that way from the start. So that has me worried it won't be well designed or balanced.
Second, I prefer games that can be played fully co-op. TONS of games out there where you face off against the other players. This game as a semi-coop style, but with back-stabbing. So … can't check off that box.
Third, for your $90 USD you get 4 playable characters. For a 2-4 player game, that leaves little replay value. And to get 2 more characters you need to fork over $60 USD more. Yes, for that amount you get double the zombies (you already get 60 so doubt these are needed) and a few other nice bits (like another playing board). But not really worth the $60 USD they are asking.
So for me, the components look nice, but the play is missing features, and replay is not there unless you spend $60 USD more.
I'll keep an eye on it, but it will struggle to get funded, and doubt any of the dollar-baseed SGs will get unlocked.
I wish them luck though, because I like zombie games to be successful, even if they don't appeal to me in a big way.
