Friday, December 12, 2014

GPS Games: Zombies, Run

Zombies, Run is where I will begin my GPS games review series because in my opinion it is the Gold Standard. It does so many things and does them all so right.

The game during your run basically functions as an audio drama that plays between your music playlist. The plot is basic and makes sense.  Post apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.  

You are a runner who goes out on supply and recon missions while your base can radio mission updates and story information to you.   Occasionally you will recieve a warning of zombies approaching, then you just run faster for a minute or two and you are safe again (called Zombie Chases which can be disabled of you want).

The story mode is well told.  The voice actors are good, not great.  As the story unfolds there are some nice reveals and twists.  The "natural" way that the radio interrupts your music like in incoming call feels logical and dare I say it realistic.  Ok there is no way I'm listening to music when I need my ears open to hear zombies...

There are 3 seasons.

23 missions for season one.


40 main missions in season 2, with 24 side missions.  

I haven't even played season 3 yet but season 1 and 2 are worth it alone. And then you get the other games also.

This variety is where the game really shines. 

Airdrop missions are my personal favorite. You pick a point on the actual map and either run to that place, or to the place and back to compete your mission.


Supply missions are fun you get items to upgrade your bases. This doesn't have any effect on the game but the desire to level up your base can be a great excuse for an extra run.


Race missions are also pretty fun and run from 5k to half marathon.


For $17.99 you get everything.  Which is really a great deal since you are basically getting Zombies Run1, 2, and 3 and the race missions, and the interval training and the 3 able radio missions.  At least 5 games in one, so pretty good deal in my opinion. I have thoroughly enjoyed this app and plan of getting season 3 soon. Like I said this is the model for all comparisons, this is the Ford F150, the Nike Pegasus, the Brooks Cascadia.  So we will see.  

I give this game a very strong reccomend.

Story 4/5
Game play 4/5
App design 4/5
Replayabilty 4/5
Fun factor 4/5
Value 5/5

Thanks guys, gotta run....