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Dead State: Reanimated

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

Pros

  • Deep tactical combat
  • Rich character interactions and story
  • Immersive survival and base management
  • Large explorable map with varied locations
  • Long playtime and replay value

Cons

  • Clunky user interface
  • Some bugs and crashes
  • Combat can be slow and repetitive
  • Limited stealth and cover mechanics
  • Endgame can become grindy and less challenging

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can freely choose character stats, skills, and make leadership decisions affecting the group and base management."

  • Competence
    3

    "Turn-based tactical combat requires skill and strategy; base management and resource allocation add complexity."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal survival and group management rather than competing against other players."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long playtimes, addiction to the game, and repeated returns despite some tedium and bugs."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Strong emphasis on managing a group of survivors, assigning tasks, and balancing interpersonal relationships."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players customize characters, build and upgrade the shelter, and choose how to manage resources and survivors."

  • Domination
    1

    "Leadership involves making tough decisions and managing conflicts, but interactions are mostly balanced."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive post-apocalyptic setting provides strong escapism from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players explore different strategies in combat and base management, though some routines exist."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Open world map with many locations to discover, loot, and encounter random events."

  • Expression
    2

    "Character creation and equipment visibly change appearance; base upgrades reflect player choices."

  • Fantasy
    -2

    "Realistic zombie apocalypse setting with plausible survival scenarios rather than high fantasy."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Strong sense of community with survivors interacting, forming factions, and requiring leadership."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop character skills, improve base, and learn tactical combat over time."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; focus on survival in a dangerous world."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on tactical combat and base management; not a casual idle game."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Players manage interpersonal relationships and morale among survivors with emotional depth."

  • Leadership
    5

    "Player acts as leader managing group dynamics, crises, and decision-making for survival."

  • Progression
    4

    "Collecting resources, upgrading shelter, and leveling characters drive progression."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Game involves sustained tension from survival challenges and managing crises."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Some sensory stimulation from combat sounds and visuals, but overall moderate sensory input."

  • Status
    -3

    "Focus on individual and group survival rather than social recognition or popularity."

  • Story
    4

    "Rich narrative with branching dialogue, character backstories, and evolving crises."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Strong emphasis on tactical combat, resource management, and decision-making."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense combat encounters and survival situations provide suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report many hours of gameplay and good content for the price."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves fighting zombies and hostile humans with weapons and melee."

  • Survival
    5

    "Core gameplay centers on managing resources, avoiding death, and overcoming threats."

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