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Review of 7 Days to Die on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jun 2016
Cover image of 7 Days to Die on PS4
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 28 Jun 2016
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: The Fun Pimps
Publisher: Telltale Publishing

Introduction

Ever wondered what it's like to survive in a world overrun by zombies and the remnants of a nuclear apocalypse? Well, are you ready to kiss your social life goodbye because '7 Days to Die' is here to suck away your free time like a leaky vacuum cleaner! Let's dive into this chaotic world where your crafting skills are as important as your survival instincts, and where zombies. . . well, they just want to nibble at your brains.

Gameplay

In '7 Days to Die,' the primary objective is simple: SURVIVE! You start by scrounging around a randomly generated world full of resources, zombies, and a strange sense of impending doom. You're like an overachieving squirrel, gathering nuts (or wood, and stone) in preparation for a winter that definitely won't come because it's literally a zombie apocalypse! The survival mechanics will have you crafting tools, building shelters, and keeping your hunger levels miraculously above 'I can barely stand'. The game operates on a day/night cycle, and during the day, zombies shuffle around at a snail's pace, giving you the perfect opportunity to practice your Olympic sprinting skills when night falls, and they become speed demons straight outta a horror movie. But hey, who needs sleep when you can fortify your base with questionable structural integrity?

Graphics

'7 Days to Die' boasts distinctly voxel-based graphics that might remind you of your favorite block-building game, with a twist of horrifying undead. Picture a world that looks like it was crafted by children with a *very* generous supply of Lego and a hauntingly creative imagination. The landscapes are varied, from arid deserts to lush forests, and all heavily populated by shambling zombies that are way too excited for dinner time. The visual style won't win any awards for realism, but it definitely provides an atmosphere perfect for feeling both crafty and fractured under pressure-mostly from the relentless pursuit of teenage brains, I mean, zombies.

Conclusion

In the end, '7 Days to Die' might not be the polished AAA title you'd expect to be praised by the gaming gods, but there's something beautifully chaotic about the experience. It's a blend of survival and creativity, where every player can engage with the world differently-some might enjoy crafting and building while others purposely tank their buddy's base just for the laughs (no, I've never done that. . . maybe). If you've got a thirst for chaos and zombies, and an uncanny ability to laugh in the face of virtual death, then grab your pickaxe and steel your nerves, because '7 Days to Die' awaits!

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