
Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble.
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Join retired salesman rabbit, Hank, and his canine pal, Larry, in part one of this story-driven game series as they use their knowledge of influence and persuasion to make their way through the apocalypse—without having to risk their own skin.
With a mixture of dark comedy and the use of real-life influence tactics, this story-driven game puts you behind the wheel of the characters’ choices. Can you convince a timid animal to enter dangerous looting locations? Will you risk your scavenger’s life for more resources?
Bargain to convince animals to scavenge for you and split the loot.
Guide your scavenger in high-risk situations.
Trade items to earn the highest value.
Gamble items, if you too like to live dangerously.
Learn a thing or two about influencing others.
Survive the zombie apocalypse without working too hard.
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Languages: English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain*languages with full audio support
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This is hilarious, and I realized I'm a very horrible person who makes questionable decisions... Just like in Real Life!! Ha ha ha Whoever wrote this, is a genius. Voice acting is damn decent. OMG 11 out of 10
Толковая индюшатина из раздачи.
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[h1][b]🎮 Reseña de Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning[/b][/h1] [h2]Resumen del Juego[/h2] Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning es una aventura indie casual de apuntar y clic donde el apocalipsis zombi no es el problema principal… el problema eres tú, intentando sobrevivir a base de trueques, botín y decisiones “moralmente flexibles”. No vienes a salvar al mundo: vienes a negociar con lo que quede del mundo, con una sonrisa cínica y el inventario lleno de chatarra “valiosa”. La propuesta se apoya fuerte en la ficción interactiva: conversas, eliges, intercambias y empujas la historia con elecciones que importan (o al menos te hacen sentir culpable por 5 segundos). El tono es comedia negra con sátira posapocalíptica, y sí: es de esos juegos que se ríen de todo, incluyendo de ti por pensar que “esta vez elegiré bien”. Primera impresión: bonito, caricaturesco, colorido… y cruelmente honesto. Aquí el fin del mundo no se vive con épica, se vive regateando. [h2]Lo Bueno y lo No Tan Bueno (porque hasta el apocalipsis tiene reseñas)[/h2] Lo Bueno: ✅ Humor negro y comedia bien plantados 😈🧠 ✅ Buena trama para ser una aventura casual: engancha sin hacerse la importante 📖🧟 ✅ Las decisiones importan (y luego te dejan viviendo con tus decisiones) 🗳️🔥 ✅ Sistema de intercambios/botín/inventario que le da sabor al “apuntar y clic” 🎒🔁 ✅ Sátira posapocalíptica: el mundo se cae a pedazos y tú negociando como si fuera martes 🌍💀 Lo No Tan Bueno: ❌ Con 21 jugadores actuales, la “fiebre” zombi no está precisamente en su pico 🧊👥 ❌ Es más narrativa e interacción que acción: si esperas adrenalina, te equivocaste de desastre 💤🖱️ ❌ 19 logros: algunos se sentirán más como “tareas” que como hazañas 🏆😑 ❌ Un jugador únicamente: tu amigo no podrá culparte en vivo por tus decisiones 🤷♂️🎭 [h2]Tabla de Evaluación[/h2] [table] [tr][th]Aspecto[/th][th]Puntuación (0-10)[/th][th]Comentario[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Jugabilidad[/td][td]7[/td][td]Apuntar y clic con trueques: simple, pero funciona.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Dificultad / IA[/td][td]6[/td][td]Más de elegir y gestionar que de “superar” algo difícil.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Contenido[/td][td]6[/td][td]Correcto para una historia interactiva, sin sentirse interminable.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Gráficos / Video[/td][td]7[/td][td]Caricaturesco y colorido: estilo con personalidad.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Historia[/td][td]8[/td][td]Comedia negra + decisiones: sorprendentemente sólida.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Ambientación[/td][td]7[/td][td]Posapocalipsis satírico: deprimente, pero con chiste.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Efectos (VFX)[/td][td]6[/td][td]Cumplen; no vienen a presumir, vienen a acompañar.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Música[/td][td]6[/td][td]Funcional y discreta: no estorba, tampoco roba escena.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Voces[/td][td]6[/td][td]Adecuadas para el tono narrativo, sin deslumbrar.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Diversidad[/td][td]6[/td][td]Variedad más en situaciones/decisiones que en “checklists”.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rendimiento[/td][td]8[/td][td]Ligero y estable: corre sin drama, como debería.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rejugabilidad[/td][td]7[/td][td]Las elecciones invitan a volver… para elegir mal distinto.[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]Total Puntuaciones (Muy Bueno)[/b][/td][td][b]6.7[/b][/td][td]Una aventura sarcástica que sabe lo que es y no pide perdón.[/td][/tr] [/table] [h2]Conclusión (Muy Bueno)[/h2] Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning es de esos indies que no necesitan explosiones para entretener: te gana con diálogos, decisiones y esa vibra de “la humanidad se fue al demonio, pero el trueque sigue vivo”. Si te gustan las aventuras narrativas de apuntar y clic con comedia negra, aquí hay material. Ahora, lo controversial: el juego es más listo que “épico”. Si tú vienes buscando matar zombis como deporte, te vas a frustrar. Esto es más sobre sobrevivir con colmillo, manipular un poquito (o mucho) y aceptar que en el apocalipsis la moral es un lujo… como dormir 8 horas. Con 21 jugadores actuales, no es precisamente el tema del momento, pero las 316 recomendaciones totales dicen que cuando la gente lo encuentra, suele salir satisfecha (o culpable, que también cuenta). Vale la pena si te gusta la narrativa con mala leche y decisiones con consecuencias. [h3]Recomendación de Compra (Recomendado)[/h3] Puntuación Total: 6.7/10 Número de jugadores activos al momento de hacer esta review: 21 Descuento máximo registrado: -100% Veredicto: [i]Recomendado[/i] Si disfrutas aventuras indie casuales con humor negro, elecciones que importan y una obsesión sana por el inventario y los intercambios, este juego te va a sacar risas incómodas. Si necesitas acción constante o cooperación, mejor sigue caminando… y no pises a los zombis, que luego se ofenden.
My god this is a slow-paced game! Too much scripted talking and not enough gameplay. I don't see how it got as high of a rank as it did. Don't waste your time.
I think I just hate point n click games ngl
Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning is one of the weirdest zombie games out there, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it charming. Instead of fighting hordes of zombies yourself, you play as a retired rabbit salesman who manipulates other survivors into doing dangerous tasks for him while he stays safely out of harm’s way. The entire concept feels absurd, but the game fully leans into its dark humor and surprisingly likable characters. Most of the gameplay revolves around dialogue choices, managing conversations, scavenging through other people, and convincing survivors to help you. It’s much more story-focused than action-focused, which gives the game a very different feel compared to most zombie games. The writing is easily the strongest part. The characters are funny, awkward, selfish, and weirdly believable despite being cartoon animals in a zombie apocalypse. A lot of the humor lands surprisingly well, especially during conversations where everyone is clearly trying to take advantage of each other. The good: - Very funny and unique premise - Strong writing and dialogue - Charming characters - Great dark humor - Interesting non-combat approach to the zombie apocalypse - Choices and conversations are entertaining - Cartoon art style fits the tone well - Relaxing and easy to play - Short experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome - Surprisingly memorable for such a small game The bad: - Very short overall - Limited gameplay variety - Not much replay value - Mostly dialogue with minimal action - Some jokes won’t work for everyone - Gameplay systems are fairly simple - A few sections feel slow - Ends just as things start getting bigger Overall, Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning is a funny and surprisingly charming narrative game that stands out because of its writing and unique perspective on a zombie apocalypse. It’s short and simple, but it has a lot more personality than most games in the genre.
Забавная приключенческая игра в жанре point-and-click. Проходится чуть больше чем за час. Отлично играется на Steam Deck.
I was going to give this a positive review, until I made the mistake of trying to get all achievements. With multiple achievements based on pure luck, I wasted far too much time clicking through the repetitive dialogue ultimately without success. When the guides recommend gambling everything, and replaying the entire game to that point if you fail, as being faster... yeah
Amusing. It's perfect after a hard day.
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