State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition

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3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 104 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 104
  3. Negative: 58 out of 104
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  1. MikeMaximus
    Apr 29, 2015
    8
    This is an early short review, but from what i've played the YOSE edition is worth it to the hardcore fans and new comers to the series. The graphics in this edition are still not mind-blowing in terms of performance, but it does look noticably better than the original. Vehicle controls seem better, combat feels a little tighter and the backup knife is cool, but all in all it feels theThis is an early short review, but from what i've played the YOSE edition is worth it to the hardcore fans and new comers to the series. The graphics in this edition are still not mind-blowing in terms of performance, but it does look noticably better than the original. Vehicle controls seem better, combat feels a little tighter and the backup knife is cool, but all in all it feels the same as before.

    Basically this is a complete edition focused for new comers to the series. Unless you really love the game and want all the extras, there is no reason to re-buy this edition if you already own it. Nor is there a reason for the ridiculous amount of entitled whining you see every time one of these editions gets released. If you don't feel it's worth it, then don't buy it.

    One warning I want to give is that this edition requires a Direct X 11 video card, it will not run on the same older hardware as the original State of Decay. So that is something you'll want to double check on if you're thinking about buying it.    … Expand
  2. mi-go
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    If you love the previous one, you will love this one too.
    Forget all the bad reviews that you have read about this game, this is the same game but a lot better.
    There are still the same small bugs, but do not interfere on the fun, as on the previous one. And there a lot of new thigs: new zombies, new weapons, UI improved, new combat moves (you can run to a zombie and grab, for example,    If you love the previous one, you will love this one too.
    Forget all the bad reviews that you have read about this game, this is the same game but a lot better.

    There are still the same small bugs, but do not interfere on the fun, as on the previous one. And there a lot of new thigs: new zombies, new weapons, UI improved, new combat moves (you can run to a zombie and grab, for example, to stab it repeatedly).

    Graphics are a bit better, but this games shine because its fun. It's one of the best balanced game I have ever played, and mix really good different game genres.    … Expand
  3. Yeoman
    Jun 16, 2015
    8
    Fun! A friend recommended this game to me, and at first I was hesitant, but it was on sale on Steam, and I hadn't really played a zombie game before. The game isn't deep or anything, and doesn't have a long vanilla storyline, but it delivers what it is, very well. Cracking zombie heads, having to scavenge resources, having control over numerous characters with different strengths andFun! A friend recommended this game to me, and at first I was hesitant, but it was on sale on Steam, and I hadn't really played a zombie game before. The game isn't deep or anything, and doesn't have a long vanilla storyline, but it delivers what it is, very well. Cracking zombie heads, having to scavenge resources, having control over numerous characters with different strengths and weaknesses, it's fun.

    The characters are a bit too powerful for true realism, as one character can often kill dozens of zombies alone during a mission, but that cheesy lack of realism was funny. Plus you can bash zombie heads apart with a knee-butt, or bash their heads apart by palming their skull and slamming it into the ground. A bit overpowered survivor characters, but that's what it was all about.

    And also, if you get bored of the vanilla game, there 2 expansions. One is story driven, the other is not. Remember I said the characters were overpowered? Well, the Breakdown xpac can reset the map at a higher difficulty level at your discretion.

    Not everybody is going to like this game, but it is a niche game that delivers strongly in it's niche. I find it easy to go back to, the gameplay is simple and with some imagination, might feel a bit like a Simms game except with zombies, and you might even get attached to a character.

    Since it delivers in its niche, sticks to its roots, and is enjoyable and easy to revisit, I give this game a low-green 8, which is excellent! I await to see if they'll make an SoD2. In the meantime, if you need to have some zombie head bashing fun, with light RPG and survival elements, then this is the game you need to play.    … Expand
  4. Kreirravia
    May 1, 2015
    8
    Notice:
    Now understand before reading this two key facts: first and formost that I've only played 6 hours at the time of writing this. I will likely edit this review down the track if my opinion changes due to future gameplay. Secondly, that I have only invested $25 into State of Decay (paid $5 for the old one).
    Introduction Now onto the review itself, state of decay is a zombie    Notice:
    Now understand before reading this two key facts: first and formost that I've only played 6 hours at the time of writing this. I will likely edit this review down the track if my opinion changes due to future gameplay. Secondly, that I have only invested $25 into State of Decay (paid $5 for the old one).

    Introduction
    Now onto the review itself, state of decay is a zombie survival game. You play a community trying to survive in what ever **** walled building you can lay your hands on. The game itself is split into three gamemodes if you will: the main story, breakdown (loot the map and move onto a harder version of the map) and lifeline (I have played much of the last).

    Graphics
    Simply put the visuals feel clearer and more polished then the original game. There are a few dodgy textures here and there that feel like temp/hold overs but with some luck undead labs or modders can fix them. Also now supports 1080p which is nice.

    Gameplay
    Gameplay is much the same, you'll get the same dialog as before and you'll likely ignore it now like you did the last 100 times. A few new guns have been added (least I've been told) and there seems to be a pre-order character you can play now.

    Overall
    I'm not going to go nito the debat about if this one's better then the original or not. State of Decay: YOSE is a HD remake of one of the best zombie survivals (most likely the best one) that brings this two year old classic back from the dead (no pun intended =P).

    What remains to be seen is what Undead labs will do with this new version of their game? Will they add more content (hopefully co-op, not holding my breath there though)? or just leave this game to rot in gaming hell (ok, that one was intended :D)?    … Expand
  5. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    . The game seems harder which is a good thing! You now have a knife, and knife combat is very good!
  6. TheEmeraldShaft
    May 11, 2018
    9
    i rate this game an 8.6 out of 10
    this game is a perfect game that has so much potential but is weighted down by all the bugs and un-optimization that this games has. like for example when i was playing the base version of the game and my melee wouldn't work and i was hitting with my gun and how my car got stuck and i had to travel through hordes and a Juggernaut (luckily i managed to    i rate this game an 8.6 out of 10
    this game is a perfect game that has so much potential but is weighted down by all the bugs and un-optimization that this games has. like for example when i was playing the base version of the game and my melee wouldn't work and i was hitting with my gun and how my car got stuck and i had to travel through hordes and a Juggernaut (luckily i managed to avoid some of the hordes and the juggernaut), and sometimes there would be lag like 10 fps and i played with 2 1080's. besides the games bugs and un-optimization the game is a very immersive third person shooter survival base management game mix especially for the zombie genre    … Expand

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  1. Ragequit.gr
    Aug 31, 2015
    40
    It is sad to see such a great chance go to waste. What could otherwise have been a crowning achievement in the zombie survival genre, is basically a re-hash of the same ol' we already got two years ago with a few updated bits here and there. If you're an owner of the original SoD and its DLC's, there's no justifiable reason to get this version. If you aren't, however, do yourself a favour and get it. Yesterday.
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  2. The Jimquisition
    May 1, 2015
    50
    I love State of Decay, and that needs to be communicated with all the sincerity in the world. I love that bloody videogame...State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition is a cynical rehash that needed to be much, much more.
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  3. GameStar
    Apr 29, 2015
    81
    Quotation forthcoming.
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