State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition

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  1. SIPPIO
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MY REVIEW IS TO HELP THE UNDECIDED= D E C I D E..(as all reviews 'should' be.)

    --F A C T --Xbox haters are reviewing negatively outta immature & pathetic homerism for they're Japanese console,,,,I own BOTH cause I'm a gamer, not a make believe employee of one over the other,,
    ---THIS GAME IS A VERY FUN GAME--I'll break down why,,,,
    --my grammar and typos should be proof I don't work for any company that promotes anything,,,I just enjoyed this game AND I WAS SOOOOO OFFENDED AT THE REVIEW SCORE..I've yet to meet anyone who didn't like this game.....
    ---PS4 users,,,play it on PC.. It's a fun game,,.dont deprive yourself of good games over make believe loyalty that is silly....

    ---I played this on the 360 & enjoyed it and got bored of it like all games..B U T that just means the game was playable..

    ~~This game is solo gaming at its absolute best..
    --if a game is addicting that means it's G O O D..and this game has me still wrapped. I'm glad I digital downloaded instead of disc. It's always there..
    ---concept of huge this open world.
    --after a week you will learn the full map and it's a monster circle with a highway going around it and roads and fRmland in the middle,,none of the space is 'dead-space' and it's all got loot and stuff..but you will learn the map and how to get somewhere fast..
    ---people need help similar to Dead Rising-1. And when the timer expires and you didn't help them or didn't make it in time then they either die, lose trust points or just a blown opportunity..
    ---the whole system is based on a influence score. Actually number is a better word because every time you complete a mission or kill a zombie hoard, or deliver supplies you get "influence-points" every time you remove inventory you lose whatever said item is worth..you will emmediately get a good score going and when you're inventory gets full(very late game) you use neighbors inventory box to drop you're unwanted stuff for the return on influence points..
    ---pistols and scoped guns are loads of fun with the associated perks. Like a slowdown type relex..
    -there's weapon strength and then there's line 15 most popular/common ammo like the crappy 556 and .22 and 9mm... But you'll eventually get enough .45,,,,357,,,and 762,,and the amazing .50
    -but even the cheesy .22 kills all zombies if it's a head shot from close enough..
    --guns are loud and you're silencer is is either on or off and there's 3 or 4 kinds like and the better the silencer the more shots it's silent for., think 10,,30,,and 50...
    ---no silencer means you better have a car close by and get ready to be swarmed soon. Unless youre prepared to handle em...

    ---melee hand to hand is this games bread &a butter,
    --you can pick blunt,blades, or heavy 2handed weapons.. BLUNT is easily #1 but that's opinion..
    ---and you have 4 or 5 skills that level up as you use them Oblivion/Skyrim style,,

    -all skills are stars and it's 1-7 stars
    -cardio--running
    -wits- is when you search loot. A search bar time activates.
    -fighting --Melee
    -shooting-duh
    --powerhouse-if you're character is lucky enough to have this random stat/perk, they can carry 4 items that stack in a inventory slot instead of 3 = H U G E and they are efficient with heavy weapons,,
    --and the last skills Re stuff like medicine,exercise,cooking or whatever special stat random survivors possess...these skills are mandatory to make upgrades to you're base..
    --example---All bases you'll have(1 at a time) will have a clinic. But someone proficient in medicine allows it to be upgrDed to infirmary, which speeds everything up And adds mess to you're inventory and bonuses to characters important stat like stamina and health,,.and you'll need a library to build/upgrade you're infirmary even further, and to research you're library you'll need so & so and this is what makes the solo aspect soooo addicting and fun....

    --every skill you fill up offers you a choice between two skills per skill...
    Like Cardio will offer you a choice between a bad ass roundhouse kick,my or a sweep kick..and that's EXCLUSIVE TO say blunt or edged weapon(I forget)
    --then the other weapon set will offer you decapitation or triple sprinting speed blah blah blah....

    The graphics are beautiful now,,,there is no negative to this game except it gets boring eventually like every other game does...

    ---xboxOne version is everything the 360 had, and added to it. And detracted NOTHING,,    … Expand
  2. JustinFatalx
    May 25, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing sorta lol. Yes it has issues... It's far from perfect but... the game just makes you feel like your in The Walking Dead TV show lol. Simply put I rated it 10 because I love The Walking Dead and this game just reminds me so much of it.
  3. Rock33S
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    Love it! Got it on PC, runs exceptionally better than the original and all the subtle additional content and changes are impressive! It was well worth my $20 as a player who owns the original. I would recommend anyone wanting to see the new content and changes to play through vanilla and each DLC in it's entirety. Combat, Base Building, New Missions (C.L.E.O. Supply Drops), new weapons,Love it! Got it on PC, runs exceptionally better than the original and all the subtle additional content and changes are impressive! It was well worth my $20 as a player who owns the original. I would recommend anyone wanting to see the new content and changes to play through vanilla and each DLC in it's entirety. Combat, Base Building, New Missions (C.L.E.O. Supply Drops), new weapons, new Survivors.… Expand
  4. Petersen10thMD
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    Great makeover to a great game. The replay value alone makes the 20$ purchase worth it. Being a fan of the 360 version it does all the things I enjoyed of the first only polished over.
  5. AnnicaJ
    May 8, 2015
    10
    This game annoys me because I don't like to loose survivors due to my own negligence, I need those people. I don't like taking risks, yet that is exactly the only way to get out of there. You advance, build your base and try to find a way to survive and get out. I've seen a few minor glitches, the occasional limb showing through a wall but no game stopper and nothing serious. No issuesThis game annoys me because I don't like to loose survivors due to my own negligence, I need those people. I don't like taking risks, yet that is exactly the only way to get out of there. You advance, build your base and try to find a way to survive and get out. I've seen a few minor glitches, the occasional limb showing through a wall but no game stopper and nothing serious. No issues with frame rate either, I almost wish I had that excuse when loosing Marcus to the hordes of zombies. The only thing I found a bit disappointing was the fact that they actually seem to have cleaned out the graphics sabotage completely. Not even a small one escaped them.… Expand
  6. MT-Develop
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Nice survival game! This game serves as an example for game zombie apocalypse.
    I played it for a month, I recommend!
    But be sure to play it po long, because time is running while you do not play. Simply brilliant!
  7. PyTh0N
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    This game is unic, the gameplay is fun and you need to think what you will to do when you are fighthing to the zombies, because this zombies are difficult .
  8. Sankool
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    State of decay
    If you like zombies, survival and live action this is a game for you.
    State of decay is a game bout zombies that makes you wanna survive harder than in other game because in my personal opinion i think tthat the health bar is a little to low because i notice it goes down too fast. For me its a complete game that has a lot of cool mechanics and you will have hours of fun    State of decay
    If you like zombies, survival and live action this is a game for you.
    State of decay is a game bout zombies that makes you wanna survive harder than in other game because in my personal opinion i think tthat the health bar is a little to low because i notice it goes down too fast.
    For me its a complete game that has a lot of cool mechanics and you will have hours of fun with the multiple Game modes    … Expand
  9. 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!
  10. Santana
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Top muito bom , recomendou e um ótimo game de suviver horror (um simulador de zumbi perfeito) .
  11. KaioSan
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Basic game more fun, has its bugs but still surprised me a lot, hours and hours of play, is a great game!
  12. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best survival experiences of the 360! I finished it and I am very excited for the future of the state of decay saga! Keep going!
  13. JuanJorgeperez
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST ZOMBIE SIMULATOR GAME.
    La gente tiene que experimentar este juego es muy realista lo malo es que no hay historia, los graficos no esta bien. Pero en lo general es muy adictivo, entretenido, buena dificultad, mecanicas muy inteligentes, es realista y serio es el mejor juego de simulador zombi. Es muy recoendable jugarlo    … Expand
  14. vRGODv
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Love the community aspect and perma death really makes you feel apart of the game
  15. Rysingzombie
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    I have been looking forward to State of Decay coming to Xbox One ever since I first played it on my home computer. Being that I only have a mid level computer system it didn't run as smooth as I would have liked and plus I would rather sit on my couch with a controller for a game like this. If you are a zombie fan, a GTA V fan, or just love playing sandbox free roam titles you owe it toI have been looking forward to State of Decay coming to Xbox One ever since I first played it on my home computer. Being that I only have a mid level computer system it didn't run as smooth as I would have liked and plus I would rather sit on my couch with a controller for a game like this. If you are a zombie fan, a GTA V fan, or just love playing sandbox free roam titles you owe it to yourself to pick this little Gem up! The fact that it is only $30 is an amazing deal! After playing it on my Xbox One for a few hours I can say that the graphics are a lot crisper, the gameplay and frame rate are a heck of a lot smoother, and even the lighting seemed improved (the pc version was kind of dark to me)! What is so great about this game is that you aren't just killing zombies, you are saving people, creating a community, managing items, building bases, scavenging for supplies, and doing quests! This is one of those games that sucks you in and you want to keep playing it! In fact, I think I will get back to it!… Expand
  16. Incubus96
    May 13, 2015
    9
    State Of Decay: Year One Edition is basically a port of the 360 game to the Xbox One with better textures and also includes the add ons Life Line and Breakdown. It's a open world survival horror game with resource management and the ability to play as any character you rescue and invite into your group provided you build up enough trust with them. I've really had a great time findingState Of Decay: Year One Edition is basically a port of the 360 game to the Xbox One with better textures and also includes the add ons Life Line and Breakdown. It's a open world survival horror game with resource management and the ability to play as any character you rescue and invite into your group provided you build up enough trust with them. I've really had a great time finding resources, setting up outpost and rescuing survivors as well as combating zombies.

    Now as people have mentioned the game does contain some bugs but nothing I've found to be game breaking so it didn't detract from my experience that much.    … Expand
  17. Frank_Dukes
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    I never got the chance to play state of decay for 360, but for the xbox one this game is a really nice surprise. I've never played any other game on console like it. its a survival zombie game and if you've ever played on pc or have steam you'll know that these games are rampant on the pc. It's a really popular genre that I think we will start to see more of on console. Back to the gameI never got the chance to play state of decay for 360, but for the xbox one this game is a really nice surprise. I've never played any other game on console like it. its a survival zombie game and if you've ever played on pc or have steam you'll know that these games are rampant on the pc. It's a really popular genre that I think we will start to see more of on console. Back to the game though. its an older game engine so the graphics aren't stellar , But compared to the pc they are really nice. they stand up really well when compared to the pc version in my opinion. the textures, shadows AA and draw distance are all very close on xbox one and pc. The game has a lot of replayability and is very immersive. I haven't played a survival game this fun in along time. Now that I can play this type of game on my xbox one I think I'm in LOVE! hopefully Microsoft keeps pushing out games like these between the pc and the xbox one. I think having a pc and an xbox one is the best way to game especially with all the AAA games coming out and WINDOWS 10 and DX 12 on the horizon.. I give this game a 9. based on its the first zombie survival game on console. (xbox one, Ps4) the upgrades to framerate, textures, draw distance, shadows and resolution. Plus when compared to its PC counterpart it holds up exceptionally well and I mean really no noticeable difference whatsoever. the game is super fun and very immersive for what the game is and that in my opinion makes it deserving of a big fat 9.… Expand
  18. Phangled5
    May 7, 2015
    9
    If you haven't played this game before then it is definitely worth checking out.

    The game is very immersive. You are essentially managing a base and survivors during a zombie apocalypse. There is a heavy emphasis on resource gathering/management. Also you have to level up your survivors and improve their skills by going out and clearing zombie infestations and helping neighbors.    If you haven't played this game before then it is definitely worth checking out.

    The game is very immersive. You are essentially managing a base and survivors during a zombie apocalypse. There is a heavy emphasis on resource gathering/management. Also you have to level up your survivors and improve their skills by going out and clearing zombie infestations and helping neighbors.

    To be honest I cant put my finger on it, but this game has really gripped me and there is too much going on for me to explain in a review.

    The graphics are pretty poor but it doesn't matter because the game excels in every other department.    … Expand
  19. bramvando
    Apr 30, 2015
    9
    Great game. Great atmosphere. Great price!!!
    Feels much better than the 360 and PC version.
    Definite must play title for Xbox One. of which there aren't many.
  20. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos de zumbis de sempre. Tem tudo que um jogador espera: open world, combate corporal, exploração, crafting (bem simplório mas tem) etc. Vale muito a pena, obrigatório para donos de Xbox e PC.
  21. Bub_Romero
    Apr 30, 2015
    8
    I don't understand how a person can ding a game for being a port of a 360 version when you KNEW going in that's what it was. It's like going to Chik-fil-A and **** that your chicken sammy isn't a hamburger. Yes, it is the EXACT SAME GAME as the 360 version. The fact that they have the same title should be a clue. And with that comes most of the same problems, namely frame-rate and otherI don't understand how a person can ding a game for being a port of a 360 version when you KNEW going in that's what it was. It's like going to Chik-fil-A and **** that your chicken sammy isn't a hamburger. Yes, it is the EXACT SAME GAME as the 360 version. The fact that they have the same title should be a clue. And with that comes most of the same problems, namely frame-rate and other graphical glitches. I wish they had fixed these issues, but then I also wish I looked like a shirtless Captain America. But you get both expansions included, improved resolutions, plus a $10 discount for double-dippers like myself. I think it's worth the $20 just to not have to switch my TV inputs every time I want to play it.… Expand
  22. HH13thGhOsT
    Apr 28, 2015
    8
    Let's be very honest about this game. It was great on 360, and it's even better on One. Is it perfect, not a chance, is it fun and consuming, completely! Here is a great way to justify your purchase. If you are looking for a totally polished triple A zombie destroying fast paced apocalypse style game, turn away. SODYOSE is great at what it does, and for the price, it's a very good optionLet's be very honest about this game. It was great on 360, and it's even better on One. Is it perfect, not a chance, is it fun and consuming, completely! Here is a great way to justify your purchase. If you are looking for a totally polished triple A zombie destroying fast paced apocalypse style game, turn away. SODYOSE is great at what it does, and for the price, it's a very good option to choose when you want to consume a large portion of your life into finding survival gear, building shelters and forts, improving your communities strengths and weaknesses in fighting, medical, and more. Current owners of the original can purchase this title for less than the cost of the 2 DLC's realeased on 360 ($21) which I never played, so for me, it's a win win! It comes off as more of a real life sim (though zombies and this situation would never be real life) by improving characters survivability skills the more you use them in different situations. Ultimately you must constantly switch between characters due to fatigue and possible infections. Fatigue can often be controlled by increasing your stamina skill, or when it begins to drop a bit, drink an energy drink.
    Searching for resources is very rewarding, and you don't always want to engage the zombies due to weapon frailty. Weapons are fun to collect and most characters will have specific strengths like blunts, (not the kind you smoke) sharps, and firearms. Instant kills with stealth are very gratifying and a good way to avoid the hordes. I only played this for about 4 hours the night it came out, but considering my experience with the original and based off what i experienced, this will for sure be money well spent, and a lot of missed hours of sleep at night. The one thing this game is missing and would benefit greatly from is online co-op. Sad they did not include it, but it is still a killer single player game. Graphically, it is an arcade title, but a good one at that. There are still the occasional "through the wall" limbs you can see, and minor glitches, but nothing game changing. I highly recommend this title and hope people can see the good in what games are trying to do rather than looking for mistakes and problems, trust me, games are more enjoyable that way.    … Expand
  23. Ahamilt0n
    Apr 29, 2015
    8
    The graphic overhaul wasnt impressive but thats my only complaint. I really enjoyed the first game and this is no different. I picked the controller back up after a year and Im finding myself loving as much as the 360 version. I can't tell you all the changes they made but its basically the same as the 360 version which may turn previous owners off BUT if you've never played it I highlyThe graphic overhaul wasnt impressive but thats my only complaint. I really enjoyed the first game and this is no different. I picked the controller back up after a year and Im finding myself loving as much as the 360 version. I can't tell you all the changes they made but its basically the same as the 360 version which may turn previous owners off BUT if you've never played it I highly recommend it.

    It was originally a Xbox Arcade title and still feels like one on the Xbox One so dont complain about minor graphic issues or glitches. Its done a wonderful job of blending lots of elements together and I look forward to a State of Decay 2.... WITH MULTIPLAYER.

    If you're looking for a zombie game skip Dead Rising and Dying Light.    … Expand
  24. Slevin310
    May 1, 2015
    8
    I said if this game wasn't so riddled with bugs and glitches, if the framerate wouldn't slow down to a crawl every time you did anything like run or drive I would change my review. Looks like I got my wish. I didn't care too much for the graphics, they weren't good but I don't care too much about graphics. Visual performance however is a completely different story. This game on the 360 ranI said if this game wasn't so riddled with bugs and glitches, if the framerate wouldn't slow down to a crawl every time you did anything like run or drive I would change my review. Looks like I got my wish. I didn't care too much for the graphics, they weren't good but I don't care too much about graphics. Visual performance however is a completely different story. This game on the 360 ran terribly and would constantly crash.

    That, along with many other issues have been fixed. But you ask "well I already played it on 360, why bother play it again?" and to that I say... uhm I dunno. They have added a lot of new things, if you're someone who could play this game through again, they certainly give you a reason to do so. Does it warrant another purchase though? I'd say yes, but get it now while it's on discount. Returning players of State of Decay from the 360 will be given a 33% discount. Making the entire bundle; State of Decay: Year One - Survival Edition: Day One which includes all DLC Lifeline and Breakdown + an add-on pack. All for the low low price of 20 bucks. Not bad.

    New missions, new designs, new textures and some new weapons. All on a much better visual performance and it definitely has better graphics... if you care about that sort of thing. If you enjoyed it on 360, you'll like it even better on Xbox One. Question is, are you interested enough to buy it again? I said yes and I'm happy with my decision, it's the fun sandbox zombie survival game I've come to love even more. When you aren't focused on how bad the framerate is, how many times your game crashes, how the textures don't pop in till much later and why the hell your car is crashing into nothing... the game truly shines at what it wants to provide. Addictive zombie bashin sandbox survival game. I haven't had any of the performance problems on the 360 aside from a few seconds of lag from the autosave feature.    … Expand
  25. Grantith
    May 10, 2015
    8
    Well, the contrast between main story line and open world side quests provide a wide verity of things to do to keep ones self busy. The game mechanics are complementary to a young gamer trying to achieve a full synopsis of the zombie apocalypse. The only down side to this game is the inadequate amount of construction materials when they are a imperative aspect of the game.
  26. GainesvilleGuy
    May 15, 2015
    8
    Somehow I missed this on the xbox360 so this was a new experience for me, and I have to say I was very impressed. I'm not a big zombie genre fan, but I am a survival fan and this game nails that pretty well. The campaign mode (base game) was too easy I think, and I thought the story missions were kind of stupid. I actually was thinking while I played "I sure wish they did this just asSomehow I missed this on the xbox360 so this was a new experience for me, and I have to say I was very impressed. I'm not a big zombie genre fan, but I am a survival fan and this game nails that pretty well. The campaign mode (base game) was too easy I think, and I thought the story missions were kind of stupid. I actually was thinking while I played "I sure wish they did this just as pure survival and made it harder" not realizing that was EXACTLY what the Breakdown mode was LOL. I almost didn't play the Breakdown mode because I saw that the reviews for that (from 360) were kind of low. Well, those reviews were WRONG (in my opinion of course).

    Breakdown mode is where this game became fun for me. Basically taking the base game and making it a pure survival experience, and increasing the difficulty and giving you objectives to complete in order to unlock new survivors. Once you get several levels in the game gets to a perfect level of difficulty.

    However, I think there was some variety that was lacking that finally got me weary of continuing. If they somehow incorporated the Diablo/Borderlands methods of constantly throwing out increasingly difficult and randomly varying enemies, along with maybe a few additional survival systems, then this game would be much better and I'd still be playing. But I'm done now as it did eventually get very samey.    … Expand
  27. angryreviewer82
    May 15, 2015
    8
    The Walking Dead anyone? Best zombie game since a long time IMHO, even if it has some tech problems that don't compromise the experience if you like the idea of an open world game filled with undeads. RPG like stuff too!
  28. zomboidmike
    May 16, 2015
    8
    That's a port but stays as the best zombie game avaialbe. It's not Telltale but great anyway, you know, shooting and killing undeads is fun and RPG elements make it better
  29. sbuenger
    Jul 10, 2015
    8
    Generally a good game.Unique features, such as your characters dying forever and not being able to save. Genuinely makes you afraid to die in game. Picked it up 50% off and for that price it was worth it. Overall a fun experience for the price.
  30. OneManReviews
    Jun 2, 2015
    8
    State of Decay is a very good game for the Xbox one and with the other expansions they are even better and for only about $25AU there is no reason to hate this game..... Because if we are getting games for this price that is awesome!! The game has only a few problems..... One being that I was wanting more out of it and expecting bit more out of this game but didn't get that.... It is aState of Decay is a very good game for the Xbox one and with the other expansions they are even better and for only about $25AU there is no reason to hate this game..... Because if we are getting games for this price that is awesome!! The game has only a few problems..... One being that I was wanting more out of it and expecting bit more out of this game but didn't get that.... It is a bit repetitive but it is repetitive where you look in houses for food and medicine but everywhere is pretty different and the map isn't too big but I love this game and I think any people who like zombie games and like the survival scene then this game is probably for you.... Also one more thing that is a bit annoying and stupid is that they should have put Coop in the game it would have been better to play with your friend together while surviving the apocalypse..... For the price we should all get this game because this is the price most games should cost!!!!… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. DarkStation
    Jun 30, 2015
    80
    State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition doesn’t do much to standout from the original version of the game. Bugs, glitches, and other issues consistently drag down the experience but the sheer amount content, exhilarating survival elements, and solid gameplay saves the day leaving us with hours of fun inside this zombie playground.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Jun 8, 2015
    70
    State of Decay, in this Year One Edition, has confirmed to be a good title for all fans of the survival genre, with a constant struggle against the zombies that will never let a moment of respite, constantly forcing us to seek new resources to survive.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    May 26, 2015
    80
    State of Decay was one of the best Xbox Live Arcade titles to grace the 360 during its ten year life span and arguably one of the console’s best games full stop. This new updated edition is a step in the right direction.
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