Dawn of the Dead & Land of the Dead

Yet another heat of zombie movies and more inspiration for our upcoming title. This time the homework consisted of some more recent Romero classics including “Dawn of the Dead” and “Land of the Dead”. Both movies are pretty awesome in several ways and thus highly recommendable. Though one can’t point the few corny aspects which is simply part of the genre out – we rather want to celebrate the cool aspects. A part from Dennis Hopper in the role of the villain, we particularly liked the idea of how the survivors had to plunder the stores for supplies in the unsafe zombie infested zones of the city. Our game producer loved the opening scene of X where the Y arrives at the once friendly suburban neighborhood which has turned into a dead zone full a mayhem and gore. Check it out:

Zombie Pandemic Press release

We have been asked by a couple of other blogs for a press release… well here u go. Please feel free to spread the infection by using part of all of it as you please  

(What is) Zombie Pandemic?
Zombie Pandemic is a browser based zombie adventure game currently in development by a group of independent developers from Copenhagen who all share an interest for games and particularly George A. Romero cult movies. 

The Storyline / A storyline is spreading!
The details of the storyline have not yet been disclosed but will include a classic zombie plot using a virus as an excuse to turn the streets into a zombie infested danger zone. 
As a player you are one of the survivors who will have to make it to the safe zone aiding other survivors and without getting eaten by the zombies. The game is free PPBG (persistent browser based game) similar to games such as Urban Dead, Travian and Gladiatus. The Zombie Pandemic storyline will be just like the virus – spreading in a rich, ambient environment that YOU and your fellow survivors create. 

Gore In Legio
The zombies are brought back to life with rich illustrations and rotten soundtracks. Feast your eyes on acclaimed illustrator Rune Bødker’s creepy imagery

Game Features / Much more than hack’n’slash
Other aspects which makes Zombie Pandemic different is the fact that the game will feature enriched RPG elements, including advanced combat, a skill tree and use of realistic navigation on a real world map which will consist of hundreds of locations offering even more game events and quests in a rich storyline. 

The MMO Approach / Massive Outbreaks
The project has been underway for 8 months and is expected to be another 4-5 months before the game launches. What makes the game concept fascinating is the MMO approach allowing several thousands of gamers to be part in one big zombie outbreak scenario.

Tune into www.zombiepandemic.com and check it out if you like – and please spread the word!

Day of the Dead 2: Contagium

The worst zombie movie we have yet seen is without a doubt “ Day of the Dead 2: Contagium”. It actually starts off pretty cool with a cynical slaughter of zombie infected people by the military taking absolute no chance of spreading the virus. Shortly after the opening scene you realize that it is about to turn into a pretty lousy movie with bad dialogue, wooden acting in a storyline which doesn’t seem to ever really capture your interest. Shortly after we watched the movie we realized that it had a imdb score of meager 2.3… no wonder we say. Don’t be fooled by the actually rather cool trailer

 

New prelaunch site is now live

Our new prelaunch site is now live featuring some more game concept art and info on the game. Hope you enjoy it and don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter in order to be adviced on when the game goes live.

Become a friend of Zombie Pandemic on facebook

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