Scheming Through the Zombie Apocalypse Ep2: Caged
- April 16, 2024
- Entertainment Forge
Get on Steam"Scheming Through the Zombie Apocalypse Ep2: Caged" continues the adventure of Hank and Larry, two small animals using their salesman skills to survive the apocalypse. Players guide them in manipulating others to scavenge for loot from the safety of a van, making tough decisions and trading with various characters. Experience a unique blend of strategy, negotiation, and survival in a chaotic, zombie-filled world.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredibly funny with sharp, witty dialogue and excellent voice acting that enhances the characters' interactions.
- The hand-drawn art style and expressive character animations create a visually appealing experience that complements the humor.
- Unique gameplay mechanics focus on persuasion and strategy rather than combat, providing a refreshing twist to the zombie genre.
- Limited interactivity and passive gameplay may not appeal to players looking for more action or engagement.
- The short playtime of around 2 hours might leave some players wanting more content and exploration opportunities.
- Repetitive scenarios and long cutscenes can detract from the overall experience, making replaying certain sections tedious.
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Scheming Through the Zombie Apocalypse Ep2: Caged" is widely praised for its blend of dark and snarky wit, complemented by excellent voice acting and a quirky art style. Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to balance comedic elements with genuine emotional depth, while also allowing players to navigate conversations that can veer into edgy territory. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of clever storytelling and unconventional humor, particularly those who enjoy a humorous take on survival in a zombie-infested world.
“Incredibly funny and the voice acting is excellent.”
“The jokes land with both snarky and dark humor.”
“What sets Caged apart is its ability to balance humor with genuine heart.”
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of "Scheming Through the Zombie Apocalypse Ep2: Caged" follows the humorous and manipulative antics of Hank and Larry, a rabbit and dog duo, as they navigate a zombie-infested world. The narrative is enriched by a hand-drawn art style and expressive animations, making for a visually engaging experience. Players' choices significantly impact the storyline, leading to unexpected twists and dark humor, appealing to those who enjoy clever storytelling and witty dialogue.
“Scheming Through the Zombie Apocalypse Ep2: Caged is a narrative-driven adventure game that continues the story of Hank and Larry, a rabbit and dog duo navigating a zombie-infested world.”
“Every decision you make feels meaningful, shaping the story in unexpected ways and keeping you on your toes until the very end.”
“Interesting story, beautiful art style, lots of humor/dark humor, gambling, manipulation, and you can even get the scavengers killed with your choices.”
“It's a short choices-based game that continues the story of Hank and Larry, who are basically trying to get people to do their dirty work (scavenge for loot) in the apocalypse because they don't want to get their paws dirty or take the risks as they manipulate everyone around them.”
“I hope we won't have to wait another 7 years to get part 3, if there will be a part 3, judging from the end of the story of ep2!”
“I would recommend this game if you have some humor even though the game is about ripping off your scavengers; this is my type of story, and a lot of plot twists.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics that prioritize persuasion and strategy over traditional combat, offering a fresh take on the zombie genre. However, some players may find the experience too passive due to its heavy reliance on dialogue choices and limited action, making it more suitable for fans of narrative-driven adventures rather than those seeking intense gameplay. Overall, it presents a decent, indie-developed experience that may not lead to a sequel.
“The game emphasizes persuasion and strategy over combat, requiring players to convince other animals to scavenge for them, adding a fresh twist to the zombie genre.”
“Consider it a very short narrative game in which you may simply enjoy some enjoyable indie-developed gameplay.”
“Some players may find the gameplay too passive, as it focuses heavily on dialogue choices with minimal action sequences.”
“While it may not appeal to those seeking action-packed gameplay, it provides a refreshing experience for fans of narrative-driven adventures.”
“With a bit of added gameplay; know that if you get this it will probably never get a sequel, though you will be helping its chances.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their artistic presentation, featuring a quirky hand-drawn art style and vibrant colors that enhance the storytelling and humor. Expressive character animations contribute to a visually appealing experience that complements the game's unique narrative elements.
“- Artistic presentation: the hand-drawn art style and expressive character animations enhance the storytelling, creating a visually appealing experience.”
“The game's art style is delightfully quirky, with vibrant colors and expressive characters that perfectly complement the off-the-wall humor.”
“Graphics: cartoon”
“My favorite part of this game is by far the art style though.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its branching narrative and multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and character interactions.
“But perhaps what impressed me the most is the branching narrative and multiple endings, which add a ton of replay value.”
“Amazing characters and also great replay value in seeing all the different outcomes!”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as very good, enhancing the overall experience and contributing positively to the atmosphere.
