The Dead Await: Prologue

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Welcome to the first taste of the world of The Dead Await! We're so excited about our game that we couldn't wait to share it with you. This special Prologue offering will give you an early glimpse at the world and mechanics of the game. Get ready for an incredible experience with our deck-building open world survival RPG! The Dead Await is a deck-building open world survival RPG set in a zomb…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The art style and aesthetic of the game are highly praised, creating a cool and interesting atmosphere.
The game offers a unique blend of genres, combining RPG elements with tactical card battles and survival mechanics, which keeps players engaged.
Many players appreciate the easy achievements, making it accessible for achievement hunters while also providing a glimpse into the potential of the full game.

Some players find the gameplay boring and the character designs uninteresting, leading to a lack of engagement.
The inventory management system is criticized for being cumbersome and lacking user-friendly sorting options, which can frustrate players.
Technical issues, such as crashes during card organization and poorly executed animations, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a blend of tactical card battler mechanics and turn-based combat, complemented by world map exploration reminiscent of classic titles like Fallout and Wasteland. While some players find the gameplay engaging and rich with mechanics, others feel it can be boring, though it serves as a solid prologue for testing enjoyment and catering to achievement hunters. Overall, the game offers a diverse mix of genres and survival elements, adding depth to the experience.
- “I really loved the mix of genres and mechanics this game offers.”
- “Good prologue to test if the gameplay is enjoyable, especially for achievement hunters.”
- “From this demo, the gameplay looks very boring to me.”
- “You have tactical card battler turn-based combat, world map exploration evoking Fallout 1, 2 and Wasteland vibes, and survival mechanics like needing fuel, water, and food.”
- “There is a lot more going on mechanically than I first expected.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their cool art style and aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the interesting design and appealing visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- “The art style and general concept feel really cool.”
- “I love the whole aesthetic and art direction that was taken!”
- “Interesting design and nice visuals.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging, featuring character evolution, quests in towns, and the potential for unlockable companions through camping scenes. Players can explore a world using a board game mechanic, enhancing the narrative experience with loot and interactions. Overall, the storyline appears to be a significant draw for potential buyers.
- “We have an RPG with character evolution, cards to fight, and a board to move around the world. The story looks interesting to me too, and I will buy the game as soon as possible.”
- “Towns with quests, and from what I understood from the camping scene, there are unlockable companions.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving many companions feeling one-dimensional.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”