Just finished season one and two of "The walking dead" now I'm in the mood to kill zombies. Looking for a good pc shooter that is Single player! Seeks like so many are MMO or group play oriented....can't have that. Any recommendations?
Several of the Resident Evil games are single player. If you want a less serious game try Killing Floor or Borderlands: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned.
I've seen a few cheap indies that are basically just mowing down lots of zombies. One-trick ponies, as there's not much else to it from what I gathered.
A new beta was released of Project Zomboid a couple weeks ago, but that's more a Zombie Survival game so you'll mostly be running away from them, unless there aren't many, and searching for goodies to stock up in a barricaded fortress of your choosing. The map area isn't huge yet (six zones I think) and it's still not feature complete (although it has the basics in it to play a full game). So I dunno if you'd get into this one yet.
It's been kinda hard to tear myself away once I've started a game, so that's a good sign. Seems like time flies by so quickly, and the water system is supposed to stop in a week ( no more tap water) and then power will go out in about two. It goes by really fast when I'm looting some deserted home or something and gets dark quick (when even more zombies are about). :-\
http://projectzomboid.com/blog/index.php/tldr-just-give-me-the-jist/
There is a series called Zombie Shooter. There's a Zombie Shooter 2 out, evidentally. http://www.sigma-team.net/games/action/zombie-shooter-2.html Has a demo too.
From what I gathered from the demo I tried (of the first one IIRC??) it was just walk around and blast zombies away (and some mutated ones) while racking up points and picking up ammo.
Zomboid sounds perfect. I don't want mindless killing....I want to feel immersed, desperate and scared...just like real life.
you could try fort zombie http://www.kerberos-productions.com/games/fort-zombie/ (http://www.kerberos-productions.com/games/fort-zombie/) graphics aren't the best but it's fun. Their are a number of mods for it also, my personal favorite is the Romero mod that removes some of the special zombies and replaces them with the normal ones.
The Romero mod for Fort Zombie would make it better, sounds like.
I got scared of playing that game because even though it has bad graphics from 2001, that made my eyes ache since it's also in 3D, it ran my video card extremely hot. That and some of the 'special' zombies were kinda dumb I thought (but the Romero mod would fix that I guess).
Personally, I prefer an isometric view for my RPGs so I play Project Zomboid over that one, even though it's only in an early beta stage. I'm pretty sure they're both dirt cheap, though, so trying both is always an option. :D
Alright, I know you said single player, but I cannot recommend Day Z highly enough. Even though it is strictly multiplayer, you definitely play in your own world...unless you're fortunate enough to find someone to team up with. That is unlikely- if you see someone....well, you probably won't see them because they'll see you first, murder you, and steal all of your stuff.
Day Z is a mod for ARMA 2 + Combined Operations. There are a whole crap load of servers, but your account is persistent through all of them (so if you save/end on Dallas2 server and then the next day log onto the Moscow1 server, your character remains the same with the same gear, etc.). The whole game is about survival, in that you have to eat and drink to stay alive so you spend the whole game scrounging around for supplies while avoiding zombies. Further, it's anything goes so if you see another player you can kill each other at any time which adds to the paranoia aspect.
A simple google and/or youtube search will turn up everything you need to know. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it. It is maybe a bit frustrating until you get the hang of it, but it's not easy, that's for sure.
I didn't like Day Z for the following reasons.
1) I couldn't install it properly since I am using ARMA X which seems to be not 100% compatible. My 3D character is invisible and I cannot seem to show the debug monitor. I don't grow tired, hungry, etc.
2) Even if I get to join a server, I cannot see the players and zombies. Sometimes I am transported to a blank map. Probably some bugs.
3) Nothing much in the game except shooting zombies or other players. Shoot zombies to get loot? But they don't give you much. Most of the time, you avoid killing zombies because they spawn and chase you when you start shooting? Then what are the guns for? Shoot other players? Yes. That's a fun and nasty way to get loot but not a lot of people do this at least in my experience. Most are cooperating. There is no real goal or quests. Too much of a sandbox.
But it was fun while it lasted though. And may get better once they release a final version once they sort out my problems.
Thx toonces...can't d mp though. I'm not going tobe killed every 5 minutes by a 16 year old so he can take my box lunch I just found. Too frustrating. Really, thats why i quit playing call of duty. Anyway, I guess i will try a resident evil.
If you can get over the single-player requirement, I'd recommend Left 4 Dead.
@Jomni- well, if you had that many issues with the game, how can you possibly evaluate it? I mean, I get it that you didn't enjoy it, but unless you see what it really has to offer bug-free I don't think you get true experience.
@Mike- I respect your decision, but I wish I could convince you to give it a try. I played for about 6 hours before I finally got sniped by somebody. I doubt there are many 16 year olds playing. This is a thinking man's game. It is not run and gun by any means. It's more about tons of patience, stealth, and general paranoia. You really should look into it some, especially if you already have Combined Operations. The mod is free. If you don't have ARMA+CO, I don't know that I'd say buy it for just this mod, although for $20 or less I'd say it's a very good deal.
Sorry I can't be more help.
Quote from: Toonces on July 12, 2012, 10:27:35 PM
@Jomni- well, if you had that many issues with the game, how can you possibly evaluate it? I mean, I get it that you didn't enjoy it, but unless you see what it really has to offer bug-free I don't think you get true experience.
Probably played 8 hours before deciding to get rid of it from my ARMA 2 install. I actually liked it. Just need to wait for the cleaned up non-Beta version. I would definitely buy this if they charge for it.
I don't have combined ops....have arma 2 and operation arrowhead.
I think that's all you need. My box for CO says it comes with the original ARMA2 and Op Arrowhead. You install both into the same folder and it "becomes" Combined Operations.
If you decide to do Day Z, let me know here because installing it isn't intuitive. It's not hard, but it took me some experimentation to figure out the precise steps you need to follow if starting from scratch.
Well what the hell...its free right? Ok, let me download it and take a peek. I will pm you for some 'structions....thanks man.
Toonces, I'm a bit confused. Seems to be two different auto.installers....Worrom and six updater...which one did you use?
Hmmm....I'm not sure. I downloaded like 6 or 7 files and installed it that way. It was quite a while ago.
Here are the installation instructions I posted a while back:
Install ARMA 2.
Start ARMA 2, start a mission, close ARMA 2.
Install Operation Arrowhead INTO THE SAME FOLDER as ARMA 2. This will create a shortcut called "Combined Operations".
Patch Op Arrowhead to version 1.6 (very important!). This will install the lite versions of PMC and Brits. You need these to get Day Z to work.
Start "Combined Operations". Start a mission. Exit from mission and Op Arrowhead.
Then create the @DayZ/Addons folder. Copy/paste all of the unzipped DayZ files into there (should be 14 total).
Start Combined Operations. Ensure the @DayZ mod is enabled. Exit C Ops.
Finally, create your shortcut and edit the point so that it has "-nosplash -mod=@Dayz" and you should be good to go. You have to do every one of these steps in the order I said. If you miss a step, you have to uninstall and start over.
Ok...seems they have an auto installer system buy I'm having trouble. Some other system as well. Trying both. If they don't work, i will clean up everything via steam and do it manually. One other question...can I drop.into any server or are there invites required? I kinda want to drop.into the world and roam around without having to talk to.people.
There should be dozens of servers available you can drop into without an invite (I like the Dallas series servers).
Man, installing with six updated was a breeze. Auto install basically. Problem is that the new beta is bugged and gives a waiting message indefinitely...hoping for an update
I think you need to update Arma.
"Developer's Note:
* Make sure you run ArmA2 Beta build 94759 or above"
I have it on steam....shouldn't it auto update?
It wont install beta patches. Check DayZ forums for steam issues. I got the GG version.
Ok. Downloads it from atomic gamer. That did the trick! Now I have to figure out how to play arma.
I can drop.into any server and its the same "world" right
Pretty much. There are a few who aren't connnected to the hive, but i think most say so in the server name. Now remember to not try to connect to a "old" server or you may lose your gear. You propably will one way or another anyway. Try not to get too attached to gear, the hunt for new gear is fun.
Link to a map i tab to. http://dayzdb.com/map
See what kind of server you prefer, i'm not any good but i still prefer to play on servers without more crutches. I noticed that most ppl like to use 3rd person so the servers that do not allow that most times seem to have free slots. Why would i wanna play with people that can peek around corners without sticking out their head anyway?
1st person makes me puke. So I go 3rd person when I get dizzy.
But 1st person has advantages as well. No 3d model head blocking your view.
Wtf is up with the "Benny hill" über speed on the aggro-ing zombies? Not very Romero-like
Quote from: Nefaro on July 11, 2012, 09:56:21 PM
The Romero mod for Fort Zombie would make it better, sounds like.
I got scared of playing that game because even though it has bad graphics from 2001, that made my eyes ache since it's also in 3D, it ran my video card extremely hot. That and some of the 'special' zombies were kinda dumb I thought (but the Romero mod would fix that I guess).
Personally, I prefer an isometric view for my RPGs so I play Project Zomboid over that one, even though it's only in an early beta stage. I'm pretty sure they're both dirt cheap, though, so trying both is always an option. :D
Got a link or directions to the Romero mod? Sounds just like what Fort Zombie needs.
Here is the link to the forum page over at Kerberos http://www.kerberos-productions.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=26076 (http://www.kerberos-productions.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=26076)
Quote from: jomni on July 16, 2012, 01:22:11 AM
1st person makes me puke. So I go 3rd person when I get dizzy.
But 1st person has advantages as well. No 3d model head blocking your view.
I'm guessing the base game has some ignorantly small Field Of View, then? That's what makes me ill in most 1st person shooters these days - the FOV doesn't fit into my widescreen resolution, and thus my perceived field of vision, properly. Brain expects to see a specific FOV + f'd up game FOV shows something smaller = headache, nausea when moving view.
>:(
Quote from: Deadskin on July 16, 2012, 08:43:24 PM
Here is the link to the forum page over at Kerberos http://www.kerberos-productions.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=26076 (http://www.kerberos-productions.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=26076)
Sweet! Thank you :D