A 225 km2 open world post-soviet state wiped out by an unknown infection. Go Solo, team up with friends or take on the world as you choose your path in this brutal and chilling landscape using whatever means you stumble upon to survive.
Since I'm giving this mod a one, I guess that there should be some explanation. I love the concept, don't get me wrong. There are too many issues with the repeated scenarios that I, as a new DayZ player, am faced with. Here's what is happening. This isn't a technical issue. Just what happens when a new visitor to a game tries it out for the first time.
I'll spawn on a beach. Checking out my gear I have...
A bandage, can of beans, backpack, flashlight (no batteries)
So, I take off down the road or run into the woods. Then, I realize there's nothing to drink. So, off to find something.
Zombies, easy to deal with.
Find a lootable area. Yeah, not that hard.
In than out... no water.
Every time I've found a place with water or food.
Zip, smack, broken bones. Few more times, dead.
The "You are Dead" hand gets old really quick when you haven't played or been able to actually do anything in a game.
I've played plenty of tough games but, there is a loss for words when it comes to the experience of solo running in DayZ.
"Welcome to DayZ, you only play for a short time and forget the reason why you quit last time."
There is no rewarding feeling when playing this mod. Overall, great concept, extremely fail execution. Yes, I know it's Alpha. When it's done though? Gamers playing this for the first time aren't going to recommend it unless they have a group already.
"This is not co-op survival. It's just PvP with zombies on the side. There's no reason to be social here. Find a group elsewhere and hope they play long enough for you to actually do anything. Wait, there isn't anything to do here. Welcome to DayZ. :)"