The Walking Dead: An Exhilarating Twist on the Survival Genre - Unleashing Zombie Chaos in Project Winter!

Highlights

The Walking Dead: Betrayal is a social deduction game similar to Project Winter, but with a TWD theme, incorporating unique skills and characters.

Players assume the roles of survivors attempting to flee a region infested with zombies, all the while covert traitors conspire to impede their progress. This thrilling game incorporates survival elements, including scavenging for sustenance and navigating treacherous weather, and permits deceased players to reanimate as zombies, introducing fresh dynamics to the gameplay experience.

The walking Dead: Betrayal is a new social deduction game that combines the gameplay of Project Winter with the zombie theme. Game Rant had the opportunity to play The Walking Dead: Betrayal and compare it to other social deduction games in the genre. Social deduction games have become increasingly popular in recent years, and Among Us is a prime example of this. Another popular game in this genre is Project Winter, which has a highly positive rating on Steam. In Project Winter, players work together as survivors trying to escape a harsh wilderness, while some members of the group secretly try to undermine their efforts. The Walking Dead: Betrayal follows the same premise, but with a unique TWD twist.

Survivors vs. Traitors

In The Walking Dead: Betrayal,

six survivors embark on a perilous journey to evade a zombie-infested zone, fighting for their survival. However, amidst the group, two treacherous individuals lurk in secrecy, aiming to eliminate them. Each player assumes a distinctive role, equipped with unique abilities. For instance, the Confidant gains valuable insight into the identity of one of the traitors, while the Tailor skillfully crafts protective disguises from deceased bodies, allowing them to seamlessly navigate through hordes of zombies undetected, much like the enigmatic Whisperers from The Walking Dead comic books and TV series.

Players must utilize their skills effectively after leaving their base camp in order to obtain specific supplies for repairing a wagon necessary for escape. In their quest to find these items, players must explore nearby buildings and neighborhoods while also confronting hordes of zombies, commonly referred to as "walkers" in The Walking Dead. Additionally, players must navigate the presence of a couple of traitors who actively work against the group's best interests.

The traitors possess various tactics to disrupt the survivors' plans, such as setting traps or sabotaging the gates to prevent survivors from returning to base. The core element of social deduction games like this lies in the traitors' ability to conceal their identities while causing chaos. In The Walking Dead: Betrayal, the traitors must carefully plan their actions and avoid detection. Skilled players will not only avoid being caught, but also manipulate innocent survivors and create conflicts among them. The game provides all the necessary tools for players to execute elaborate deceptions and achieve impressive feats; however, the enjoyment depends on the quality of the individuals participating.

Survival Game Features

In The Walking Dead: Betrayal, as survivors attempt to identify the traitors and the traitors actively work to sabotage the survivors, it becomes crucial to constantly keep track of their hunger levels. The game incorporates survival mechanics, making players scavenge for food and cook it during supply runs in order to improve their chances of survival. However, due to limited inventory space and a time limit to consider, players are required to strategically decide what food to carry with them. This dilemma arises because food occupies valuable space that could alternatively be used for a more effective weapon to kill walkers or hostile players.

Additionally, weather conditions play a significant role in the game. On one occasion, while traveling in a group, we were caught in a hailstorm. To avoid taking damage, we were compelled to seek refuge inside a shipping container. As the zombies began to gather around us, a tense situation unfolded, requiring us to carefully take out the zombies while minimizing harm to our fellow survivors. These moments serve as the standout features of The Walking Dead: Betrayal, providing the game with an authentic horror atmosphere that sets it apart from other games in the genre.

Playing as a Zombie

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In most social deduction games, death marks the end. However, in The Walking Dead: Betrayal, death takes on a new form. Any unfortunate soul who perishes in the game transforms into a zombie, granting players the opportunity to control these undead creatures. Though walkers have a short lifespan, strategic utilization of these zombies can spell trouble for the surviving players. This unique twist in the social deduction formula ensures that even deceased players can continue to enjoy the game.

As the clock ticks down in a Walking Dead: Betrayal game, a storm unleashes hordes of zombies upon the players. This situation presents a thrilling experience for those who assume the role of a zombie. However, during our playthrough, there were technical difficulties with the game when this event occurred. Whether due to the overwhelming number of on-screen zombies or some other issue, there was a particular instance where all the zombies abruptly vanished, leaving us stranded in an empty void. Additionally, other participants in the test also encountered game crashes. Hopefully, these problems will be resolved before the game's official launch.

The Walking Dead: Betrayal Has Potential

The Walking Dead: Betrayal, although similar to Project Winter, has the potential to stand out in the social deduction genre. With the advantage of an established IP like The Walking Dead, it can attract a larger audience who may not have experienced Project Winter before and will likely appreciate Betrayal even more. While some adjustments may be needed for balancing and addressing technical issues, it is undoubtedly a game worth keeping an eye on.

The Walking Dead: Betrayal is in development for PC.