7 Days to Die (2013)
7 Days to Die is a voxel-based, open world sandbox survival game.
First released
Dec 13, 2013
Developed by
The Fun Pimps, Iron Galaxy Studios
Published by
Telltale Publishing, The Fun Pimps
Platforms
Mac, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Linux
Genres
Simulation, First-Person Shooter, Action-Adventure, Block-Breaking
Themes
Horror, Post-Apocalyptic
Releases
- PC - 7 Days to Die United States
- PS4 - 7 Days to Die United States
- XONE - 7 Days to Die United States
Community reviews
Amazingly fun game, can’t stop playing
7 Days to Die is a unique experience. It is one of the many zombie survival games out there but for unknown reasons, this game feels different and superior to all of them.
Like I said, this is one of the many survival games out there. You collect resources, ammo, and weapons, fight off zombies and every seventh day you prepare for the apocalypse in which hundreds of zombies charge at you like rabid dogs (which are also present). What makes it unique for me is the atmosphere. The music, the limited resources at the start of the game and the need for raiding houses and bases to get the supplies you need. It keeps you on edge and for some reason gives you the feeling that you are actually surviving if that makes any sense. The fact that the game naturally gets harder the more days you survive, enhances this feeling.
The crafting system is well thought of. You can make a sh!t ton of items in this game, each with their own purpose. Building blocks which can be upgraded, vehicles, weapons, ammo, first aid supplies, food and much more. If you got the required items and skills, you could make a pretty decent life for yourself in the apocalypse. The many ways in which to prepare yourself for the seventh day determines your chances for survival. Do you make a underground base, do you make a fortress in a dug out pit, your possibilities are almost endless. The trader can be really helpful and doing missions to keep you occupied in the meantime is a smart move.
The AI is pretty decent, and zombies really want to murder your ass when they spot you. They are programmed in such a way that they always take the shortest route to you and if that means going trough a piece of wall that has been damaged by one point, that is the way to go. Sometimes this can work in your advance so you can prepare for it. But aside from using your own tricks and skills, the AI zombies can always find you and are not to be underestimated. The raiding of the houses is intense and keeps you on the edge of your seat (in the beginning). You never know when one of those bastards leaps out on you when you turn a corner.
The graphics in 7 Days to Die are quite nice and the detail in the world is well done, except for the plants, those are just cardboard cut outs. The weather and different biome effects are also quite good and enhance the experience. The fact that you can destroy anything in this game makes you feel more “connected” to the graphics if that makes sense.
But by far the best aspect of the game for me, is the sound and music. The music is, like I said, atmospheric and reacts to the situation you are in. It is nice and peaceful during the day and gets gloomy and dark when the apocalypse is coming.
The sound effects of the tools, weapons and zombies are one of the best I ever heard in a game, I am not joking. The sound you get when firing a blunderbuss or shotgun is simply amazing. The sound design in 7 Days to Die is something I really miss in a lot of other games. I just want to hear and feel the impact of your guns or tools when you do something, and this game does just that. 10/10
7 Days to Die is still in Alpha Early Access and has been since freaking 2013! It is updated regularly but personally I think it is time to switch to Beta or to release it fully. But because of the Early Access, the price for this game is incredibly fair and I must admit that I did not encounter that many bugs or problems.
One complaint I have with this game is that, since the Alpha 19 was released, the game has constant micro stutter, even at 60 FPS. I searched far and wide, but as far as I can tell, there is no way to fix it. When walking or running, it is manageable, but when driving, it sometimes drives me mad. Hopefully, it will be fixed in the next release.
Another minor issues are the lack of animals in the game. The animals are super rare and only occasionally you see a chicken cross the road. There are mods that fix this but in vanilla, the hunter perks are useless.
But still, I think this is a great game and it came as a total surprise when I first played it. Definitely worth the money and I would recommend it to everyone.
Like I said, this is one of the many survival games out there. You collect resources, ammo, and weapons, fight off zombies and every seventh day you prepare for the apocalypse in which hundreds of zombies charge at you like rabid dogs (which are also present). What makes it unique for me is the atmosphere. The music, the limited resources at the start of the game and the need for raiding houses and bases to get the supplies you need. It keeps you on edge and for some reason gives you the feeling that you are actually surviving if that makes any sense. The fact that the game naturally gets harder the more days you survive, enhances this feeling.
The crafting system is well thought of. You can make a sh!t ton of items in this game, each with their own purpose. Building blocks which can be upgraded, vehicles, weapons, ammo, first aid supplies, food and much more. If you got the required items and skills, you could make a pretty decent life for yourself in the apocalypse. The many ways in which to prepare yourself for the seventh day determines your chances for survival. Do you make a underground base, do you make a fortress in a dug out pit, your possibilities are almost endless. The trader can be really helpful and doing missions to keep you occupied in the meantime is a smart move.
The AI is pretty decent, and zombies really want to murder your ass when they spot you. They are programmed in such a way that they always take the shortest route to you and if that means going trough a piece of wall that has been damaged by one point, that is the way to go. Sometimes this can work in your advance so you can prepare for it. But aside from using your own tricks and skills, the AI zombies can always find you and are not to be underestimated. The raiding of the houses is intense and keeps you on the edge of your seat (in the beginning). You never know when one of those bastards leaps out on you when you turn a corner.
The graphics in 7 Days to Die are quite nice and the detail in the world is well done, except for the plants, those are just cardboard cut outs. The weather and different biome effects are also quite good and enhance the experience. The fact that you can destroy anything in this game makes you feel more “connected” to the graphics if that makes sense.
But by far the best aspect of the game for me, is the sound and music. The music is, like I said, atmospheric and reacts to the situation you are in. It is nice and peaceful during the day and gets gloomy and dark when the apocalypse is coming.
The sound effects of the tools, weapons and zombies are one of the best I ever heard in a game, I am not joking. The sound you get when firing a blunderbuss or shotgun is simply amazing. The sound design in 7 Days to Die is something I really miss in a lot of other games. I just want to hear and feel the impact of your guns or tools when you do something, and this game does just that. 10/10
7 Days to Die is still in Alpha Early Access and has been since freaking 2013! It is updated regularly but personally I think it is time to switch to Beta or to release it fully. But because of the Early Access, the price for this game is incredibly fair and I must admit that I did not encounter that many bugs or problems.
One complaint I have with this game is that, since the Alpha 19 was released, the game has constant micro stutter, even at 60 FPS. I searched far and wide, but as far as I can tell, there is no way to fix it. When walking or running, it is manageable, but when driving, it sometimes drives me mad. Hopefully, it will be fixed in the next release.
Another minor issues are the lack of animals in the game. The animals are super rare and only occasionally you see a chicken cross the road. There are mods that fix this but in vanilla, the hunter perks are useless.
But still, I think this is a great game and it came as a total surprise when I first played it. Definitely worth the money and I would recommend it to everyone.
3551 HRS Played
I haven't played a minute in the last year. I know A17 was boasting some big changes and major content!
In the beginning it was slow updating- we waited forever for very minimal change- now you wait forever and get significant changes LOL! I have had tons of fun playing this game and it's become something I would consider a 'classic' now!
In the beginning it was slow updating- we waited forever for very minimal change- now you wait forever and get significant changes LOL! I have had tons of fun playing this game and it's become something I would consider a 'classic' now!