Dead Season

get Dead State instead, way better

Dead Season is a fun and short turn based game. The missions are mostly the same idea, being that you grab an item or flip a switch so you can move forward. They're are a few different ones where you barricade yourself in, or have to survive a certain amount of rounds. But with it's short length it doesn't become tedious. You have four characters accompanied by a mediocre skill tree. There's a perk that allows you to not use an AP when you reload. But the only gun that reloads is the double barrel shotgun. But the shotgun swaps accuracy with a cone damage effect. But because you have such a low chance with hitting anything it's worthless compared to the pistol, rifle or Sniper. And there's a perk that allows you to heal yourself if you heal an ally. But I never used med kits because I was always keeping my distance after the third mission. I would have liked to see perks with AOE or area control to switch up the game play. Or perks where you could crit from the back. Maybe even a perk where you could get temporary health points if you got three or five melee kills with a character. I think these perks alone would give the game a better variety and/or better entice me to replay the game. I hope Snail Bite don't stop making games. Just adjust some things and add more variety and I'm there. I think Dead Season is a good game. If you're a turn based fan I recommend picking it up on sale.

Sou fã de jogos táticos e ambientações que envolvem coisas mais apocalípticas como o Cyberpunk e o universo zumbi. Aqui é um jogo um pouco curto, com poucas variações de fases, mas achei interessante o tipo diferente de abordagem: você erra muito tiros e porradas, então você têm mais que fugir e/ou ser rápido para fazer às coisas do que matar zumbi e pessoas. Acaba sendo um pouco difícil o jogo e deveras chato para quem não curte. Dou meu voto e confiança para à empresa e que esta experiência, possam criar outros jogos táticos maiores e mais elaborados. 06/10

Gioco tattico a turni, ambientato durante un’apocalisse zombie, in stile “The walking dead”. Il gioco consisterà in 13 missioni che dovrete affrontare con il vostro gruppo di 4 sopravvissuti per cercare una via di fuga dalla situazione poco piacevole nella quale siete intrappolati. Ogni personaggio disporrà di 4 punti azione, utili per muoversi, attaccare, utilizzare oggetti e così via. Gli zombi che affronterete sono di diversi tipi e in ogni missione, in breve tempo, saranno in numero soverchiante e questo è uno degli aspetti che ho trovato più riuscito del gioco, ovvero la costante impressione di trovarsi braccati e con la necessità di risolvere la missione (arrivare in un determinato punto, trovare della benzina per l’auto, barricare porte e finestre della casa nella quale volete passare la notte e così via) piuttosto che uccidere ogni singolo zombi, che comunque continueranno ad arrivare ad ogni turno nei vari punti di “ingresso” della mappa. Anche il rumore che farete (quindi sparare ad esempio) influirà sul numero di zombi in arrivo e se raggiungerete un certo livello nel corso di uno stesso turno, gli zombi diventeranno “furiosi” raddoppiando di fatto i loro punti azione (solitamente due). Le missioni sono predeterminate ed avrete la possibilità (in 4 occasioni) di prendere una strada piuttosto di un'altra, determinando quindi una sequenza potenzialmente diversa di missioni da affrontare se avrete voglia di rigiocarlo una volta terminato. Grafica pulita e piacevole, sonoro adeguato al contesto. Totalmente tradotto e sottotitolato in italiano, il che è sempre un plus. Direi che la pecca è la durata, si può concludere in meno di 10 ore e obiettivamente la rigiocabilità è prossima allo zero. Nonostante quanto sopra, le mie 10 ore sono passate piacevolmente e ho gradito il gioco, quindi giudizio positivo, ma da prendere solamente in grosso sconto, idealmente non oltre i 5 €.

Very similar to the board game Zombicide, which is a good thing. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a straight forward, turn-based, zombie fighting game. Also...Dead Season 2, where are you?

Oprawa graficzna bardzo fajna, sama gra nudna i schematyczna. Potwierdzam opinie innych o częstym pudłowaniu... pudła na odległości PB są bardzo irytujące. Polecam Phoenix Point lub X-com'y

Dead Season is a grim and unforgiving tactical survival game that captures the desperation of a zombie apocalypse far better than most modern undead-themed titles. Instead of turning players into unstoppable action heroes armed with endless weapons, the game focuses on vulnerability, fear, and difficult decision-making. Developed by Snail Bite and published by Iceberg Interactive, the experience centers on a small group of survivors trying to stay alive in a world collapsing under the weight of infection and violence. Every mission feels tense because survival is never guaranteed, and even small mistakes can quickly lead to disaster. The gameplay blends turn-based strategy with survival horror mechanics in a way that constantly pressures the player. Battles are not designed around domination or flashy combat sequences. Instead, players must carefully manage movement, ammunition, positioning, and noise levels while navigating maps crowded with infected enemies. One of the game’s smartest mechanics is its use of sound as a threat. Loud weapons and reckless actions attract additional zombies, turning every gunshot into a tactical risk. This system forces players to think carefully before engaging enemies directly, making stealth and resource conservation just as important as combat skill. The combat itself feels methodical and intense. Characters are fragile, resources are limited, and enemy numbers can become overwhelming quickly if players lose control of the situation. Unlike many strategy games where stronger units eventually trivialize encounters, Dead Season maintains a constant sense of danger throughout the campaign. Even experienced survivors remain vulnerable, which helps preserve the oppressive atmosphere from beginning to end. The game excels at making players feel trapped inside desperate situations where survival often depends on improvisation rather than brute force. Mission variety also plays an important role in keeping the experience engaging. The campaign features multiple handcrafted scenarios built around scavenging, escaping dangerous zones, rescuing survivors, and surviving overwhelming attacks. Rather than repeating the same objectives constantly, the game introduces different environmental challenges and tactical situations that force players to adapt their strategies. Some maps reward slow and cautious movement, while others create intense pressure by surrounding players with rapidly growing hordes. This variation prevents the gameplay loop from becoming repetitive and reinforces the unpredictability of the apocalypse setting. Narratively, Dead Season chooses a grounded and straightforward approach. The story follows a small collection of ordinary people attempting to survive as society collapses around them. Instead of focusing on large-scale conspiracies or exaggerated drama, the game keeps its attention on human survival and emotional exhaustion. The survivors are not portrayed as legendary heroes but as desperate individuals trying to make impossible decisions in terrible circumstances. This grounded tone helps strengthen the emotional weight of the experience, even if the story itself remains relatively simple. The visual design complements the atmosphere effectively. The top-down perspective creates a tactical overview during combat while still preserving tension through dark environments and claustrophobic locations. Abandoned streets, ruined buildings, and blood-covered interiors all contribute to the bleak tone of the world. The comic-inspired presentation style also works surprisingly well, giving cutscenes and character moments a gritty visual identity without requiring massive production values. While the graphics are not technically groundbreaking, the art direction succeeds at creating a world that feels hopeless and dangerous. Sound design is another area where the game performs well. The distant groans of zombies, echoing gunfire, and quiet ambient effects all help maintain constant tension. Music is used sparingly, allowing moments of silence and environmental noise to build unease naturally. This restrained approach strengthens immersion because the game rarely tries to artificially force emotion through overly dramatic soundtracks. Instead, the atmosphere emerges organically from the constant threat surrounding the player. Character progression adds depth without breaking the game’s balance. Survivors gradually improve through gained abilities and specialization, allowing players to shape their team according to preferred strategies. Some characters become more effective fighters while others provide support or utility roles. However, progression never completely removes the feeling of vulnerability. Even upgraded characters can die quickly if players become careless, which keeps every mission tense regardless of how much experience the team gains. The game does have some limitations. The campaign is smaller in scope compared to massive tactical RPGs, and the story follows familiar zombie apocalypse themes without introducing many major surprises. Certain difficulty spikes can also feel punishing, especially when missions suddenly overwhelm players with large enemy groups. Additionally, the game’s harsh survival mechanics may frustrate players looking for a more casual or power-driven tactical experience. Dead Season demands patience, careful planning, and a willingness to accept failure. Despite these flaws, the game succeeds because of how consistently it commits to its survival horror identity. It understands that fear in a zombie apocalypse should come from scarcity, pressure, and uncertainty rather than endless combat spectacle. The constant tension created by limited resources and overwhelming odds gives every encounter emotional weight. Few tactical strategy games manage to make survival feel this exhausting and dangerous. Dead Season ultimately delivers a tense and atmospheric strategy experience built around desperation and tactical decision-making. It may not reinvent the zombie genre completely, but it succeeds at combining survival horror with turn-based combat in a way that feels genuinely stressful and immersive. Players who enjoy difficult tactical games, oppressive atmospheres, and survival-focused gameplay will likely find a lot to appreciate here. Beneath its rough edges lies a smart and engaging strategy game that understands how terrifying survival can feel when every bullet and every decision matters. Rating: 7/10