Lab of the Dead
October 21, 2011
Lab of the Dead
We have all heard about the zombie apocalypse, but how many of us have actually had a chance to experience it? Only someone with a warped mind or keen sense of adventure would want to enter such dangerous territory. If that happens to describe you, then you need to play Lab of the Dead. It’s the ultimate zombie experience.
The best part about Lab of the Dead is that it’s realistic. Okay, maybe a zombie apocalypse isn’t the most realistic thing in the world, but in the world of games for zombies, Lab of the Dead wins hands down for realism. There is one warning that you should heed prior to playing, which is that this game contains some graphic violence and is not suited for younger audiences or wussies.
In Lab of the Dead, you are a scientist who escaped the city and found an underground bunker. However, you are not alone. There are hundreds of caged zombies that you are going to experiment on. This is challenging in itself, but another challenge is that many military men are also in that bunker and they don’t really believe in what you’re doing. That being the case, you need to move fast, which only adds pressure to the situation, especially when you’re working with aggressive and mindless zombies.
When you first start playing Lab of the Dead, you will notice the excellent graphics and detail for the zombies. You will also notice the creepy music, which does a lot for the overall aura of the game. There is no real intro to the game, which is nice. You get to experiment on the zombies right away.
Your job is to log physical and social interaction of the zombies and then see if you can alter those interactions by using experimental methods. These experimental methods include using food, weapons and objects on the zombies. For example, Zombie #3 has a slightly improved mood after he eats meat. However, apples don’t do anything for him. He will just toss it back on the floor. A kebob will decrease his hunger, which is a positive response. He also likes to be wacked in the chest with a stick as hard as possible.
The ultimate goal is to figure out how to control the zombies. If you can’t do it, your project becomes irrelevant and the military men find you expendable. Better get to work!
