The control scheme is weird, but once you get over that (and bind the keys yourself), it's a really good game with lots of replayability as it's very short, but how you approach the challenge and what you prioritize is the real core of the game, and there's a ton of variety in here to experiment.

Interesting Control Scheme, but past that and if you play it for a bit. the progression becomes nice. Its a bit like Rogue-like in its progression. when you die you can gamble for a temp buff. or buy permanant buffs, or save up for an insane buff'd run.
Little weird in the animation.
Overall, i think its fun and interesting. and for 5 bucks. Its a nice lil game to test out and have fun for a few hours a day.
While i got it as giveaway, I did buy two copies for my friends to Try it.

Very fun game with a lot of replayability!

You really have to think and plan what you're going to do to get anywhere, which makes it one of the more interesting 'tower-defense-y' shooters I've played. I also really loved discovering more about the environment I was in on multiple playthroughs.

My first win felt amazing, because it was so clutch and you really had to try!

The controls do take a little getting used to, or at least it did for me because I would constantly drop weapons instead of using them at first because the buttons are so close and the panic was real, but it becomes easier.

I'd definitely recommend if you want a simple, fun gaming experience with a healthy amount of challenge

Much deeper than it looks. You'll die a lot as you learn but you'll also uncover secrets as you go which totally change how you play. Surprisingly nuanced for a "die and retry" zombie survival game.

Ep2 has been heaps of fun so far. Took me a couple of days just to beat the 10 minute survival challenge but I reckon I know what I'm doing now.. keen to have another go and I'm determined to beat one of the cultists.

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终于找到这个游戏 大概是10年左右吧那个时候电脑配置不好天天玩着一代，几乎把所有武器还有成就都解锁，现在终于在steam找到二代了感觉很感动，但是我同时也觉得二代相比起一代也更加难和复杂我到现在都还没怎么搞明白，还有我发现社区好像还没有相当全的攻略。PS:一代什么时候也能上架steam呢？
Thanks God！Finally discovering this game. It make me back to 2010 when i got a low-power PC and spent so much on episode 01 so that almost unlocked all weapons. I think episode 2 is much harder than episode 1, we need a 100% game guide. I love this series so much. thanks you for making those good games.(PS:when could we play episode 1 on STEAM?)

An intense, small-scale game of the type you play again and again to do better. And when you do, it's very satisfying.

Played the alpha during work hours. Loved the grind and was very entertaining. I still managed to get work done.

While the controls are a little wonky at times (being worked on, according to the developer[s]), the overall game feels engaging and unique. It's a tense blend of classic survival horror and point & click adventures, with a limited amount of resources you must combine in interesting ways to last out 10 or 18 minutes of a non-stop undead onslaught.

The 'gimmick' to STLD is that time limit. Every single second counts. Every single bullet matters, since there might only be a handful on the map. Do you open a door to let zombies in one-at-a-time, or keep it barricaded and deal with a mob later on? Do you try and run past an enemy (and take a hit) to pick up a dropped weapon, or do you run the other way and hope you're not boxed in?

I honestly haven't played another game that demands such meticulous attention, and the short (10 minute) playtime per-session means you don't burn out too fast. I've been playing a session at a time, and each playthrough I get slightly further in, solve another puzzle, or find another way to use my limited equipment to best effect.

The one criticism I would level against STLD is probably the nature of the 'puzzles.' Once you've found the key to the secret room, you always know where to grab it on your later runs. I can imagine that after a handful of hours and unlocking all the bonuses, the game would feel repetitive pretty fast. That said, there seem to be updates in the pipeline adding new weapons and new enemies, so it looks like there's plenty more to do in STLD. Plus, it's not like it'll break the bank.

(I played the original S:TLD back in the day, a.k.a. 2010, and loved it from the start, though I never got far. Still having the same problems here, but I attribute that to my own failings and not to the game! Totally had the same tense feeling as this version, so if you're reading this and on the fence about paying, pick up the freeware original. It's not as polished, but it's got the same tense atmosphere.)

UPDATE: Hell, I'm sorry, I had one more complaint. It's a double-whammy, a combination of the controls and the interface. More options for custom controls, more resolutions, an option to pause (what if the phone rings?), and other usability improvements would be Great. I don't have a problem on my setup, but I know plenty of other players who'd have issues and thought I'd mention this for completeness. On the bright side, developer HAS been working on some of these features, so it's not all bad.

I love this game! It's so much fun once you have a controller. Amazon has generic usb xbox 360 controllers for like $10. I wish there were more levels, rewards, and secrets to unlock. Hope they continue making them. Play this fun and quick game.

fun time killer