Players can finally take on the role of a zombie in a new title that flips the usual survival horror formula on its head. The First Zombie challenges players to build a horde rather than eliminate threats, offering a fresh twist on the genre for those tired of standard shoot-em-up mechanics. This reverse approach means success depends on social manipulation and expansion, not combat proficiency.
Phoenixx developer Kentaro Fujii brings reverse horde mechanics to Switch and Steam
Phoenixx developed The First Zombie, a game produced by Kentaro Fujii, known for his work on the Japanese variety show Wednesday’s Downtown. The title launches on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, giving players across both ecosystems access to the experience. The game supports English and Japanese, ensuring a broader audience can engage with the Tokyo-based setting.
The core gameplay loop revolves around multiplying the undead population instead of fighting them. Players must interact with humans to recruit them into the growing horde, effectively transforming the city block by block. The setting features recognizable Tokyo districts, including Shibuya and Shinjuku, providing a familiar backdrop for the undead takeover.
According to the Steam page, the objective is to turn Tokyo into a city of zombies by making friends with the living. The game does not currently have a confirmed release date, so players should keep an eye out for future updates from Phoenixx. The game introduces a unique gameplay loop where players multiply zombies instead of fighting them.
Source: Gematsu
