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Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning
Game (2018)
Join retired salesman rabbit, Hank, and his canine pal, Larry, in part one of this story-driven game series as they use their knowledge of influence and persuasion to make their way through the apocalypse—without having to risk their own skin. With a mixture of dark comedy and the use of real-life influence tactics, this story-driven game puts you behind the wheel of the characters’ choices. Can you convince a timid animal to enter dangerous looting locations? Will you risk your scavenger’s life for more resources? Now with full voice acting!
Game (2018)
Join retired salesman rabbit, Hank, and his canine pal, Larry, in part one of this story-driven game series as they use their knowledge of influence and persuasion to make their way through the apocalypse—without having to risk their own skin. With a mixture of dark comedy and the use of real-life influence tactics, this story-driven game puts you behind the wheel of the characters’ choices. Can you convince a timid animal to enter dangerous looting locations? Will you risk your scavenger’s life for more resources? Now with full voice acting!
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is no romantic or sexual content present in this game.
Violence & Gore
The game features cartoon-style violence where characters face danger from zombies and must manage risky situations, resulting in some non-graphic injury or demise of side characters.
Profanity
The dialogue contains moderate language, including uses of 'sh*t' and 'd*mn' used to express frustration or emphasize the dire nature of the apocalypse.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are very minor, infrequent references to substances in the context of scavenging, but no prominent use is depicted.
Frightening Scenes
The premise involves the constant threat of a zombie apocalypse, creating a tense atmosphere with some psychological pressure as players choose which characters to put in harm's way.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
This game is a strategic story where you decide how characters survive in a dangerous world, focusing on using your wits to influence others rather than fighting directly.
Content Warnings
Coercion
Dark themes
Detailed Analysis
In-depth insights for parents and educators
What Parents Need to Know
The gameplay revolves around psychological influence, often encouraging players to trick or persuade vulnerable characters into dangerous tasks to avoid personal risk.
What Kids Can Learn
Players analyze cause-and-effect relationships and learn how power dynamics shape social interactions under extreme pressure.
Key Topics Discussed
Persuasion
Survival ethics
Strategic choice
Why Parents Might Like It
The game functions as a psychological experiment in rhetoric and decision-making, offering a distinct departure from standard action-heavy zombie media.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Players explore the consequences of selfishness versus altruism, forcing an evaluation of personal ethics and the cost of human manipulation.
Role models
The protagonists actively prioritize self-preservation over the safety of others, demonstrating questionable integrity and manipulative behavior.
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Learning
Introduces concepts of negotiation, persuasive communication, and resource management within a high-stakes decision-making framework.
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