Zompiercer | Update 14.0 alpha | Early Access | GamePlay PC
5Improved AI, redesign and new zombies
Hey machinists! I am glad to present you an update dedicated to the redesign and new zombies. Updated the appearance of 7 old zombies and added 6 new ones, including the Boss zombie in the city location. In total, in this update you will be able to meet 13 different zombies. The zombie AI has also been improved, the nurse, like other new ranged zombies, no longer stand in one place waiting for a hit, but constantly move around waiting for their abilities to recharge. When taking damage while attacking the door, the zombies switch to the player. Zombies react to being hit by all weapons upon death, resulting in the zombies being completely dismembered. Also, dead zombies fly away from explosions, which in the heat of battle gives dynamics and a positive feeling from the battle. Now zombies can be in 3 sleep states, which makes them less visible especially in rooms, but also reduces their perception. In addition, really dead zombies appeared in the game, copying the same 3 sleep states, which is designed to confuse the player and be more careful when exploring the world.
Since a lot of zombies with unique features appeared in the game, it was decided to introduce the Zombestiary in which the player will be able to get acquainted with the characteristics of all zombies.
Explanation of some features:
Perception includes sight and hearing in quotation marks varying indicators. In a calm state, the indicator of vision = 18 in hunting mode = 48. The indicators of hearing also change from 4 to 12.
Cooldown refers to how long a zombie's special abilities (if the zombie has them) recharge after they are used.
Given the complete replacement of cartoon zombies, all remaining cartoon objects were also almost completely replaced, this affected cars, food and furniture. In the game, there are still old cartoon models in places, but they will be completely replaced in the next updates.
In memory of old zombies, 6 collectible figures of these zombies were introduced into the game, although at the moment only 4 are available to players. In the future, as new locations are added, the player will have the opportunity to find both the remaining 2 figures as well as additional ones, such as figures of the main character , minivan and locomotive of the Zombiebusters group. I also prepared models of old zombies for printing on a 3D printer, you can download them from the link below.
3D Printable Zombie Models
And finally, the ability to repair tools and weapons was added to the game, it is difficult to underestimate the importance of the appearance of this opportunity after a few years. :)
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1262460/announcements/detail/6247100012250846969