Fntastic’sThe Day Beforeis set for release at some point in 2021. The anticipated zombie survival MMO doesn’t have a release date set in stone yet, but gamers have been excited about it.The Day Beforeis going to put player vs. player in a post-pandemic America, with zombie-like enemies thrown into the mix. While it might be sometime yet before the game releases, there are plenty of other survival games that could hold players' interest in the meantime.
The Day Beforehas been compared to several popular gaming franchises. Predominantly,Fntastic’s game has been compared toThe Last of UsandThe Divisionseries. The combat seems most reminiscent of Naughty Dog’s series so far, thanks to its focus on human conflict shown in the gameplay thus far. The MMO stands a strong chance of being a success when it launches, thanks to fan reception. BeforeThe Day Beforelaunches, there are a few similar survival titles gamers should check out.
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The Long Dark
ThoughThe Long Darkhas a slow start, it could be a great choice for gamers waiting onThe Day Before.The game is set in the Canadian wilderness, where players are forced to survive its harsh, snowy weather. Gamers have to keep on top of their body temperature, calorie intake, and wildlife to survive. The singleplayer survival adventure has been lauded for its story and visual design. The survival mechanics are rooted in staying alive against the environment, makingThe Long Darkstand out in the survival genre. This could make for an interesting survival gaming experience beforeThe Day Beforelaunches.
The Forest
The Forestis considered a great survival gamerooted in horror themes. The protagonist helplessly sees his son kidnapped and must find a way to survive in the wilderness. Players must craft weapons, hunt animals, seek shelter, and do anything they can do to survive. The primary enemies of the game are the cannibal mutants who kidnapped the protagonist’s son. The open setting and fight against humanoid monsters might be enough to interest fans ofThe Day Before.There’s a co-op mode inThe Forest,which could also satisfy players' appetites for multiplayer survival until Fntastic’s game is launched.
7 Ways to Die
For thoselooking to scratch the zombie game itch,7 Ways to Diecould be an option. The game is set in the aftermath of a third world war, where the player character is a survivor who must fight against hordes of zombies. Players will need to watch their food and water intake as they take on the undead masses. The day/night cycle provides some variety with the zombies, where they’re more docile during the day and become more aggressive during the night. Though the game wasn’t reviewed very well, it could be a good fit for players who want to combat zombies in a survival setting.
DayZ
The Day Beforehas been compared toDayZ, so some players might be interested in checking out Bohemia Interactive’s zombie survival game.DayZputs players in the shoes of a survivor of a plague-like infection, which has turned most of the population into zombies. The gameplay consists of fighting the undead enemies, while also cooperating with or killing other human players.DayZcontinues to be popular to this day, and based on what is known aboutThe Day Before, Fntastic’s game has some similarities with it. This could be a great option for gamers looking to play with or against other human characters while dealing with the zombie enemy force.
Rust
ThoughRusthas a tough starting experience, it’s widely considered to be one of the best survival games out there. The multiplayer-only survival game pits players against each other and wildlife, where the only goal is to survive. The main threat in the game comes from other players, which is somethingThe Day Beforecould feature as well. Though there are other foes to be aware of, other players are considered to be the biggest risk in the quest for survival.Rustdoesn’t feature zombies, but its focus on human vs. human conflict could interest fans ofThe Day Before.
The Day Beforealready has a lot of fan supporteven though it doesn’t have a release date yet. It could be a long wait before the title releases, so players should check out some other survival games in the meantime.The Day Beforewill be launching to some heavy competition in the survival genre, but if its early fan support is an indicator, Fntastic’s debut game could end up doing very well.
The Day Beforeis currently in development.
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