We haven’t had many video game adaptations of The Walking Dead, but there’s only really one that actually works. Telltale’s point and click adventure is definitely not everyone’s cup of zombie guts, with many of you just wanting to pick up a game and starting mowing down the undead. Well, that game’s being made now.Sure, there was that one shooter a while back, but I think we can all agree that it’s ok to completely forget that it exists. Instead, let’s start looking forward to a new Walking Dead co-op FPS from acclaimed developer Overkill. You know, the guys who make that other really awesome co-op shooter, PayDay 2.
These are guys that know how to create co-operative shooters, which makes me confident that they are the best choice for a new take on The Walking Dead. They’re teaming up with Starbreeze – developers of The Darkness and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons – who will act as publishers of the title.
There aren’t many details yet, other than confirmation that the game will only release n 2016. Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is also on board for the project, which is good news for the creative direction and hopefully the unique narrative that the game will feature.
PayDay 2 is one of the best co-operative shooters out there, so I’m excited to see what Overkill has planned for a Walking Dead adaptation. There will apparently be elements of survival-horror, stealth and role-playing, but that’s about all we know at the moment.
The game is a long way off, so this (creepy) reveal trailer is probably the only thing we’re going to see for a while. Either way, I’m excited to see where this goes.
Last Updated: August 14, 2014
Jac7
August 14, 2014 at 17:26
Stop it now. Enough great news about great upcoming games. It’s overload. It’s the equivalent of finding a unicorn going to town on a mermaid – it’s rare, I know, but damnit, all this want is giving me nosebleeds.
Viking Of Science
August 14, 2014 at 18:25
Left for Dead 3 Confirmed!
Admiral Chief Beta Tester
August 15, 2014 at 07:57
Video?
Axon1988
August 15, 2014 at 08:02
You know most of the payday 2 fans, me included. are rather sad about the way they went an revealed this game. As they used the payday community for it. When it has almost nothing to do with the payday community. Sure they are saying that both IPs will sort of intertwine, but still not nice of overkill.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
August 15, 2014 at 08:53
Well fuck! If you are going to fucking shoot yourself at least let the girl in and shoot her too for a quick death! WHAT A DICK!
CAE9872
August 15, 2014 at 09:00
Wrong choice! Walking Dead isn’t really about shooting zombies – its a story driven narrative. I am not against a zombie shooter just not sure it is fitting to Walking Dead.
Pieter Smal
August 16, 2014 at 06:53
Stuuuupid video!