The Escapists: The Walking Dead Arrives on PS4 in February

Name: The Escapists: The Walking Dead Arrives on PS4 in February
Uploaded: 2016-01-21
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Description: The Escapists: The Walking Dead Arrives on PS4 in February

Debi Moore |

Jan 21, 2016

We previously told you about Team17 Digital’s The Escapists: The Walking Dead, a mashup of breakout hit The Escapists with the beloved universe that is Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic series, and now we know when it will be arriving on the PlayStation 4.

Per the PlayStation Blog, it will be launching on February 16th.

About the Game:
In this unique game, recreated entirely in the charming 8-bit pixel art style of The Escapists, you play as The Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes as he takes on hordes of walkers let loose upon the world.

Rick is in charge of a band of survivors featuring many of the original comic book cast, including Maggie, Hershel, Glenn, and Michonne. Rick must secure the safety of the group by seeking out a safe escape route from each area and manage several dangerous tasks to keep as many of the group alive as possible. The game faithfully matches the timeline of the comics, meaning Rick must first fight his way out of the Harrison Memorial Hospital, arriving at the Greene family farm before visiting destinations such as the Meriwether Correctional Facility and Woodbury.

Protect the living, and escape the dead as you play through the award-winning comic’s epic story.

5 Locations: Tackle 5 of the most infamous locations from The Walking Dead story including: Meriwether County Correctional Facility, Woodbury, and Alexandria.
Epic Crafting: Choose from over two hundred + different items to make over 70 tools or weapons to aid your survival.
Well-known characters: Interact with all your favorite characters from the comics and recruit them to help you with important tasks.
Routines: Make sure you and your survivors keep up your daily routines – it’s important for morale!
Guns!: Firearms will now be available to craft or discover – they are handy for keeping walkers at bay!
Zombie Hordes: Use your wits and your survivor companions to fend off hordes of hungry walkers.