Patient 0 Replicates a Real World Zombie Attack With a Gamer Twist
Michael Hines — June 13, 2012 — Tech
References: pozible & odditycentral
Zombie aficionados are going to want to book a flight to Australia to play Patient 0. Patient 0 is an IRL zombie shooter played with real actors and kick-butt laser guns. The game is attempting to simulate a zombie attack with unparalleled realism, while also giving gamers a chance to experience Patient 0 in a way that's familiar.
The realism from Patient 0 comes from the actors and the weapons. All of the game's zombies will be actors trained in the art of the walking dead. The game's guns do fire lasers, but they are designed to be as real as possible. The guns are models of actual weapons, and they can track hits, including friendly fire. Muzzle flashes and recoil may also be implemented into the weapons.
The gaming side of Patient 0 comes from its stat tracking, mission objectives and boss characters. The game is set to open on October 31st, and will be set up in cities around Australia.
The realism from Patient 0 comes from the actors and the weapons. All of the game's zombies will be actors trained in the art of the walking dead. The game's guns do fire lasers, but they are designed to be as real as possible. The guns are models of actual weapons, and they can track hits, including friendly fire. Muzzle flashes and recoil may also be implemented into the weapons.
The gaming side of Patient 0 comes from its stat tracking, mission objectives and boss characters. The game is set to open on October 31st, and will be set up in cities around Australia.
Trend Themes
1. Real-life Zombie Shooting Games - A new genre of live-action role-playing games simulating realistic zombie attacks with kick-butt laser guns.
2. IRL Zombie Shooters with Real Actors - The use of trained actors add reality and excitement, enticing gamers to participate in the zombie apocalypse.
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Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Expanding into live-action role-playing games that integrates with real-world participation.
2. Entertainment Industry - Creating interactive experiences that add a new and exciting dimension to live-action experiences.
3. Technology Industry - Innovating technologies that radically change traditional live-action role-playing games to become more considered, realistic and immersive.
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