''Into the Dead ''is a

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video game developed and published by

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, Android,

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. A sequel titled ''

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'' was released for Android, Apple, and the

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. It is the first installment in the franchise of the same name.

Gameplay

Players must run through a landscape teeming with zombies and move left or right to dodge them. The player has no choice but to move forward and get as far as possible before dying. Weapons can be picked up from supply crates as the player runs past.

Reception

The iOS version received "favorable" reviews according to the

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'' said, "''Into the Dead'' is one of the best uses of the first-person perspective on iOS, and an absolutely fantastic infinite runner for mobile devices." '' Gamezebo'' said, "With Game Center online scoreboards and achievements that we will no doubt be struggling to top for weeks to come, and more modes promised in the near future, ''Into the Dead'' is a bit of a must-have for mobile - especially if zombies hit your spot." ''

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'' said, "When it works, it works unbelievably well - and with no asking price for those early, heart-pounding moments, there's absolutely no reason not to get this game." ''VideoGamer.com'' said, "Endless runners rarely offer up too much variety, but there is something oddly appealing about ''Into The Dead''. Let's keep it simple: if you like zombies, buy it. Yeah."

References

External links

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Official website
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