How to Survive 2

About

You wake up in Louisiana amid a spreading zombie pandemic. Scavenge for food water and materials to build a defensible camp while fending off hordes of hungry undead. Craft tools and weapons from whatever you find balance risk and resource gathering and interact with eccentric survivors to uncover clues about the outbreak. Play alone or team up with others in co op or competitive modes as you navigate a world where every decision impacts your chance to live another day. The game stands out for its open world approach letting you prioritize survival styles whether focusing on base building or aggressive scavenging. Community feedback highlights the co op mechanics with 70% of players on Steam calling it a strength. While not graphically flashy the dynamic zombie encounters and resource management challenges earn it a 7.2 out of 10 on Metacritic. Its 2016 release brought a more refined survival formula than its 2014 predecessor with improved crafting systems and a slightly less cluttered map design.

Storyline

Several years have passed since the original How to Survive events on Los Riscos’ archipelago. Now the local infection has turned into a worldwide pandemic. Everyone around the world, groups of people or lone wolves, try to survive one more day among the infected, attempting to recover a semblance of normal life. You find yourself in Louisiana and your survival chance starts by building a safe camp and becoming a skilled survivalist. Find water, food and shelter and talk to the unconventional locals to make your way around.