Night of the Living Dead: A Zombicide Game Review - with Tom Vasel

[@bricelory9534]

This does seem more interesting to me than most of the other Zombicide games - it does seem to be more honest in the core/root of the zombie genre: that quiet desperation and dread that Tom mentions.

[@LouisAzor]

Looks like it's more real :) So the dread feels more real - this is a case of less is more - would prefer this over the others. It's down to taste and feel. This speaks to me more than the others - great review Tom.

[@Van-em7ip]

My local board game shop had this in stock, bought it, and I think this is my fav of the Zombicide games as it is more claustrophobic and tense than just shoot and run.

[@nonesta13]

This is my first zombicide game and it's fun. It feels like the game needed more relative figures or less relative spawn cards. I'm definitely interested in trying some of the other Zombicide games.

[@brainspider]

Since there is only 1 copy of the Cemetery Zombie in the game I also use that as a Relative on top of those in the box. If you backed the Kickstarter you'd have also got a box of promos including more Relatives and characters, all of which can be wwapped in as extra Relatives as needed (maybe the sheriff and co. were all wiped out and descenmd on the farm house as ghouls?)/

[@stephensy2008]

I think that's the point of the game.. more relatives activation.. which makes it more intense

[@DarthNVious]

Not hitting the components with the mallet is an indicator that this game is a keeper.

[@markusschmidt9260]

Nice story in the beginning. I'm imagining the grandparents thinking: "Oh, it's a black and white movie. Can't be more horrifying than the Universal Monsters." Then little Tom not sleeping all night.

[@VaultBoy13]

After that they let him watch Noferatu for some more Universal Monsters kind of fun.

[@AgentFoiliage]

I actually agree entirely. Maybe I'm biased because of the Night of the Living Dead theme, but I enjoyed this a lot more than original Zombicide or Black Plague (both of which I had owned previously and traded/sold). It just feels more elegant and thematic. I will say my two negatives thus far (having played through four scenarios) are the difficulty and the Romero/Zombicide flip mechanic for the characters. I could actually do without the flip. Aside from the fact that you have to flip back to Romero mode when a relative comes out, the way you initially get to Zombicide mode feels weird (usually it's just pass the starting rifle around). Plus, you have two minis for each of your characters, so if you're playing the game correctly you have to flip your cards and swap your minis on the board as you flip between Romero and Zombicide mode. Just feels a little cumbersome and unnatural to me. As for the difficulty, so far my group has not lost. However, admittedly the first three scenarios are marked easy so maybe we'll start hitting the more challenging ones. But, it's thematic and maps out the movie really well and not as "epic" as the other Zombicide games. It just feels more like a proper zombie horror game to me (and yes I think LNOE and this can definitely coexist in a collection). Again, I'm more than willing to admit my love for the original subject matter the game is based on is clouding my judgment :).

[@tatorz1092]

I made a house rule. There are two ways how you can flip to Zombicide mode. 1. Kill the final relative on the board 2. Craft Ma's Shotgun I tested it a few times, and it actually works well. Game is still challenging, and sometimes you'll still have some survivors that'll flip to Zombicide mode quickly. For the ones that will not flip right away, can still do some work.

[@jayeckberg774]

I am a huge fan of Night of the Living Dead and this game nails it. One thing Tom didn't mention is that every zombie from this game is based on an actual zombie from the film. The best way to describe this game compared to the other Zombicide games is like comparing Alien to Aliens.

[@npckse8508]

I definitely dig that CMON paid homage to the classic film and found a way to make it work in their Zombicide system. This is the only other version that I own aside from Invader

[@dallan7736]

8:54 "without..."?? We may never know.

[@kimjensen4977]

I wouldn’t give Barbra the Winchester! 😳

[@blister4walken]

Got this on order. Watched the film again for research purposes 😀 Cannot wait to play it. "They're coming to get you, Barbara."

[@Graco99]

"Barbra" xD

[@stevenfoster6595]

Great review, Tom, as always! Do you take the price into account on your reviews? Or if you have Zombicide Black Plague then do you really need this version, etc? I didn’t hear those thoughts addressed. Thanks!!

[@kenrickcarlsonkeh191]

He addressed in the end if you played the other but want a different feeling. Price is not mentioned though probably because it is similar with the rest.

[@danhamelgigx.398]

Thanks for the review. I got stoked when I learned about this game. Gonna buy real soon. FYI there is a game based on The Thing coming out.

[@JIPunisherIL]

We just finished scene 5 and I really love the feel of this game! Great review, as always big T!

[@IgorFoglia]

Me too, i really love this game but it seemed too easy. I'm looking for a way to make the scenarios more challenging for example by drawing 2 cards for each spawn zone so that I can always play the 6 characters.

[@stephensy2008]

@@IgorFoglia you can take out easy cards or break barricade cards to make it more intense as per rulebook. I had a blast doing so. You will lose sometimes

[@brainspider]

This has become my favourite Zcide game as well, now it's NotLD, Black Plague, then Invader. Wxceppent review and I think you covered the game well and how it emuloates the look and feel of the original movie nicely. Also, gotta love the Karl Kopinski art throughout, he really captured that look (plus that creepy portrait of Karen on the box really draws you in).

[@odiedodieuk]

Why is it your fave. Thinking of buying.

[@Hazlazm]

Thanks for the review. What game is it in the bottom right corner?

[@-RTC-]

I’ve been waiting for your take on this version! I played a lot of zombicide when it first came out but my buddy that owned it moved away. Ive always considered picking up a version and I think I might go for this one! Thanks!

[@LouieLovesMinis]

How does this compare with black plague?

[@noxskuses]

Only played the first scenario. Have all 3 seasons of original Zombicide. Definitely a lighter version. Has some of the old, and some new mechanics I don’t care for. Example: the constant switching from Romero / Zombicide mode. Overall, if you were to introduce a Zombicide game to a new player, I think this is a lot easier than the original.

[@noxskuses]

@@jonanjello If you love the movie, I think the game will hold value. (I enjoy it for that reason, and it is slightly easier to teach/play with newer players) If you don't really care for the movie, probably best to wait for Zombicide 2.0

[@dilatedbeholder3865]

This is one of those weird kickstarter games that I kinda wished I backed, but know that I would probably never get it to the table

[@denisgulyakin5262]

Its not greatest kickstarter, it has only few exclusive minis, so you can buy it in retail for cheaper then through kickstarter.

[@JamesA720]

Having to play all 6 characters for any numbered group sounds like a lot work and upkeep.

[@jonathandavid6631]

It's not

[@brainspider]

It really isn't much work at all.

[@castagnopolis]

As much as I hate zombicide, I had the three first boxes and traded them, against all the ods I bought this one because I love the movie and the remake. And Tom is right, this one feels good, honest and more grounded. For a person that doesn't like zombcide I totally recommend this one as your first experience with the brand, still too much dice rolling for my taste, but is "Night of the living dead"!!!

[@999slawter]

The biggest negativum is: It is half as "big" as zombicide 2 was for the same price.

[@stephensy2008]

Its cheaper

[@steven9766]

Is the phrase "It is X as all get out" a Florida thing? I've never heard anyone but Tom say it haha

[@Ad3tr]

That’s a common phrase around the whole country I think.

[@BoardGameTime40]

great review! Thanks Tom.

[@tptangenivy28]

anyone know when the new Zombicide will ship?

[@maniatikoleal]

december, zombicide 2.0

[@coasterfreakrob]

I've had my eye on the Zombicide series for a while, but have never pulled the trigger on one. As a fan of the movie, this is a must-have for me, especially after watching this review.

[@jimpam2547]

That's a hot tie!

[@magnusjakobsson7424]

Looks great, might be the only Zombiecide game game I'll get!

[@kenttsui6024]

High praise Tom, it would seem your instincts were correct in that other boardgame youtubers have express their dislike for this version on Zombicide. Good to see another view point.

[@coreysmilez5148]

Can you provide some examples of negative reviews? I've been thinking zombicide for awhile now and this seemed like the one to get as i'm a fan of classic horror. I'm always iffy on ip's but wanted to like this one.

[@kenttsui6024]

@@coreysmilez5148 I heard the folks from board game coffee found this zombiecide to be too easy and simple check out their comments at the end of the play through kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvcqmyHlsSSrdk

[@Olvenskol]

The only Zombicide game I've backed, exactly for the reasons Tom mentions.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

We're coming to get you Barbara.

[@tourguidechuck]

"Romero mode" I laughed out loud!

[@venomenoide]

Why?

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

Looks a lot like last night on earth.

[@masiczobe6074]

Neat

[@jaslygod]

Maybe I'm just not a big zomie fan but looks like there's too many zombie games which look more or less the same (I know I can be wrong and people probably can say so about any other popular theme, so it's just the feeling I have).

[@kodyballard49]

Most of the Zombie Games are actually different versions of Zombicide, there's this version, the original, the Medieval setting(Black Plague), the Fantasy setting(Green Horde), The Space setting(Invader), and the Wild West setting that's currently on Kickstarter(Dead or Alive).

[@jaslygod]

@@kodyballard49 I know that but I'm not talking about different versions of Zombicide, just zombie games in general.

[@homelessjoe]

CMON and their classic use of tiny cards. Ugghh.

[@cptsound1972]

So, basically Last Night On Earth rip-off?

[@buffalette08]

Literally says on the box Night of the Living Dead, a movie that came out in 1968. So, no, not a ripoff of a game that came out in 2007.

[@cptsound1972]

@@buffalette08 I don't care if Last Night On Earth was based off of NOTLD and other older horror movies. This GAME is a rip-off of LNOE game and it's 'slow' mechanics.

[@johnf285]

Steven Sinagra LNOE is roll to move, NOTLD is action selection, LNOE has a zombie player (or two), NOTLD is full co-op with AI for zombies, LNOE has playable zombie and hero event cards NOTLD does not. So.....not a ripoff....

[@cptsound1972]

@@johnf285 Yawn.... rip off.