Dad on a Budget: Rebuild 3 - Gangs of Deadsville Review

Summary

Vince reviews 'Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville', a zombie survival real-time strategy game available on Steam. The game, part of a popular flash game series, offers a campaign mode with various endings and a quick play option. Players manage survivors, expand territory, and defend against zombie waves. With a research tree and different survivor classes, the game features a strategic gameplay loop. Vince recommends it for fans of the genre, especially during the 40% off promotion until December 1st, 2021.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville is a real-time strategy game with a campaign and quick play mode.
• 💲 The game is available on Steam for around $10, with a 40% discount during a special promotion until December 1, 2021.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Players manage survivors with various skills, aiming to complete map objectives to progress through the game.
• 🏆 The game features a campaign with multiple endings, including a 'true ending' that requires specific actions across all maps.
• 🔬 Rebuild 3 includes an extensive research tree with three branches, allowing players to focus on different aspects like defense or zombie killing.
• 🏘️ Players must manage resources such as food, housing, and defense, with buildings like farms, police stations, and malls serving various functions.
• 🌳 The game allows players to gather resources by chopping down trees and scavenging, with a continuous supply of wood from park tiles.
• 🛡️ Defense is a key aspect, with zombie waves attacking the base and players assigning guards to weaken the zombies' strength.
• 👥 Character classes include soldier, scavenger, engineer, builder, and leader, each with specific roles in the game.
• 🏛️ Players can form a government, set policies, and affect the happiness of the population through dialogue choices and actions.
• 🔄 The gameplay loop can be repetitive, with similar experiences in quick play mode, suggesting the game may become monotonous over time.

Q & A

What is the game 'Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville'?

Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville is the latest installment in a series of flash games, where players manage a group of survivors with various skills to complete map objectives in a zombie-infested world.

Where can 'Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville' be found and what is its usual price?

The game can be found on Steam for about 10 dollars, but it is subject to discounts during sales events.

Is there a special promotion for 'Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville'?

Yes, there is a promotion offering 40% off the game until December 1st, 2021 during one of the Steam sales.

What is the general gameplay loop of 'Rebuild 3'?

The gameplay involves managing survivors with different skills, expanding the playable area by capturing new tiles, and completing objectives to progress through the campaign.

How many survivors can a player take with them when moving to a new map in the campaign?

Players can only take a couple of people with them when moving to a new map, losing the rest of their base and survivors.

What is the significance of the research tree in 'Rebuild 3'?

The research tree in 'Rebuild 3' allows players to unlock various improvements and focus on different aspects such as defense, zombie killing, or other strategies.

What are the different building types in 'Rebuild 3' and what do they do?

Buildings in 'Rebuild 3' include farms for food, police stations or malls for defense, churches for happiness, and other structures with specific missions or resource generation.

How can players expand their territory in 'Rebuild 3'?

Players can expand their territory by chopping down trees in park tiles to gather wood and materials, which are then used to capture new tiles.

What are the different survivor classes in 'Rebuild 3' and their roles?

Survivor classes include the red soldier for combat, yellow scavenger for gathering resources, purple engineer for research, green builder for construction, and blue leader for recruitment.

How does the game handle zombie waves and defense?

Zombie waves periodically attack from unexplored or uncontrolled tiles. Players can assign people to guard duty on their tiles to weaken the zombies' strength and defend against attacks.

What additional features does 'Rebuild 3' offer besides the campaign mode?

Besides the campaign, 'Rebuild 3' offers a quick play mode, allowing players to customize the game experience with different settings such as difficulty and map size.

How does the game 'Rebuild 3' handle the concept of factions and how do they impact gameplay?

Factions in 'Rebuild 3' can be made happy or unhappy through dialogue choices and actions. Players can interact with them, attack them, or trade with a traitor character, affecting the overall game dynamics.

What is the replay value of 'Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville' according to the script?

The script suggests that while the game has a consistent gameplay loop, it can become monotonous due to its repetitive nature. It's a game that players might install, play, and uninstall, returning to it after some time.

What does the reviewer suggest for players looking for a longer, more in-depth zombie survival game?

The reviewer recommends 'State of Decay' for players seeking a more extended and in-depth zombie survival experience that will take longer to explore and complete.