Fantastic news for PlayStation 5 (PS5) players and owners.
Japanese video game publisher Aksys Games announced the release of the physical edition of Ed-0: Zombie Uprising for PS5.
Beginning October 10th, interested gamers and fans in North America can get their hands on physical copies of the action-packed roguelike title. They can buy the game on Aksys Store or Amazon at $29.99.
Ed-0: Zombie Uprising first came out in 2023 and become of many zombie games on the PS5. It was created by Japanese developer Lancarse. The game is set in the year 1854, in a fictionalized Edo-era of Japan. And it takes on a new twist on how Western powers forced Japan out of its isolation.
It tells the story of a mysterious Black Ship arriving on the shores of Japan. But the new arrival brought not technological advancements or trade, but a terrifying new horror: a zombie outbreak.
As the once-isolated nation falls prey to the relentless hordes, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of the 'Zom-beings.' This group of warriors has been imbued with the mysterious ability to resist the zombification process.
Players take on the role of these Zom-beings, tasked with reclaiming Edo and restoring Japan to its former glory. They can choose to play either as a Samurai, a Sumo Wrestler, or a Ninja. Each character has its own unique combat style.
Along the way, they must also gather powerful items and unlock more skills. The game also features procedurally-generated environments.
Since its release, Ed-0: Zombie Uprising received mixed reviews from critics and gamers alike. They commended its creators for a compelling narrative. However, they also criticized its 'bland, difficult and imbalanced gameplay.'
"Whether Ed-0: Zombie Uprising is right for someone will largely depend on their threshold for jank and clumsy design," Leo Faierman wrote for Screen Rant. Faierman gave the game a score 8.0 for PC.
Ed-0: Zombie Uprising can also be played on PC and Xbox.