Players assume the role of a survivor, and are given free rein in how they deal with the hostile world.
In the Story Mode, the player must scavenge for supplies, eat due to hunger and sleep to prevent fatigue, as well as improve skills to increase the chances of continued survival.
[1] In addition to the zombie horde, two factions are present on the city streets; the Rebels and SWAT.
In missions the player performs special tasks like saving a scientist who is researching a cure.
The player character and party can be configured to accommodate different play styles, all the while dealing with the swelling ranks of living dead.