Press release:
What really draws players to YAZS is its unique squad-building system, where you pick up to 3 Survivors and combine their abilities to create wild synergies. Players also praise the new HUB area and story missions, features that aren’t commonly found in the genre. Its fast-paced runs are a great fit for handheld gaming, but if you want to try it before buying, there’s also a free demo waiting for you on the Nintendo eShop.
The devs have prepared a special animated trailer to celebrate the occasion! Direct link: https://youtu.be/x_Kg8ga-mxE
Awesome Games Studio spent three years supporting Yet Another Zombie Survivors in Early Access, delivering eight major updates shaped by player feedback. With version 1.0, the team went even further, bringing several major updates’ worth of content into one release without increasing the game’s base price.
The update introduces the Ranger, the game’s ninth Survivor, accompanied by two animal companions; the Bio Lab, a new map exploring the origins of the zombie outbreak; and Boss Rush, a new mode where players have 10 minutes to power up before facing the ultimate boss and competing for leaderboard positions. Version 1.0 also expands beyond the game’s traditional run-based gameplay with The Camp, a new hub featuring missions, radio transmissions, Survivor conversations and hidden details. Players can uncover story-related quests about the origins of the virus, alongside personal missions that reveal more about individual Survivors, their backgrounds and their relationships.
ABOUT YET ANOTHER ZOMBIE SURVIVORS:
Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead!
What makes YAZS stand out among other similar titles?
Control a 3-member squad – unlike most games in the genre, you can play up to three Survivors in a single run.
Create wild synergies – unlock Survivors, combine their abilities, and experiment with powerful team compositions across multiple game modes.
Build your playstyle – level up and choose perks, abilities, and nodes from 9 skill- trees.
Explore more than just combat – the 1.0 update introduces quests, story content, and a HUB area that gives players a place to return to between runs.
Fight new challenges – face arena bosses, complete challenges, and unlock new achievements.
Enjoy the humor – keep an eye out for puns and easter eggs hidden absolutely everywhere.
Community-driven development – YAZS has been shaped by regular updates and player feedback throughout Early Access with more content updates coming in the future.
Yet Another Zombie Survivors is out now on Nintendo Switch for $14.99 / €14.99, with a 10% launch discount. A free demo is also available!
Te game is designed for Nintendo Switch and is also playable on Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility.
About Awesome Games Studio:
We at Awesome Games Studio are a small indie team, but also passionate players. In our titles, such as Fury Unleashed and Yet Another Zombie Survivors, we worked closely with our community to deliver the most enjoyable experiences possible. We strive to make our games as awesome as they can be. https://awesomegamesstudio.com/
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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