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Overlive: Gamebook and RPG

Overlive: Gamebook and RPG

The interactive story and RPG!

51 ratings
105 reviews
#174 in paid Role Playing
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$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 17, 2013
  • August 26, 2019

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Developer

FireRabbit Inc.
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About

Survive a zombie apocalypse in an interactive storybook RPG. Make tough decisions, train skills, explore a city, and battle infected to escape before time runs out. Hundreds of events and multiple endings offer high replayability.

✓Zombie apocalypse survival
✓Choose your path interactive story
✓RPG character development
✓Real-time combat
✓Skill training and specialization
✓Exploration and decision making
✓Multiple endings
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Overlive. Based on 51 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎮Engaging choose-your-own-adventure gameplay
  • 📖Well-written story with depth and mystery
  • 🔄High replay value with multiple endings
  • 💰Excellent value for price ($2.99)
  • 🧠Strategic decision-making with consequences
  • 🎨Quality artwork and atmospheric design
  • 🎵Great music and sound design
  • ⏰Time management and resource planning elements
  • 🚫No in-app purchases or ads
  • 📱Simple, intuitive touch controls
  • 🧩Unique blend of RPG and survival mechanics
  • 🎯Balanced difficulty with multiple modes
  • 📚Immersive storytelling and world-building

Negative things

  • 🐛Engineering skill training is broken/inaccessible
  • ⚔️Combat system feels clunky and difficult
  • ⏱️Time limit feels restrictive and frustrating
  • 🗺️Map resets when leaving locations
  • 🎮Limited combat mechanics and animations
  • 📱Melee swipe controls unreliable on newer iPhones
  • 🔄Repetitive gameplay across playthroughs
  • 💾No cross-platform save synchronization
  • 🎨Outdated Google Maps icon doesn't fit theme
  • 📵Cannot play background music while gaming
  • 🎯Difficulty spike in late game
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What's New in Overlive

65.0

August 26, 2019

v65 - Lots of maintenance! Fun updates coming... + FIX: Modern phones with screens that go past bevels now display correctly + FIX: Some little typos (yuck) + FIX: Lots of compliancy work, consent screen, and reduced permissions to bare amount If you like the game please leave us a review - it helps the game a lot!

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This game dropped -14 positions in Role Playing games chart.

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User reviews

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Good game

Shame it’s hidden behind a pay wall, but it’s a good game. A bit difficult (especially late game) but manageable. For the non-unlimited runs, I’d make it a bit easier to get stuff done so you can actually escape/shut down the nuclear plant.
Just a few suggestions
Only reason it is 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the difficulty.
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Silverspike7754Silverspike7754

A genuine good time

I just played this game for 8 hours straight, and truly it is a well built game. I have no complaints, that being said, expect 8 hours of a good time, much better value than a movie.
ElfongoElfongo

Good game with a soul

I love this game it really felt like I went through a journey in this game, thank you devs
Gamerdude199Gamerdude199

Cool

Cool game
Racoon157Racoon157

Decent enough

Decent game but the issues with the melee not working correctly (police station) is getting me killed too much.
Boner69&69somemoreBoner69&69somemore
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Engineering skill cannot be trained despite finding repair kit

Bug

Melee combat not working correctly at police station

Bug

Melee swipes don't work on iPhone X and newer models

Bug

App name truncated on home screen

Bug

Training path locked out due to engineering bug

Bug

Some events require inaccessible engineering skill

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Requested Features

20 requests

Sequel or expansion pack

Feature

Skip tutorial option

Feature

Novice/easier difficulty mode

Feature

More story content and endings

Feature

Character customization (clothes, appearance)

Feature

Sandbox mode with unlimited supplies

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Screen rotation support

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More weapons and skill variety

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Character classes (soldier, scavenger, medic)

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Turn-based combat system

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Rest anywhere feature

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Gun silencers

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Companion/survivor recruitment system

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Computer/desktop version

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Chinese language translation

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Map location color coding for events

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On-screen status and dice roll information

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More graphical designs for events

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Extended map boundaries

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Longer gameplay duration

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FAQ

What is Overlive: Gamebook and RPG?

Overlive is a highly rated game that combines the elements of a 'choose your path' interactive storybook with RPG character development and real-time combat. Players must survive a zombie apocalypse by making tough decisions, training skills, exploring a city, and battling enemies to escape before time runs out.

What are the key features of Overlive?

Key features include surviving a zombie apocalypse, exploring 18 locations with thousands of unique events and consequential decisions, developing characters by training 9 different skills, engaging in real-time combat, finding gear, upgrading your home, and achieving one of 8 possible endings. The game is designed for replayability.

How much does Overlive cost?

This is the full version of Overlive, meaning all content and features are available without time limits or ads. It is a paid application, offering a complete experience upfront.

What platforms is Overlive available on?

Based on the provided information, Overlive is a mobile application. While specific operating systems are not mentioned, it is designed for mobile devices.

What are common use cases for Overlive?

Overlive is ideal for players looking for an immersive single-player experience that challenges their decision-making skills and strategic thinking. It's perfect for those who enjoy narrative-rich games, survival scenarios, and character progression in a post-apocalyptic setting.