How to Play
Overview[edit]
DEAD: Doomsday Emergency Action Division is a fast-paced, wave-based survival shooter that blends the endless wave survival of Call of Duty: Zombies with the frantic bullet-hell chaos of Nuclear Throne.
The objective is simple: **stay alive as long as possible** while managing points, upgrading weapons, and making tactical choices about which parts of the map to open.
The Gameplay Loop[edit]
- Spawn In – Each run begins with your chosen operator (e.g., Craig or Vanessa) armed with a starter pistol.
- Earn Points – Defeat enemies to earn points.
- The faster you kill, the more points you gain — landing headshots and using upgraded weapons maximises efficiency.
- Spend Wisely – Use points at interactive Map Furniture:
- Vending Machines – Heal, boost your max health, or improve luck.
- Weapons – Found via Wall Buys or the Mystery Box.
- Beastinator – Upgrade your guns into absurd “Beast Mode” evolutions.
- Ammo Crates – Restock before you run dry.
- Obstacles – Unlock new map areas by paying to clear barriers.
- Survive Waves – Each wave grows harder, throwing more and stronger enemies into the fray.
- Repeat or Die Trying – The loop continues until you’re overwhelmed. The deeper you go, the faster and nastier it gets.
Tips & Tricks[edit]
- Efficiency = Points: Kill zombies in as few shots as possible. Long, drawn-out fights reduce point output, making upgrades and headshots essential.
- Control the Map: Always keep an escape route and open new areas strategically.
- Upgrade Early: Cheap Beast Mode evolutions can carry you several rounds further than stock weapons.
- Use Luck to Your Advantage: Serendipity Soda reduces the risk of bad rolls from the Mystery Box and increases the potential power of health pickups.
- Spend, Don’t Hoard: Dying with a fortune of unspent points is worse than surviving with none.