Zombies

This page is an overview of all the zombies present in the city of ________ during the events of Our Worldly Woes.

Zombies in Our Worldly Woes are arguably the primary antagonists in the game, serving as the universal menace to humanity as well being as the single largest element that the plot of the game revolves around. There are several different types of zombies but all share the common characteristics of aggression, lack of higher cognitive activity, and the hunger for human flesh.

There are several different types of zombies in the game ranging from pitiful shambling bodies to the extremely dangerous mutants. Many different approaches will have to be taken to deal with each type of zombie. Some will prove very effective while some won't work at all on others. For example, shamblers are very easy to deal with alone, as even the most inexperienced player can easily kill or outrun one. In hordes, an easy way to deal with them is through hiding and staying out of sight until they pass or until the player gets far enough. Runners are more difficult to outrun, so combat or avoiding them in the first place if possible may be preferred options. The more formidable mutated zombies are increasingly harder to deal with, and special strategies will have to be employed to effectively kill or evade them. Vehicles are a great way to escape nearly any kind of zombie, however be mindful that they can attract even more in certain cases. Using high-powered weapons such as fully-automatic firearms and explosives are both quick means to destroy any infected, but again, may increase the amount of unwanted attention. The majority of the infected can be easily outsmarted but some others will be more physically powerful than humans so certain precautions are desired to be taken before engaging them. Many zombie types will each require a distinct, special strategy to defeat or evade them, and what works for some infected won't always work for others.

Types:
There are several different types of zombies and due to The Pathogen's evolution and mutations, many zombies will become increasingly more dangerous as time goes on and the storyline progresses.

Common Infected:
Common infected are the most numerous of the diseased bodies roaming the streets of ______. They make up the bulk of the infected and can be found in any part of the city in large numbers. Compared to the other types of infected, common infected are much easier to deal with individually, but their real threat comes in their ability to form hordes and attack en masse. A seasoned survivor should have little trouble outsmarting any common infected, though getting cornered is a death sentence.

Walkers

Runners

Uncommon Infected:
Though the common infected have become increasingly predictable in their behaviors, sometimes an infected individual will begin deviating from their expected behavior, or undergo minor mutations, and will become an uncommon infected. Uncommon infected are zombies that show unnatural behavior or possess other odd characteristics. Infected that are potentially more dangerous because they seem to exhibit aberrant behaviors but otherwise look mostly like a human are uncommon infected.

Freak walker

Freak runner

Metamorphs

Gorgers

Special Infected:
Special infected, or mutants, are zombies that have developed strange and notable abilities and behaviors that make them notoriously dangerous to deal with. These infected most oftentimes develop hideous physical mutations that alter their body structure and give them powerful abilities. Fortunately for the survivors in _____, these mutants are usually far and few between.

Gnashers

Pariahs

Heralds

Fury

Helminth