Show HN: Run With Zombies. A free browser game where GPS zombies chase you(runwithzombies.com)

3 pointsby mfernandes6 hours ago3 comments

jakswa5 hours ago
I remember trying out a zombie running app ~15yrs ago and am a fan of the concept. That was a podcast pretty much, audio-only storyline in your ears describing proximity/urgency/etc. I didn't grant this thing GPS access (work computer), but my immediate goal was to figure out how much attention it wants while running. The real problem nowadays (running in a city on city paths) feels like I would be oblivious to the people/cars around me and end up a safety hazard.
- vunderba4 hours ago
  You're probably thinking of Zombies, Run!, which was an incredibly popular game that went viral over a decade ago. IIRC it did use GPS, but more for tracking your speed, distance, and overall movement. I don’t think it used your precise location to determine the proximity of zombies, though. Was a pretty fun game.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombies,_Run!
  A zombie game properly paired a decent pair of "AR glasses" (that worked well outdoors) would be great fun to just head over to the nearest unoccupied soccer field and run for hours tho.
- mfernandes5 hours ago
  Yes, that can be a real safety problem. When I use it while running I only look at the screen when it warns me by vibrating. Vibration means zombies are nearby.
  Sometimes I also use it while walking, in this case I feel safe looking at the screen even in the center of Lisbon which is a very busy city.
rahuldhole5 hours ago
The game controls are not clearly visible. I am confused & figuring it out by random key-mouse combinations.
- mfernandes5 hours ago
  There are no mouse or key controls. You control your player by walking or running in the real world. :-)
runvoid5 hours ago
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