OVERVIEW

A Resident Evil inspired de-make made in 2 weeks for Made With Defold Jam 2025. With an emphasis on action, there is also exploration and inventory management to be performed. If desired, a non-violent run is possible, though tricky.

CONTROLS

Keyboard Xbox Controller
Move ARROW KEYS D-PAD
Attack C A
Examine X B
Inventory I Y
Pause ESC START

GAME

  • Explore the world moving from area to area
  • Find equipment in plain view or hidden within containers
  • Fight off zombies with weapons you will find
  • Inventory space is limited; use item boxes to store gear
  • Look for blue cassette recorders to save your progress
  • 15-30 minutes play time

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Updated 20 days ago
Published 22 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsHTML5, Windows
Rating
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(16 total ratings)
AuthorBen James
GenreAction, Shooter, Survival
Made withDefold
Tags2D, Monsters, Pixel Art, Short, Zombies

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"Exclusion Zone" offers a tense, top-down survival horror experience wrapped in a moody pixel art aesthetic. Players navigate dark, labyrinthine docks and industrial areas, carefully scavenging for crucial supplies. The game effectively builds a sense of dread and isolation through its bleak environments and limited visibility. Combat is a deliberate and dangerous affair, making resource management a key component of survival. Fans of classic, retro-style horror will appreciate its focus on atmosphere and exploration.

Very good game

Very short but very fun, would reccomend an addition to the UI that lets you see your health at all times instead of a few seconds after being hurt

well done, game is really good :)

Gameplay and Critique ;)

very nice

nice

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very good game! you are one of the best game-maker on itch.io. But an UI for hp and bullets would be nice. and after a half hour i couldn't hear the shots.

I'm working on a small project using Defold. I built games using a number of programming languages, frameworks, and game engines. Check them out on my itch portfolio. I wish the engine was more 3D capable though. My next project will be in Gideros, so I can get a handle of what it can do. Best of luck.  

Very cool demake! Unfortunately the sound effects muted out when I tried using the auto-gun for some reason, only the music played but all sound effects went off.

Very cool game otherwise though, liked the twist.

Nice game. You've made a lot in the span of 2 weeks

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Nice demake!

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very good