Training Sessions

All right everyone let's face it, the Zombie Apocalypse has not happened yet. How do we train for something that catastrophic? We can't go outside with our rifles and start popping people in the heads. Well, we could but I don't advise it. Video games my fellow survivors. They provide intense situations that call for preparedness and fast reflexes. Here are a few that can be used as decent zombie training.

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
This is the only game that I know where you have to shoot the zombie in the head for it to go down. The limited amount of ammunition is realistic and the fact that you get to ride on the four horses of the Apocalypse, even though it pertains to nothing we are discussing, is still bad a$$.

The Left 4 Dead series
Just in case the zombies that eventually make themselves known are fast, running, and can explode in a pile of goo then we have ourselves the ultimate in zombie virtual training. Seriously though, teamwork is essential when the Zombie Apocalypse happens and in this series teamwork is how a person survives. Add in the realistic settings and the sense of utter hopelessness when a horde of the undead run around the corner heading your way make for an interesting and worthwhile training tool.

The Dead Rising series
These games take Left 4 Dead and make the game funny. Dressing up as a Lego man and incinerating the undead using a Mega Man Blaster is just breathtaking. The reason it makes the list is its use of everyday weapons that can be used. Lawn Mowers gain a whole new meaning.

Call of Duty Black Ops & World at War
These games are similar to the Left 4 Dead series only they don't involve special infected. Again the use of teamwork, limited ammo, and even the barricades are prime reasons one should play these games to prepare for the living dead.

Dead Island
I almost forgot about this game. Not surprising as I had to literally throw the game down in frustration. I love this game, but it is a pain in my butt. Take Left 4 Dead and mix it with Grand Theft Auto and you have a game that is pure brilliance. The creation of weapons, enhancing on already created ones, the durability factor, and the story gives players chills. Oh, I also love the main theme song. Anyone that says they beat this game without any help from others, I call shenanigans.

Resident Evil
I would never say that the last few RE games were bad, far from it, but stay away from RE 4 and 5 if you want a pure zombie hunting experience. The last two have nothing to do with the zombies that are under consideration. The others are a great tool when you consider limited inventory, ammo, and the occasional time when combining a red and a green plant to create something that heals you. I know it's weird that every home in Raccoon City would have these plants, but not weird when you watch the movies. I would never say that the last few RE games were bad, but the last few movies were. Ouch, it hurts just thinking about them.

Anyway, take care and if I've forgotten any that can be used as an extreme zombie annihilation tool, please feel free to comment. 

P.S.
Paul W.S. Anderson: You should be ashamed of what you've done to the Resident Evil games.