Desperation, despair, the sense of isolation, sinking to the lower levels of man, and survival of the fittest by any means necessary, are all presented in this game with some shocking surprises that take you(and even me) by surprise. However, I Am Alive, also reveals the dark aspects of humanity when faced with a crisis with little chances of survival. Along the way, you will obtain other tools at your disposal such as a grappling hook and pistons which allow you to rest while scaling high-rise, abandoned buildings as you search for your wife and daughter, which is the main crux of the story. However, you can use non-lethal methods on weaker foes as killing larger enemies will cause them to lower their mêlée weapons and surrender.

Stamina can be replenished by food items and enemies can be defeated by a limited arsenal of bullets and a machete, which is great for close-quarters combat.

Not only that, you also have to contend with a thick cloud of dust and desperate survivors who will kill you for your supplies. Instead of being this invincible survivor of the apocalypse, the main character has a stamina meter that you must pay attention to at all times as climbing, running, and fighting will drain your stamina. But it's the core mechanics of I Am Alive that really make it shine. These small little tidbits add more to the story and makes you more involved despite the short length of the game.

What caused the Event is never explained it could be surmised that it was an unknown natural phenomenon, but the focus is more on survival as well as helping those in need who reveal what happened during the time in the form of side-quests(which I love dearly). The main character(whose never named)roams the desolated wasteland of Haventon, a city devastated by a cataclysmic 'Event'. With top-selling hits such as the Splinter Cell, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, and Rayman series, Ubisoft's I Am Alive, is another stunning addition to the tried and true formula of post-apocalyptic virtual mayhem. Ubisoft has crafted itself quite a remarkable reputation as being one of the top-tier video game developers in the world.

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