Are the podcasts or workout playlists just not getting the job done anymore for your daily jogs? Maybe getting chased by zombies will get you moving! Zombies, Run! is a new app that throws you into the middle of a zombie apocalypse with you as the hero, and it’s just as exciting as it sounds.
Zombies, Run! was developed by indie developer Six to Start, and adds a jolt of excitement to the part of the day that most usually dread.
After a zombie epidemic leaves few survivors, those left behind need runners to the last human outpost who will help rescue others and collect needed supplies. With 500+ missions to undergo, there’s certainly no shortage of objectives to complete, and there are comedy and non-fiction adventures for those who aren’t into zombies. If you’ve ever wondered what an expedition with Lewis and Clark was like, this app gives you the opportunity to join them on their travels. There are 5Ks and 10Ks for those distance runners needing to train, and this app will keep you entertained that entire run.
So what does being chased by zombies have to offer besides mindlessly running? Well, the user has many other survivors they need to save along the way, and nothing motivates someone to run more than saving a life. There are also various supplies the user is instructed to pick up to ensure survival for themselves. These objectives are completed by reaching a certain distance. If you still need your music to keep you going, no worries, as the app allows you to listen to your playlist from wherever you get your music. Another convenient aspect is the app adjusts the mission to a time and distance of your choosing, so you don’t have to undergo a ridiculously long run just to play a mission.
While this app brings some much needed fun to running, understandably it isn’t something that most people will want to use every time they run. The app is $5.99 per month or $39.99 per year, which seems worth it for a frequent user.
Zombies, Run! is an innovative app that makes exercising one of the more enjoyable parts of the day.
