From : The Dead
A game made during the Pixel Game Jam 2025 by Freep Dryer and Andrew Vandercar.
In From : The Dead, You play as a postman given an awful task : Deliver packages during the zombie apocalypse.
Filled with rage, you comply - you still wish to keep your job, but that doesn't meant you cannot express it by doing it the DedEx way!
Throw packages to make your deadline, or make the dead fall to your feet.
Credits :
Maple Leaf Rag : https://musescore.com/user/116681/scores/145724
Smash Smack Sounds : https://opengameart.org/content/punch-slap-n-kick
Krotos Fundamentals : https://www.krotosaudio.com/products/krotos-fundamentals-sound-effects-library/
Mumbles and Groans : Me!
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It took me a death to realize the colors of the packages and houses matter, but I love this! Very simple but fun. I only got to the second level because of how many zombies there were D: It would be cool to have upgrades, like after eah level you could pick to throw packages farther or carry more type of thing!
Really nice idea. Focused and simple. Somewhere between paperboy and an arena survival game. I see the comments about upgrades and sure, i think so too for a longer game, but it would take away from the simplicity you have here.
I finally did it, I completed all levels. The only one complaint is I didn't understand where the mail would fly when the postman threw it
congrats! I hope you enjoyed my caffeine/sleep-deprived ending haha
out of curiosity - can you explain more about the mail? Are you suggesting a trajectory arc or something of the sort?
I mean, the process of throwing the mail. I think it will be better to show the player by a trace line the direction and distance the projectile(mail) will fly.
Thats good feedback! I think it would make a great addition - thank you!
np) have fun)
Haha, we had a very similar idea (we even got pretty much the same business name!) but different execution, mine you just stay in the post office hehe, I enjoyed youur game, cute artstyle!
Thank you! I just came across your game as well, what a hilarious coincidence! Good work to you as well :)
Love this! the little grumbles he makes when getting hit is brilliant. love the concept, delivering packages during a zombie apocalypse with such dedication as this little dude is brilliant.
well executed entry, I'd love a more gracious hit box and perhaps a dodge, maybe some power ups, but solid foundation for a fun and quirky game!
Dashing or Dodging was considered early on.
But after hearing suggestions for adding back in, I think it would make a great post-jam update! Thanks for the feedback!
Like the concepts but needs upgrade menu and currency
Some thing like dashing or rolling seems a good mechanic too