The First Zombie turns the traditional zombie formula upside down by letting you play as humanity's first zombie, transforming ordinary people into undead allies and conquering Tokyo's districts to create a city ruled by your growing zombie horde.

In The First Zombie, an ordinary young man suddenly awakens to discover that his entire body has become a zombie. Rather than being horrified by his transformation, he welcomes his new tireless body and comes up with an unusual idea: perhaps turning everyone into zombies could be a way to save the world.

This “reverse zombie” game changes the usual objective of the genre. Instead of hunting down the undead, players approach ordinary humans, turn them into zombies, and steadily increase their horde. The newly transformed zombies then become valuable companions who can help as the group expands.

The game takes place across recognizable areas of Tokyo, including Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ueno. Conquer each district, expand the zombie population, and gradually transform the city's streets into zombie-controlled areas.

Key Features

Play as Humanity's First Zombie
Take control of the first zombie and experience the zombie apocalypse from the perspective of the undead rather than the survivors.

A “Reverse” Zombie Game
Instead of defeating zombies, your objective is to increase their numbers by transforming ordinary humans into members of your growing undead group.

Build Your Zombie Horde
Every human you transform can become an ally, allowing you to steadily expand your group and gain new companions as you progress.

Conquer Tokyo's Districts
Take your growing horde through recognizable Tokyo locations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ueno, transforming each area into a zombie city.

Unexpected Zombie Companions
Your expanding group can include transformed humans as well as other unexpected companions, giving your zombie horde a distinctive cast of allies.

Produced by Kentaro Fujii
The project is produced by Kentaro Fujii, known for the Japanese television program Wednesday's Downtown, bringing his production background to this unusual zombie-game concept.

FAQs and Guides

• Question: What is The First Zombie?
  Answer: It is a “reverse zombie” game in which the player controls humanity's first zombie and grows an undead horde by transforming humans into zombies.
• Question: What is the main objective?
  Answer: Rather than defeating zombies, the objective is to increase their numbers, build your horde, and spread the undead throughout Tokyo.
• Question: What is the story about?
  Answer: An ordinary young man wakes up as a zombie and decides that transforming humanity into zombies might be a way to lead the world toward a new stage and ultimately save it.
• Question: Can transformed humans become allies?
  Answer: Yes. Humans that are transformed into zombies become companions who can help your growing horde.
• Question: Where does The First Zombie take place?
  Answer: The game is set in Tokyo, featuring recognizable districts including Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ueno.
• Question: What happens when a district is conquered?
  Answer: Your goal is to take control of the district with your growing horde and transform it into a city of zombies.
• Question: Who produced The First Zombie?
  Answer: The game is produced by Kentaro Fujii, known for Wednesday's Downtown.
• Question: What platforms are currently announced?
  Answer: The game has been announced for Nintendo Switch and PC.