The Walking Dead Match 3 Tales Director On Bringing "Original Comic Book to Life"

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brings the long-running franchise into the world of puzzles, creating a new kind of experience set in the universe fans have come to know over the years. The game comes from Com2uS, a long-time mobile developer which has previously produced other titles like. While the title mainly uses the matching mechanics of games like, gameplay also incorporates elements of settlement building and an overarching narrative.

Unlike the developer's last project , which was focused a collection-focused RPG, is a puzzler at heart, taking players to the front lines of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The game aims to continue the storied legacy of the comics, with brand-new art approved by the original creators. Alongside the main matching mechanics, players will build up a settlement through building upgrades, unlock new characters and items, and can even engage in PvP raids.

interviewed the game's director Jaejun Lee via email to discuss translating into a puzzle game, adding in Easter eggs for fans, and keeping the core of the franchise intact.

Screen Rant: What were the most important things the team kept in mind when it came to making a new adaptation of the universe?

Jaejun Lee: Certainly, the most important aspect was staying true to the rules of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead has a vast universe, but it doesn't have a perfectly organized lore bible for secondary works. We received various files explaining the universe from the original publisher, but we encountered situations that we hadn't anticipated. With no official lore bible, we had to create a sense of «coherence» within this universe. For instance, in the game, if you keep upgrading buildings, advanced facilities that seem to run on electricity are