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[ Editor's Note: As Nick Olsen is a writer for Theory of Gaming, this won't be counted in the monthly Vox Pop prize. However, it is very much a worthy read. ]
By Nick Olsen
Co-founder, Theory of Gaming
In 1985 Nintendo started a revolution when it...
Steam Achievements
Been Everywhere - Completed All Marked Destinations on the Map
BOOM! Who Needs a Headshot? - Killed 5 Walkers with One Explosion
Crash Course in Brain Surgery - Killed 100 Walkers while Grappling
Down to My Last - Completed the Game with Only 1 Firearm and 1 Bullet Left in Your Inventory
Duct Tape Can Fix Anything - Survived 5 Breakdowns
Every Man, Woman and Child - Chose to Travel at Least Once with Every Optional Survivor
Extreme Conditioning - Sprinted Until You're Exhausted 10 Times in One Level
Get Out of Dodge - Completed the Final Marked...
Relics are unlockable advantages that can be used after your first play through. Only 1 relic can be used at a time.
Bigger Clips - Complete the game once with Mia in your party
Crossbow/Assault Rifle - Complete the game once
Faster Stronger - Complete the game once with Sheila in your party
Item Boost - Complete the game once with Swenson in your party
Marksman Boost - Complete the game once with Harrison in your party
Melee Boost - Complete the game once with Jane in your party
Silenced...
Bigger Clips - Complete the game once with Mia in your party
Crossbow/Assault Rifle - Complete the game once, you'll be able to use these from the beginning of the game.
Faster Stronger - Complete the game once with Sheila in your party.
Item Boost - Complete the game once with Swenson in your party.
Marksman Boost - Complete the game once with Harrison in your party.
Melee Boost - Complete the game once with Jane in your party.
Silenced Weapons - Complete the game once with Blake in your party.
Stealth...