Resident Evil Meets Papers Please in a Wild New Xbox Game Pass Offering
“Quarantine Zone: The Last Check,” developed by indie studio Brigada Games and published by Devolver Digital, offers a refreshing departure from traditional zombie apocalypse narratives. Rather than casting players as action heroes fighting through hordes, the game positions players as checkpoint inspectors during a zombie outbreak.
The core gameplay revolves around inspection duties at a quarantine checkpoint. Players must examine survivors for symptoms of infection to determine whether they’re healthy enough to be evacuated. This unique premise creates an intriguing genre mash-up, blending survival horror elements with the inspection and decision-making mechanics reminiscent of titles like Papers Please.
The game initially launched on Steam several months ago and has recently become available on Xbox Game Pass, expanding its audience significantly. This Game Pass addition makes the title accessible to a broader player base beyond PC players who may have discovered it on Steam.
For players seeking survival horror experiences that break from conventional zombie game tropes, Quarantine Zone offers an interesting alternative approach that shifts perspective from the traditional protagonist-versus-threats dynamic to a role focused on crucial decision-making during crisis situations.