Intense Horde Survival - Surrounded Challenge Runs

Deacon St. John faces an relentless horde of Freakers in the Surrounded challenge within Sherman's Camp. The gameplay highlights various survival strategies, including the tactical use of explosives like Napalm Molotovs, Pipe Bombs, and Proximity Mines to control large groups. Deacon utilizes a diverse arsenal featuring the MG55 light machine gun and IDF PUP assault rifle to maintain high kill multipliers while navigating the abandoned town's tight alleyways, rooftops, and riverbeds. Multiple attempts are shown, each demonstrating different approaches to movement and environmental interaction to maximize scores before being eventually overwhelmed by the sheer number of infected enemies. Deacon St. John navigates the treacherous post-apocalyptic landscape of Oregon, focusing on securing NERO checkpoints and research sites. The journey involves meticulous scavenging within mobile medical units to find valuable NERO injectors that permanently enhance physical attributes like focus. Following the successful restoration of power and completion of regional objectives, the focus shifts to mobility and long-distance travel using his customized motorcycle. Strategic map planning allows for fast travel across diverse regions, from the snowy peaks of Iron Butte to the desolate Highway 97 corridor. Biking maneuvers include high-stakes jumps and navigating rugged terrain to reach isolated research sites, such as a crashed helicopter by a lake. Throughout the exploration, Deacon collects audio logs and technical data, providing insight into the world's collapse, while remaining vigilant against lurking threats, scouting areas with binoculars, and testing tactical equipment interactions with the environment. Deacon St. John navigates the dangerous, post-apocalyptic landscape of Oregon at night. The journey begins with a brief exploration of a moonlit lake before transitioning into high-octane motorcycle travel through abandoned towns infested with freakers. Combat sequences highlight both on-bike shooting and tactical retreats. Significant time is spent scavenging for vital resources like scrap and fuel among abandoned vehicles. The exploration leads to a NERO research site where Deacon upgrades his abilities using an injector. The latter half features intense encounters with wildlife, including a cougar attack on a narrow mountain path. The journey concludes with thorough scavenging on a highway and essential bike maintenance to ensure survival in the harsh wilderness. Tactical gameplay unfolds as a lone survivor infiltrates the Chemult Community College grounds to confront a massive Freaker horde. The operation begins with a stealthy approach on a motorcycle under the cover of night, followed by careful scouting of the infected area. Throughout the hour-long engagement, a variety of combat tactics are demonstrated, including the use of environmental hazards, high-tier explosives like napalm molotovs, and heavy weaponry to manage overwhelming numbers. Between intense combat segments, time is spent meticulously scavenging for crafting materials in NERO mobile units and local college buildings, highlighting the survival and management aspects of the mission. The survivor utilizes the terrain to create bottlenecks and escape routes, showcasing strategic movement against the relentless swarm. The footage concludes with the successful eradication of the horde and a final resource sweep of the area before moving on to the next objective. Deacon St. John meticulously scavenges abandoned suburban homes, collecting vital resources like gunpowder, scrap, and crafting components. This preparatory phase transitions into a mobile sequence as he rides his motorcycle through a rugged landscape to confront a Crier infestation. Utilizing Molotov cocktails, he incinerates the nests located high in the trees, efficiently neutralizing the avian threat. The operation then escalates upon reaching the Chemult Station train yard to face a massive Freaker horde. Positioning himself strategically above the rail lines, he employs a combination of Attractors to cluster the enemies and Napalm Molotovs to unleash devastating area-of-effect damage. Continued use of explosive throwables thins the ranks of the undead until the entire horde is decimated. The mission concludes with gathering bounties from the fallen and performing a final sweep of the area for remaining supplies. 📖 Chapters: 0:00:00 - First attempt at Surrounded challenge begins 0:00:40 - First attempt concludes with score results 0:01:04 - Second run starts with proximity bomb placement 0:02:16 - Using environmental hazards to maximize kill multiplier 0:03:15 - End of second run with nearly 5,000 points 0:03:35 - Third attempt starts with initial crowd control 0:05:50 - Intense combat sequence utilizing Napalm Molotovs 0:07:11 - Third run ends with transition to next attempt 0:07:31 - Fourth run starts with high-efficiency weapon use 0:09:35 - Riverbed engagement and high-multiplier killstreak 0:10:36 - Fourth run concludes with a new high score of 6,284 0:10:55 - Final featured attempt at the Surrounded horde challenge 0:14:04 - Game main menu screen displays after challenge exit 0:00:00 - Securing the Rogue Tunnel NERO Checkpoint and looting medical supplies 0:03:30 - Enhancing physical focus and completing the Rogue Tunnel regional mission 0:06:45 - Restoring health and preparing the customized motorcycle for long-distance travel 0:10:00 - Consulting the world map for strategic navigation and fast travel 0:13:20 - Arriving at the Chemult Community College NERO Checkpoint in Highway 97 0:16:45 - Engaging in high-speed off-road biking and environmental traversal 0:20:15 - Performing a daring motorcycle jump to reach a remote lakeside site 0:23:30 - Investigating a crashed helicopter for flight data recordings and tech 0:26:45 - Scouting the surrounding region with binoculars to identify hostiles 0:29:15 - Final resource scavenging and testing tactical gear in the field 0:00:00 - Exploration of the moonlit lakefront and swimming attempt 0:05:00 - High-speed motorcycle travel through an abandoned urban area 0:10:00 - Combat with freakers while riding through town streets 0:15:00 - Systematic scavenging for scrap and items among car wrecks 0:20:00 - Refueling the motorcycle from a found gas canister 0:25:00 - Navigating off-road terrain and broken highway sections 0:30:00 - Discovery of a NERO research site and focus attribute upgrade 0:35:00 - Intense encounter with a cougar on a narrow mountain path 0:40:00 - Final supply run through highway wreckage and abandoned vehicles 0:45:00 - Motorcycle maintenance and final repairs at the highway blockade 0:00:00 - Departure from Diamond Lake and initial traversal 0:05:30 - Scavenging a suburban neighborhood for materials 0:12:15 - Clearing an ambush camp and securing resources 0:18:45 - Crafting a full inventory of explosives and meds 0:25:20 - Tactical scouting of the Chemult College perimeter 0:32:10 - Engagement of local Freaker nests to secure route 0:40:45 - In-depth resource sweep of derelict vehicles 0:48:30 - Final weapon loadout check and tactical planning 0:55:15 - Final approach to the community college grounds 1:00:00 - Arrival at the college NERO checkpoint 1:00:23 - Stealthy crossbow elimination of sentry 1:00:32 - Infiltrating and looting the college buildings 0:00:00 - Scavenging resources in a suburban house 0:02:32 - Traveling by motorcycle toward an infestation site 0:03:52 - Eliminating Crier nests using fire-based throwables 0:04:12 - Crier infestation mission completion and further transit 0:05:08 - Scouting the Chemult Station and identifying the Freaker horde 0:07:15 - Initiating the engagement with the large horde 0:08:50 - Deploying Attractors and Pipe Bombs to cluster enemies 0:10:35 - Successfully eliminating the Chemult Station rail line horde 0:12:10 - Gathering bounties and final supply sweep