In a World Overrun with Zombies, Only I Am Never Attacked Vol.0

Editorial Review

Zombie apocalypse visual novels typically trade in desperation and horror, but this entry inverts the formula entirely—the protagonist’s inexplicable immunity becomes the narrative’s gravitational center, and the series pivots toward romantic mystery rather than survival dread. Vol.0 positions itself as a supplementary collection, offering character depth through ancillary scenarios rather than advancing the main plot, a strategy that works best for readers already invested in the core cast.

The structure is smartly designed around three heroines with asymmetrical content distribution: Fukazuki dominates with six scenarios, while Makiura and Tokiko each receive three. This isn’t laziness—it’s a weighted approach to heroine prioritization that mirrors typical series hierarchy. The promise of twelve discrete short scenarios plus twelve H-scenes (across 290+ CG variations) suggests substantial replay value despite the supplementary framing. What distinguishes this from generic zombie fiction is the rom-com tonal shift; these aren’t grim survival tales but “what-if” explorations and behind-the-scenes moments that presumably develop romantic tension and character quirks obscured by main-story urgency.

The combination of mystery (the protagonist’s immunity remains unexplained), supernatural elements, and suspense-tinged romance comedy is relatively uncommon in the adult game space, where apocalypse settings usually prioritize either horror or harem logistics. Here, the framing suggests something more playful—untold narratives and alternative scenarios imply a series confident enough to indulge in tonal variety and character-focused writing.

Readers craving dense plot progression should start with Vol.1; Vol.0 is explicitly designed as supplementary content. However, anyone already attached to this series’ heroines or interested in a lighter counterweight to the main story’s intensity will find substantial, deliberately crafted material here. The heroine-specific scenario clustering makes selective replay straightforward—meaningful if you have clear preference favorites.