God Save Birmingham Devs Unfazed by 'The Day Before' Comparisons

The medieval zombie survival title God Save Birmingham burst onto the scene in April with an 8-minute gameplay trailer that ignited both excitement and widespread skepticism. Amid humorous jabs at its Birmingham setting, critics questioned its authenticity—with polished animations fueling suspicions that the trailer showcased pre-rendered footage rather than genuine gameplay.

Most strikingly, comparisons emerged to the infamous The Day Before, with some labeling it a "fake game" or outright "scam." For context, The Day Before became one of gaming’s most disastrous launches—promoted as "the next generation of post-apocalyptic MMO survival games," only to release as a broken extraction shooter. It earned IGN’s exceedingly rare 1/10 score, and servers shut down mere days after its Early Access debut.

Following its viral April trailer, Korean publisher Kakao Games and developer Ocean Drive responded by showcasing a PAX East demo and releasing updated gameplay footage—offering a clearer picture of the game’s actual development stage. While this helped temper skepticism, lingering The Day Before accusations persist.

Eager to address these concerns, I spoke with Ocean Drive CEO Jae Kim and publishing head Jungsoo Lee about whether God Save Birmingham could escape such comparisons. Surprisingly, both welcomed the association. Discover why in our full discussion.