This visual approach is very similar to the that of the comics - mostly black and white, with splashes of color in the cover artwork. It is dark, solid, and very creepy, which works really well for a game with a zombie theme. From an artistic standpoint, it is a brave choice for the developers to go in this direction (whereas basing the game on the more popular TV series would have asked for a typical realistic color treatment). Cel shaded graphics are a definite fit with the mood and feel of the comics. Unlike the 5 Walking Dead episodes from Telltale Games, Assault's lack of close ups and character dialogue means that having black and white characters do not detract from the delivery of the game (it would not have worked for the other game, which is why it is cel-shaded with full colors).