Quarantine Zone: The Last Check - The tools and how they work

In Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, as you play an inspector at Checkpoint Alpha, you play a crucial role in the fight to contain the progression of the zombie virus. Every choice you make can therefore have virulent repercussions on the epidemic, and the mission you'll have to carry out is built around mastering the diagnostic tools that will gradually be entrusted to you.

The diagnostic tools and how to use them

The game offers you eight main tools in the equipment wheel ("Q" key). Each tool will appear on a given day as the campaign progresses, while Endless mode gives you access to all the tools from the start.

The Thermopulsometer (Day 2): This device measures the survivors' vital signs. Values above 41 degrees (temperature) or 180 beats (pulse) may signal a possible zombie virus contagion. It's also worth noting that reflex sneezing or hiccups can occur when temperature or pulse are too high.

The Reflex Hammer (Day 4): Only use it on the arms or legs to try to find the muscle's response. When testing reflexes, slowness or even a weakened response points to the virus. A small precaution: striking the survivor on the head or chest causes damage. A notably low jaw indicates potential muscular reflex problems.

The Scanner (Day 6): some symptoms can be hidden under clothing. The scanner examines our survivors without you needing to undress them (a shame in some cases, perhaps?!). The first tool to check for the absence of bruises, bite marks, scars, and all indicators of a possible infection.

The Stethoscope (Day 9): the virus can cause respiratory problems. As such, the stethoscope allows you to monitor breathing and detect irregularities. Broad waves are telling. Spotted lungs, potential illness and probable infection.

The Syringe (Day 11): This analyzer extracts fluid samples to check for infection. If the fluid turns orange, the survivor is infected. Syringes are single-use and available in limited quantities (but you can obtain more syringes by sending survivors during an evacuation).

The Firearm (Day 13): It must be used against zombies turning in the Survivors' Block or in Quarantine, otherwise you won't be able to stop them from attacking.

Note

Careful, shooting other staff members means game over!

The X-Ray (Day 13): Examine survivors' internal organs to detect any signs of infection. As the virus evolves, some symptoms don't show on the surface. Look for lesions, dark spots and abnormal discoloration of the organs.

The Matioscope (Day 16): it allows you to spot the virus. Zoom in and scan the survivor's retina to detect the presence of eye parasites and anomalies that could confirm infection. When the eyelids droop, the matioscope can confirm the diagnosis.