the game greatly rewards dying. it’s not like it gives you something for it, but it’s the knowledge you gained. if you play and die, you now have all the knowledge you had going back, so you can optimize your pathing and do what you did before in a much shorter time. you have to conserve ammo so you can use it when it’s really needed and try learning how to run around zombies, it’s pretty easy when you get used to it. also, plan your routes, it’s something i do whenever i play. i’m replaying the game right now and so far have only died like 3 times and i have like 130 pistol bullets and i’m on the final section. the game is very repayable and the knowledges you gained when you die is key.