World War Z
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Action, TPP, zombie, post-apocalypse, movies, TPS, co-op, shooters, Epic Store exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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A cooperative shooter based on the license of a movie by the same title. The players are taken to a world overrun by a zombie pandemic and fight for survival in Moscow, New York and Jerusalem.
Last Update: May 8, 2019
World War Z Guide
The World War Z Guide is a comprehensive source of knowledge concerning this cooperative game. Our guidebook provides information on what kind of zombies you will encounter, how to defeat them, how to develop classes, and what skills are worth to unlock.
Videos and Screens
[2:38] World War Z gameplay trailer #1
[1:08] World War Z Stories in Moscow
The main pros of the game
- Cooperative Gameplay: The game supports up to 4 players, making it a fun experience to play with friends.
- Graphics and Visuals: Many users praised the graphics, noting that they are good and visually appealing.
- Satisfying Zombie Combat: Players enjoy the action of battling hordes of zombies, describing it as intense and fun.
- Variety of Modes: The game features different modes and challenges, adding to its replayability.
- Customization Options: Users appreciate the ability to upgrade weapons, set traps, and use character skins.
The main cons of the game
- Repetitive Missions: A common complaint is that the missions become repetitive over time, often involving similar tasks (e.g., reaching a point, activating switches).
- Linear Gameplay: Some players expected more open-world exploration but found the game to be quite linear.
- Lack of Challenge: Users mentioned that zombies can feel more like a nuisance than a real challenge.
- Weapon Design: There were criticisms regarding the feel of the weapons, with some users feeling they lacked realism.
- Performance Issues: Some players noted that the game's performance was underwhelming despite its graphical capabilities, with certain textures looking outdated.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Variety in Missions: Users expressed a desire for more diverse mission types to avoid repetition.
- Open-World Elements: Some players wished for a more open-world experience instead of the linear mission structure.
- Additional Maps: A call for more maps to enhance gameplay variety was noted.
- New Weapons: Some users humorously suggested the addition of unique weapons, such as a laser spear or bow.
- Improved Challenge: There is a desire for more challenging gameplay elements to make encounters with zombies feel more engaging.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 769 votes. 349 players anticipated the game.
World War Z Description
World War Z is a cooperative shooter designed for 4-player cooperation based on the license of a movie by the same title. The game was developed by Saber Interactive, also known for creating such games as TimeShift, Inversion and God Mode.
Plot
World War Z takes players to a world overrun by a zombie pandemic. Players take control over characters, whose primary objective is to fight for survival. The game features indirect references to the movie, however, seeing the move is not necessary to understand the story shown in the game.
Mechanics
In World War Z, players observe the action from the third-person perspective (TPP). The game comprises of three main chapters taking place in New York, Moscow, and Jerusalem. In each location, players control 4 characters with different abilities. As players progress through the game, they earn experience and unlock new levels that give them new abilities.
Similarly to the Left 4 Dead series, players have to traverse different locations, complete objectives, and eliminate hordes of living dead. A single horde can comprise even hundreds of zombies moving with extraordinary speed and able to climb each other getting to seemingly safe, high places.
Developers give at players' disposal an elaborate selection of firearms (that can be modified). Players can also fortify themselves – in selected areas, one can build a barbed fence, deploy mines and HMG positions.
Technical aspects
World War Z is based on the proprietary Swarm Engine that facilitates high-quality visuals despite hundreds of opponents present on the screen.
Last updated on October 2, 2018
World War Z Summary
Game Series: World War Z
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 16, 2019
Switch November 2, 2021
PlayStation 4 April 16, 2019
Xbox One April 16, 2019
Developer: Saber Interactive
Publisher: Mad Dog
World War Z System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz / AMD A10-5700 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 650 Ti / Radeon HD 5870 or better, 35 GB HDD, Windows 7
Recommended: Intel Core i7-3970 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 / 3 GB Radeon R9 280 or better, 35 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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