World War Z - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  YESSS YESSSS YESSSSSSS

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  Now this is how a developer makes a great first game!!!! Let’s kick things off by saying, this game is hard.... and I don’t mean dark souls hard, I mean pray that your teammates have mics and do as you say or no one will survive a second. Teamwork is the key word for this game! If you don’t communicate you won’t survive. The game is on and offline, but it’s better to play with others. Boards of zombies literally flood your screen! It’s amazing to see all this in a single frame without stuttering or glitching! This made me believe in miracles!!!! Weapons are customizable as well as character perks and they all serve a purpose! Make the best of what you got The only downside I got for this is that it was very very short. It’s very fun and enjoyable which makes replayabily extremely high!!! Pick this game up and have fun!

  Posted 6 years ago by ElDude13

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  More, more, MORE, PLEASE!

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  World War Z is one of those rare licensed games that doesn't just happen to match the material, it blows by it, leaving the film in the dust. In fact, it's much, MUCH closer to the "source-source" material, (the book,) in that it follows along with the titular WWZ by visiting different spots around the globe, each with its own cast of characters. Truly, however, WWZ the game, doesn't lean too heavily on story, although each of its 4 protagonists in its 4 locations get a background story told via a comic book style cutscene once you've finished a level with them. Each of the 4 locations has a small background told via radio transmission at the selection screen, and a set of transmitted objectives during each mission. Each location has 3 missions, except Tokyo, which inexplicably launched with two. (My guess is meeting launch deadline, as within 2 weeks of launch, the official Twitter account announced a 3rd mission and new special zombie type arriving in an upcoming update). That is one difference that doesn't come from either source, but rather video game tropes: special zombies. An unknown 5th is on the way, but currently, there's a Bull- a large SWAT officer that charges, grabs a party member and pummels them (or you,) until taken down. The Lurker, who hides in the shadows and will pin the victim to the ground, clawing away at them. The Screamer, a construction worker with a bullhorn whose screams continue to call in more zombies until he's quieted. Lastly, there's the Gas Bag, a former HAZMAT employee, complete in suit, who releases noxious fumes upon death. Pretty standard fare, in that regard. What isn't standard fare, (among the zombie side of things,) is the unparalleled size & scope of the zombie swarms re-enacting, in real-time, and in almost every case, interactively, the best scenes of mass zombie movement and attacks from the film. From flowing like a river through streets, to flinging themselves from great heights in pursuit of prey, to making "pyramids" to scale walls, it's all impressive with no signs of slowdown, even on a base PS4. And while the comparisons to Left 4 Dead are certainly warranted, I'm not *entirely* certain it's completely fair- in all honesty, I've forgotten much of my playtime in L4D, so I'll leave that for you to decide. Yes, it's an up-to 4 person co-op shooter, although (and IMHO, at least on consoles,) better for being in 3rd person. It also features 8 person versus modes, complete with zombie hordes. Despite it being 4 person co-op, there are 6 different classes. Each class has its own permanent leveling tree. A gunmaster, explosives expert, medic, ammo support, melee, and an "exterminator" who gains bonuses versus hordes and specials. Next up is a WIDE variety of weapons. While each class starts with a particular loadout which can't be changed initially, as you level that class, unlocked perks may give you a few different options, but most weapons will have to be found scattered around the maps. Like classes, each main and sidearm weapon will level up with use, unlocking more powerful versions of each of the many available. (Usually between 4 and 8 variants). After finishing a level, you'll earn some XP that you choose where to spend. Bank it? Unlock a perk for your class? Or, unlock a more powerful variant of your starting or favorite weapon? Because each class' skill tree only allows for 1 ACTIVE perk per branch, (3 different perks per branch,) playing with one team's gunslinger online may be different than landing on a team with a different player playing as that same class, as each player will personalize a class to their playstyle. Lastly, gameplay-wise, playing solo in WWZ isn't nearly as awful as similar online co-op games. The bots are generally capable, although far from perfect. They generally hold their own, help appropriately (ie, don't forget to try and save their own skin while attempting to help you,) and can be counted on for revives. Still, they're not above stepping in front of you and taking damage while you're shooting, and occasionally are known to crowd into you, clipping into your body/ view as you use a gun emplacement/ stationary weapon. (Hopping off the weapon and getting back on seems to fix this). Outside the game, the developers are extremely active with the community, genuinely overwhelmed by the love of the game by fans. They've been asking for feedback, error reporting, and wishlists of what to add, as they plan to continue to support the game for some time. This is a great game, even just to solo, scratching an itch for a co-op shooter that has been attempted many times since L4D, but not nearly as successfully as WWZ. At a retail price of $40, the few issues are easily forgotten. Had I paid the full $60 AAA price, I'd still be as happy. If the devs keep adding as they've stated, that $40 is going to look like even more of a steal. Run, don't walk, to add this to your collection.

  Posted 6 years ago by doc8998

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Bad launch but got better

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  When I got the game, I opened it, popped it into my PS4, waited for the updates to download, started the game and met with "Could not connect to WWZ servers".... yay. Although since its launch, the servers worked well and havent had a problem since.... a few crashes sure and lost my data (But it was backed up, somehow). But with the recent update, havent had a problem since. Now for the game, the story is pretty short but a ton of fun if playing with friends or randoms online. There is Friendly Fire so be-careful not to shoot a teammate especially at a higher difficulty as you'll be taking a chunk of your teammate's health. It definitely has the Left 4 Dead vibe going with a bit of The Division. Now for the MP, the PVPVZ, also during launch, the MP was so laggy but with the recent update, it became a much smoother experience but anywho, that is also fun especially when there are rounds where a huge horde of zombies will come in and attack whoever they see. Gotta watchout for both the enemy team and zombies when going for the objectives. For $40 (Unless you got GCU then $32), you cant go wrong with that price.

  Posted 6 years ago by Hecz