World War Z (2013 video game)

World War Z is a first-person shooter zombie apocalypse mobile game developed by Zach Dyck Inc. Games and published by Paramount Digital Entertainment. The game was released on May 30, 2013, prior to the release of the feature film of the same name, which was directed by Marc Forster and starred Brad Pitt.[1]

This article is about 2013 mobile game. For 2019 PC and console game, see World War Z (2019 video game).
World War Z
Developer(s)Phosphor Games
Publisher(s)Paramount Digital Entertainment
EngineUnreal Engine 3
ReleaseMay 30, 2013
Genre(s)First-person shooter

Gameplay

A first-person shooter game available on iOS and Android, World War Z features 28 levels with zombie combat, puzzle-solving, weapons and armor.[2] The story runs parallel to the film; however, it features a new set of characters. Players assume the role of Doug, a survivor of the zombie apocalypse. Doug travels the world trying to find his son, who is located in Japan.[3]

Reception

Droid Life called the game "visually impressive."[5] Game Revolution called it an "engaging movie tie-in."[6] Kotaku referred to the game as better than expected.[7] Game Trailers said the game's controls may "change the first-person genre on mobile."[8] Modojo said the game's control scheme "removes the hassle" of playing first person shooter games on touchscreens.[9]

References
  1. Davis, Anthony. "Unreal-Powered World War Z Game Revealed for Phones and Tablets". IGN. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  2. Turek, Ryan. "World War Z Game Now Available, Demo Seen". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  3. Buffa, Chris. "World War Z iPad Review". Modojo. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  4. "World War Z for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  5. Tato, Tim. "World War Z Game Infects Google Play, Looks Visually Impressive". Droid Life. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  6. Bischoff, Daniel. "Mobile Review: World War Z". Game Revolution. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  7. Fahey, Mike. "App Review: There Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile". Kotaku. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  8. Buffa, Chris. "App Of The Day: World War Z". Game Trailers. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  9. Buffa, Chris. "World War Z iPad Review". Modojo. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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