World War Z

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
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  1. Gaming Age
    May 8, 2019
    91
    I’d absolutely suggest giving World War Z a shot, even more so if you were a fan of Left 4 Dead. It really scratches that itch, namely a fun, zombie focused co-op shooter with a solid progression system that’ll keep you hooked for a while. So despite its association with a so-so horror film, World War Z manages to rise above its source material into something that I found to be a lot of fun.
  2. Impulsegamer
    May 2, 2019
    82
    I think this game is a credit to the movie and is just balls out fun. I recommend it to anyone who loves working with others in a frantic shooting match. Give it a try!
  3. DarkStation
    May 7, 2019
    80
    All in all, World War Z is undoubtedly a ton of fun, especially if you have friends to play (and chat) with. If you're a fan of the Left 4 Dead games or Killing Floor, chances are very good you'll enjoy this game as well. If you aren't, I would recommend trying this game as a rental just to try it out before you dive in, as the entry price (for now) is rather high compared to similar games in the genre. And of course, remember to aim for the head.
  5. Cubed3
    May 3, 2019
    80
    At first glance, there was little promise here. A movie tie-in to a pretty bad movie, so long after it, and clearly taking more than inspiration from another existing popular franchise? Yet, what at first seems like just another shallow Left 4 Dead clone reveals itself to be so much more, it feels more a true successor to its inspiration, definitely one to pick up for groups of friends looking for a new game to enjoy together, even more so for the Left 4 Dead fans out there. If the stability issues can be resolved, this is going to superb and needs to be on more people's radar.
  6. Daily Star
    Apr 28, 2019
    80
    World War Z is a pretty fun but extremely short co-op zombie shooter that is eerily similar to Left4Dead but helps counter the withdrawal any fans of that franchise may have. A few more bug fixes and much more in-game content would give this game the much-needed resuscitation it deserves.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 23, 2019
    80
    World War Z is a blast to play featuring some great action and some intense encounters that should be experienced by anyone looking for a great co-op game.
  8. GameCritics
    Jul 15, 2019
    75
    I didn’t expect much out of World War Z as a licensed title, but Saber Interactive has done a great job adapting the IP’s globe-spanning scope and massive hordes of zombies while bolstering it with inspiration from a past classic. I’m not sure that I’d recommend it for players who insist on playing alone, but for those who have at least one friend or those who don’t mind recruiting some randos, it’s a great way to kill a million zombies over a weekend.
  9. Wccftech
    Apr 19, 2019
    75
    World War Z is a surprisingly fresh take on the well-trodden Left 4 Dead formula. While a bit rough around the edges and nowhere near as groundbreaking as Valve’s series, World War Z is a confident co-op shooter that turns the intensity to 11 without being overwhelming or obnoxious. If you think you’ve got the stamina, this war is worth enlisting for.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 26, 2019
    This is a game, though, that is so explicitly geared towards mayhem it awards you a trophy for getting through a mission without accidentally shooting a team member in the butt. World War Z doesn't take itself too seriously, and I appreciate that.
  2. The Jimquisition
    Apr 18, 2019
    When it's not broken, this Left 4 Dead ripoff is actually quite fun and features giant piles of zombies to mow down in a satisfying way. Unfortunately it's broken a LOT.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 436 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 226 out of 436
  2. Mixed: 81 out of 436
  3. Negative: 129 out of 436
  1. StabbyCrabby
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Very good game. Basically Left4Dead3. The hordes of zombies are really impressive.
  2. Deadpoolio
    Apr 16, 2019
    7
    Not too bad of a game. Its basically Left 4 Dead with 4 different scenarios that have 3 parts to complete each. Runs well and looks prettyNot too bad of a game. Its basically Left 4 Dead with 4 different scenarios that have 3 parts to complete each. Runs well and looks pretty good. Does need more content, but then again Left 4 Dead charged $60 bucks for around the same amount of content or less, but this is only $40....Fun as hell with friends and is clearly meant to be played multiple times....… Full Review »
  3. AnthonyDark
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Take the gameplay and structure of Left 4 Dead (switched to third person), throw in the class progression of Killing Floor 2, slap on theTake the gameplay and structure of Left 4 Dead (switched to third person), throw in the class progression of Killing Floor 2, slap on the World War Z license and have a blast! You took too long Valve, somebody made Left 4 Dead 3 for ya!… Full Review »
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