World War Z

 Xbox One
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 171
  3. Negative: 60 out of 171
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Apr 21, 2019
    9
    World War Z has an amazing presentation of creating terror in the visual and sound design. Zombies galore and action to the max create a very immersive experience. It feels very much like the Left 4 Dead for those that have played that franchise. It's different than that but my days playing that series definitely came back from time to time which definitely isn't a bad memory to have, butWorld War Z has an amazing presentation of creating terror in the visual and sound design. Zombies galore and action to the max create a very immersive experience. It feels very much like the Left 4 Dead for those that have played that franchise. It's different than that but my days playing that series definitely came back from time to time which definitely isn't a bad memory to have, but there's far more going on here than in that series. I was satisfied and excited immediately because it really makes you feel "present" in the world of World War Z. The weapons are very satisfying destroying the hordes and even that much greater playing with 4 players because it makes it an all out satisfying zombie fest. The enemies are varied as well as many, along with best practices to use to defeat the different enemies and hordes. In terms of the campaign it's not as long as I hoped as I had so much fun, but if you’re playing with friends then this won’t pose much of a problem for you because each level is a rush and will satisfy any zombie hunters thirst for victory. There were a few glitches here and there, however the technical accomplishments quickly diminished any of my concerns with what they were able to accomplish technically with World War Z. If you’re a fan of zombie games or the genre in general then World War Z is an absolute must buy because it puts you in a position where teamwork is critical and tactical while retaining the fun in that formula. I'm quite excited for updates or DLCs to come to the game and can't wait to see what the developers have up their sleeve next. So with that said even if you aren't a huge Zombie fan, you just might be surprised by the technical feat that World War Z has to offer.… Expand
  2. MuchGames
    May 31, 2019
    10
    It doesn’t have the spark that Left 4 Dead had or the customization Killing Floor 2 had, but that didn’t stop me from having fun with the game. At a budget price, it’s a fine game that Left 4 Dead fans can have some good fun in, and seeing the hoard mechanics in play is something to behold. If you have three friends that are looking for a co-op game to plow through, you’ll find a fun onIt doesn’t have the spark that Left 4 Dead had or the customization Killing Floor 2 had, but that didn’t stop me from having fun with the game. At a budget price, it’s a fine game that Left 4 Dead fans can have some good fun in, and seeing the hoard mechanics in play is something to behold. If you have three friends that are looking for a co-op game to plow through, you’ll find a fun on here even with the issues that it presents currently 4K is amazing .… Expand
  3. JewelTK
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    If you grew up or were playing games during the era of the 6th console generation & had a console or PC, you played Left 4 Dead 1 and/or 2. If you actively played, you remember many nights spent chilling with friends, whether they were online or within punching distance, shooting zombies, freaking out, stealing medkits from one another, and making that one jump off the roof in No Mercy toIf you grew up or were playing games during the era of the 6th console generation & had a console or PC, you played Left 4 Dead 1 and/or 2. If you actively played, you remember many nights spent chilling with friends, whether they were online or within punching distance, shooting zombies, freaking out, stealing medkits from one another, and making that one jump off the roof in No Mercy to skip that entire part. Left 4 Dead was a game that, even though you were playing through literally the same levels every time, felt fun & new. This is exactly how World War Z played & felt. The entire time I was playing this game, I felt as though I was back on the couch with my friends just screwing around and shooting hordes of zombies. World War Z gives you that same tension as you're low on health, everyone's out of medkits and your next down is your final one. You get that exact feeling when you get to a checkpoint & find all the supplies you'll ever need all bunched up together and just a few moments to breathe just before another horde comes & attacks you. It's been 10 years since we've had a new Left 4 Dead game, and I think Saber Interactive perfectly formed this game & dropped it into the void of Left 4 Dead 3 perfectly. Pick this game up, regardless if it's on sale. With or without your best mates, you'll surely make some new friends & new memories playing this game.… Expand
  4. PetrovGamer
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    World war z is a wild game in a good sense of the word.Board a good coop game,I did not play.Everything is here for a good time.Multiplayer top guns a lot.The graphics and music of course harcout,but it's not peshay enjoy the game.In General I advise everyone!
  5. jogaraven
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The game looks and feels great! Hordes of zombies are amaizing. Playing coop with friends is really fun!!!
  6. Stevinz
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Great game, definitely potential for being even better than L4D. More guns, better graphics, MORE zombies!, levels are designed well, XP progression system, and 5 difficulties. Probably can sink hundreds of hours in this game.
  7. himynameismate
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Great game. Killing zombies is a very rewarding feeling, and the dismemberment system is great!
  8. DystopianRain
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The L4D2 spiritual successor I'd long forgotten I was dying for!
    I took a chance on a developer I hadn't heard of after watching plenty of gameplay and I am very impressed. WWZ has interesting characters and classes, beautiful visuals and level design and a great deal of content. It handles beautifully well, perhaps the smoothest gameplay in the genre.
    I will now be hooked to this game    The L4D2 spiritual successor I'd long forgotten I was dying for!
    I took a chance on a developer I hadn't heard of after watching plenty of gameplay and I am very impressed. WWZ has interesting characters and classes, beautiful visuals and level design and a great deal of content. It handles beautifully well, perhaps the smoothest gameplay in the genre.
    I will now be hooked to this game for the foreseeable future - goodbye normal world!    … Expand
  9. Darthpibe
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, it’s the successor of left 4 dead 2, maybe there’s a lot that they copied, but valve it’s not currently working on a new left 4 dead so we have this awesome game
  10. Pedoracula
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    This is the best coop game since LFD!!! Play with your friends on at least 4 stars difficulty for true experience! huge maps, great challenge (on 4 stars), supportive narrative, beautiful characters, deep and useful progression and upgrades system, massive replayability, best gunfire experience ever, millions of zombies
  11. Wolfenstein51
    Apr 18, 2019
    9
    This is Left 4 Dead 3 as far as I'm concerned. There are a total of 11 levels. I played the first 2 levels and thought it was ok. However, the more I played through the campaign, the more impressive this game becomes. The level design is amazing and the the numerous zombies on screen really make this game stand out. There are literally thousands of zombies on screen coming after youThis is Left 4 Dead 3 as far as I'm concerned. There are a total of 11 levels. I played the first 2 levels and thought it was ok. However, the more I played through the campaign, the more impressive this game becomes. The level design is amazing and the the numerous zombies on screen really make this game stand out. There are literally thousands of zombies on screen coming after you and it really is quite fun to mow them all down. I can see myself playing this game on all 5 difficulties. The only negative is 30 FPS on consoles. If it was 60 FPS, this game would have received a 10 from me.… Expand
  12. Lanseril_Storm
    Apr 17, 2019
    8
    This is Left 4 Dead but on steroids, immediately people will compare this game to L4D and wonder if its a knock off? No, not only is WWZ a great game it is better than L4D in almost every catagory. If you want zombies you get them with hundreds of the dead swarming you. There is a feeling of excitement when you see 500 zombies rushing you at once, then climbing over each other to get toThis is Left 4 Dead but on steroids, immediately people will compare this game to L4D and wonder if its a knock off? No, not only is WWZ a great game it is better than L4D in almost every catagory. If you want zombies you get them with hundreds of the dead swarming you. There is a feeling of excitement when you see 500 zombies rushing you at once, then climbing over each other to get to you. WWZ also gives you character backstories for i believe 16 characters. As well as player and weapon progression. Thats just the campaign, WWZ also offers 5 pvpve multiplayer modes that also has a progression system separate from the campaign. For a AA release i would say this game has launched in a better state then most AAA games and has just enough content to keep you coming back for more until they release more content.… Expand
  13. Saul_B
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    Excellent co-op experience - challenging and rewarding. On higher difficulties the game is intense and demands coordination. Lots of weapons, upgrades, and skills to unlock.
  14. MelGibson
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    This game is extremely underrated! Its not perfect and can fet repetitive. I bought it on launch day on ps4 and had a blast with my friends, ai bots, and randoms. Now in 2021 i have it for my xbox series x. Id say its a solid 8.5 I only gave it a 10 to offset the low reviews. If your in the mood for gore and mowing down thousands of zombies, then turn your brain off and go play this game!This game is extremely underrated! Its not perfect and can fet repetitive. I bought it on launch day on ps4 and had a blast with my friends, ai bots, and randoms. Now in 2021 i have it for my xbox series x. Id say its a solid 8.5 I only gave it a 10 to offset the low reviews. If your in the mood for gore and mowing down thousands of zombies, then turn your brain off and go play this game! Have fun.… Expand
  15. Chaddy304
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    The cons: The Story Mode is pretty short with a total of 17 missions (including the DLC) giving you about 5 hours of play time; and Horde Mode has some really annoying glitches like having swarms of zombies that aren’t really there. You end up wasting half of your precious ammo shooting at thin air.

    The pros: This game is a hell of a lot of fun. The physics, the animation, the humour,    The cons: The Story Mode is pretty short with a total of 17 missions (including the DLC) giving you about 5 hours of play time; and Horde Mode has some really annoying glitches like having swarms of zombies that aren’t really there. You end up wasting half of your precious ammo shooting at thin air.

    The pros: This game is a hell of a lot of fun. The physics, the animation, the humour, the weapons... they’re just a joy to experience. The replayability is extremely high especially with crossplay allowing gamers from all platforms to play together. With five different difficulties, everyone can find a level to suit them and once a week there is a new Challenge with three different handicaps to make thing a a little harder. While Extreme puts your skills to the limit, Insane can be pretty tough at times, especially if your team isn’t up to scratch. Challenge Mode (Hard) is set at Insane difficulty which is about right, but the reward for winning is well worth the 350 blue chips you get if you are Victorious.

    I’d recommend this game to anyone who likes to terrorise the undead. It’s fantastic.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
38
#38 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 5, 2019
    60
    Despite the largely one-note action, noticeably low budget, as well as the lack of imagination on show, there’s at least a scrappy charm displayed here that makes this zombie romp just about worthwhile. If you have a few Xbox Live chums who have an undead-annihilating itch to scratch, you could do worse than waging this brain-biting battle [Issue#178, p.78]
  2. XboxAddict
    May 16, 2019
    80
    While it’s unfortunate you don’t get to play as Brad Pitt, or have much of an overarching narrative tying all the mini campaigns together, World War Z scratches that Left 4 Dead itch that I’ve been craving for a few years now. While it does eventually turn into a grind, facing off against swarms of hundreds of rushing zombies, it never ceases to impress with its technical prowess and core fun of shooting a mass of zombies.
    Read full review
  3. TheXboxHub
    May 10, 2019
    80
    World War Z is lots of fun and easy to pick up and play, despite being a little on the expensive side. It may not have loads of new ideas, but it delivers a solid online PvP experience that doesn’t disappoint, especially on the zombie front. If you’re looking for your first foray into the online shooter genre, this is as good a place as any to start.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »