World War Z (2013 video game)

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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[1]
Platform(s)Android, IOS
ReleaseMay 30, 2013
Genre(s)First-person shooter

World War Z is a first-person shooter zombie apocalypse mobile game it was developed by Phosphor Games and published by Paramount Digital Entertainment. The game was released on May 30, 2013, prior to release of the feature movie of the same name, which was directed by Marc Forster and starred Brad Pitt.[2]

Gameplay[edit]

A first-person shooter game available on iOS and Android, World War Z features 28 missions with zombies combat, puzzle-solving, weapons and armor.[3] The story runs loose to the movie; however, it features new set of characters. The Player assume the role as Doug, a survivor of the zombie apocalypse. Doug must travels the world trying to find his son, Rob who is located in Japan.[4]

Reception[edit]

Droid Life called the game "visually impressive."[6] Game Revolution called it an "engaging movie tie-in."[7] Kotaku referred to the game as better than expected.[8] Game Trailers said the game's controls may "change the first-person genre on mobile."[9] Modojo said the game's control scheme "removes the hassle" of playing first person shooter games on touchscreens.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Davis, Justin (March 28, 2012). "Unreal-Powered World War Z Game Revealed for Phones and Tablets". Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  2. ^ Davis, Anthony (15 May 2013). "Unreal-Powered World War Z Game Revealed for Phones and Tablets". IGN. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  3. ^ Turek, Ryan. "World War Z Game Now Available, Demo Seen". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  4. ^ Buffa, Chris. "World War Z iPad Review". Modojo. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  5. ^ "World War Z for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  6. ^ Tato, Tim (31 May 2013). "World War Z Game Infects Google Play, Looks Visually Impressive". Droid Life. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  7. ^ Bischoff, Daniel. "Mobile Review: World War Z". Game Revolution. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  8. ^ Fahey, Mike (31 May 2013). "App Review: There Is Nowhere To Hide When World War Z Goes Mobile". Kotaku. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  9. ^ Buffa, Chris. "App Of The Day: World War Z". Game Trailers. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  10. ^ Buffa, Chris. "World War Z iPad Review". Modojo. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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