World War Z (2013 video game)

This article is about 2013 mobile game. For 2019 PC and console game, see World War Z (2019 video game).

World War Z
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Developer(s)	Phosphor Games
Publisher(s)	Paramount Digital Entertainment
Engine	Unreal Engine 3
Platforms	Android, IOS
Release date(s)	May 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.

Gameplay

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

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic 65/100

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