Grant Huff
DualShockersWorld War Z Review — Not All 7s Are Created Equal
Published 4/30/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 4/16/2019
World War Z
Humanity is on the brink of extinction. From New York to Moscow and Jerusalem, the undead apocalypse continues to spread. As the end looms, a hardened few bands together to defeat the horde and outlive the dead. World War Z is a heart-pounding co-op third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world.
- Developer
- Saber Interactive
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment, Paramount Digital Entertainment
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Critic avg
74
57 scored reviews
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57
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Score range
55–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 74 across 57 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1003 reviews · 5%
80–8919 reviews · 33%
70–7920 reviews · 35%
Below 7015 reviews · 26%
Showing 31-40 of 57 matching critic reviews. 57 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 6.
Brendan Frye
CGMagazineWorld War Z Review
Published 4/29/2019
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55
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Read originalWorld War Z Review
Published 4/27/2019
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74
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Read originalKieran Stockton
WellPlayedSometimes, Dead is Better
Published 4/27/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlene Bougourd
Daily MirrorWorld War Z review: A fresh take on Left 4 Dead's zombie shooter format
Published 4/27/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewWorld War Z Review – GameSpew
Published 4/26/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNicole Hall
TheSixthAxisWorld War Z Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 4/26/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalMalindy Hetfeld
EurogamerWorld War Z review - a schlocky, slim Left 4 Dead-a-like
Published 4/26/2019
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75
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalLloyd Owen
COGconnectedWorld War Z Review – An Intense and Satisfying Zombie Swarm
Published 4/25/2019
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75
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Welch
Rectify GamingWorld War Z Review (Playstation 4)
Published 4/25/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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