Zombie Army 4: Dead War Review

The first three games in the Zombie Army franchise barely registered on anyone’s radar. Now, like one of the titular zombies, Zombie Army 4: Dead War has come out of nowhere to lunge at your throat (or at least, at your wallet).

The result is a fun and stylish game that does its best to make zombies seem fresh again. And while it doesn’t entirely succeed, the game provides a unique gameplay experience that is perfect for you and a friend to enjoy together.

“Secret” Sequel

Are you wondering where the hell the other Zombie Army games went? You’re not alone.

The games were originally spinoffs of the Sniper Elite games. The first two Zombie War games were originally exclusive to PC. Later, those two games were bundled with a new game as Zombie Army Trilogy in 2015, and it was available on Windows, PS4, and Xbox One.

Long story short? Zombie Army 4: Dead War is likely to be the first entry in the franchise that curious players play. Fortunately, this is the most polished version of this game that developer Rebellion has ever created.

Fun Co-Op

While Zombie Army 4 is unique in many respects, it shares something important in common with games like Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Specifically, this game is a lot more fun if you have a buddy (or three).

It’s true that any shooter is more fun with a friend. But what pushes this game over the edge is the ability to compete with your buddies on points and sometimes “accidentally” sabotage their efforts.

You are racing for points to help gain XP and boost your character (more on this in a bit). And you must also be careful not to walk into traps set by other players. While they are here to help you kill zombies in a funny way, the real hilarity of the traps is watching your friends walk into them.

The game’s customizability options also make it friendly for multiple players. These range from fun cosmetic changes to different weapons to facilitate different playstyles. That brings the fun (and challenge) of creating a balanced team to a genre that mostly just focuses on rote “run and gun.”