Overview: Xbox Game Pass Shooter World War Z Delivers Fun The Walking Dead Shenanigans In Latest DLC

The Walking Dead would not have the very best observe document with regards to video video games, does it? Sure, you’ve got obtained the improbable Telltale sequence with its distinctive strategy to storytelling on this medium, however as for extra action-oriented experiences, the choices are fairly skinny for something remotely gratifying. Well, Xbox Game Pass shooter World War Z goals to alter that in its newest crossover DLC – and it largely succeeds, even when the expertise feels just a little generic general.

World War Z x The Walking Dead gives up three distinctive story chapters set throughout a few of the most iconic places from TWD’s TV adaptation; the jail, the hospital and the fortified city of Alexandria. All are well-realised right here within the Saber Interactive title, and all do an excellent job at immersing you in that “The Walking Dead” universe.

You’ve obtained 4 characters from the present playable too; Rick, Daryl, Michonne and Negan. The former two are voiced by their authentic actors, while the latter two make use of stand-in replacements. Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus ship respectable if just a little uninspired performances for Rick and Daryl, however I need to say the Michonne and Negan swaps are just a little jarring. They simply do not sound correct sitting alongside the opposite OG actors.

Naturally, then, I caught with Rick and Daryl throughout my playtime, and had a fairly good time doing so. The customary WWZ zombies are tailored to behave extra like TWD’s ‘Walkers’ all through, whereas new particular zombies are additionally launched right here. Just just like the well-known TV present, you’ve got gotta intention for the pinnacle to take out these Walkers, which provides a barely totally different spin on the same old World War Z shenanigans.

Unfortunately, many of the targets you full in these DLC chapters do not differ fairly a lot. It’s been a very long time since I performed by way of these authentic World War Z marketing campaign ranges (nearly seven years in the past now!) however again then, I bear in mind them that includes plenty of ‘plough by way of tons of zombies to carry out at this location’ sort offers – and that also takes up most of this DLC as nicely. The targets really feel just a little uninspired, particularly for one thing with as a lot materials to drag from as The Walking Dead.

Things do boost just a little bit by the ultimate Alexandria mission, thoughts you. Part of this chapter units you on a ‘discover the fuse’ part that slows issues down barely, whereas particular weapons are changed with hearth extinguishers at one stage as you make your method by way of a burning constructing. Again, these aren’t something revolutionary, however they not less than really feel just a little totally different to the remainder of the DLC’s extra combat-heavy targets.

Tech smart, I performed by way of this one on Xbox Series S, and the motion felt prefer it caught near 60FPS all through. I did discover the odd bug or two the place zombie torsos merely would not load, however other than that, every little thing ran fairly easily. At £7.99 this DLC is sort of low cost too, so I can forgive these lacking voice actors and issues being just a little tough across the edges at launch.

World War Z x The Walking Dead is a enjoyable little journey into the TWD universe, and in comparison with the likes of The Walking Dead: Destinies, will not less than fulfill that itch to mow by way of the undead in a few of your favorite TV places. It’s nothing ground-breaking, and it does really feel just a little low-budget at occasions I need to admit, however I’m glad I hopped into this one and gave it a go. It additionally jogged my memory how a lot enjoyable World War Z could be generally; which is now accessible in each tier of Xbox Game Pass together with Essential!

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