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Subject: The War Z [My Super Brutal Review]

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"

DayZ, this little mod did things that no other game has really achieved before. It pitted you in a MMO style world and forces you to scavenge for basic and advanced survival gear such as; water, food, weapons, ammo, and even medicine. It placed itself in a richly detail world filled with the Infected (Zombies) and also the extremely heart pounding encounter with other real life players...

Then comes a little game called The War Z. At the time of its announcement, it looked like it would be a very solid and polished take of the ideas of DayZ. I wont lie, I was interested greatly. I even bought into that HUGE LIE that the developers feed us about its development time.

They purposefully told us that this game has been in development BEFORE DayZ came to be... Well, later on we found out that statement was a load pure crap. Turns out that this game is a near identical re-skin of another game called War Inc.

Strike one right there!

When you jump into the game, it plays like you would expect. The world has some decent detail and the vulnerability is intact. You create your own character in the main menu with some heads, shirt, pants, and you also give them a name. I say them because pretty much FORCE YOU to make multiple characters that I will explain the reason for in a second.

Once your character is created, you can supply him/her with some micro transaction supplies. They can be things like food, health packs, bigger back packs, ammo, masks, etc... Why have that in a game that is about scavenging for survival? That completely defeats the purpose, even if it is not greatly used.

When you get into a server, you spawn in a "Safe Zone" and I use quotes because they are not safe in the slightest. You are unable to use weapons of any kind in this area, it is more of a gathering point for fresh Bambi's.

But it is a big hunting ground for bandits. The boundaries for "Safe Zones" stretch far into the woods where bandits can hide just out of reach and kill everybody who crosses it! Developer made "Safe Zones" do not work in a game like this. In DayZ, if you want a safe place--then you have to make it yourself. Clear out the Infected, and fortify the weak points.

Zones like in The War Z are nothing more than a death trap should you find yourself in one. Speaking of death, and referring to my untouched point; the reason for having so many characters is not only due to your dying a lot and having different lives to live in.

The reason for that is because when you die, you are FORCED TO WAIT FOR AN HOUR BEFORE YOU CAN USE THAT CHARACTER AGAIN! Why in the world was this even an idea?!?!?! Do they have any idea how stupid that is to have to wait on that character to come back? You cant name them the same name by the way, they all have to be something different.

And it is even more insulting that you have a limited amount of characters that you can make. So if you are that unlucky to get killed one after the other--then you better be prepared to wait.

Strike two!

The graphics are not even good in the slightest bit. Textures are blurry and pixilated, and the frame rate is just god awful.. There is a nice little feeling that the world has ended and the atmosphere can suck you in from time to time. You have a map with you at all times, so getting lost is near impossible. However, it detracts from that feeling of discovery. In DayZ you do not start off with a map in most servers. Exploring Chernarus and stumbling upon a town that is known to have rare loot is totally satisfying and feels fresh every single time.

Here however, it suffers. It is pretty easy to remember where loot will spawn and what buildings you can go in or not go in. Not to mention that the game is pretty much pure PVP. It is absolutely crazy how much this game resort to deathmatch. As soon as you find a weapon, be prepared to die with one hit to the back of the head by somebodies flashlight. Pretty much all people who have guns are going to kill you regardless because you can set your starting loot.

All of these mechanics are decent on paper. But when they are placed into an actual game, it falls apart very fast. The War Z in short comes down to nothing more than a shooter with Zombies in it.

If I recall correctly, one of the developers on the forums stated that the PVP will be less encouraged and loot will be more basic in out lying areas... That was bull crap. If anything, it is gotten worse. Once right when I spawned and survived the bandits camping outside the "Safe Zone," I found myself a fully specked out assault rifle with 5 clips of ammo beside it. It was not from a dead player, it was not stock piled. I literally watched it spawn right in front of me. Finding high powered weapons is very easy in the game, shouldn't that be the other way around?

Hey Hammerpoint?! Strike three!

The War Z is an absolute waste of your time and money. Not only did the developers sell us a load of Molyneux (see what I did there) the ideas and core features of the game are broken in lots of ways despite any test phase it is in. The "Safe Zones" are death traps, the wait time and character limit is atrocious, and the way loot spawns and PVP is broken.

I wont mind a copy of DayZ, but please make sure it is a good one!

FINAL VERDICT: The War Z gets an F.

Like what you see? Check out Brute Reviews for more.

[Edited on 12.18.2012 3:28 PM PST]

  • 12.18.2012 2:43 PM PDT

"I will show you how a true Prussian officer fights!"

"And i will show you where the iron crosses grow..."

- "Cross of Iron"

Well said.

I have to say though the graphics do not deserve any praise what so ever, they look like garbage.

  • 12.18.2012 2:45 PM PDT

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Nietzsche

Posted by: AngryBrute1
FINAL VERDICT: The War Z gets an A+.
Fixed.*

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  • 12.18.2012 2:46 PM PDT

Why Bungie, why would you do this?! - Halo Community

I dislike games that rip off others in general, but WarZ absolutely failed.

  • 12.18.2012 2:47 PM PDT


Posted by: AngryBrute1
The War Z is an absolute waste of your time and money. Not only did the developers sell us a load of Molyneux (see what I did there) the ideas and core features of the game are broken in lots of ways despite any test phase it is in. The "Safe Zones" are death traps, the wait time and character limit is atrocious, and the way loot spawns and PVP is broken.

I wont mind a copy of DayZ, but please make sure it is a good one!

FINAL VERDICT: The War Z gets an F.

Like what you see? Check out Brute Reviews for more.


Thanks, now I know to wait, I was considering buying it, but because of your review, I'm going to hold off. It seemed very interesting the way they worded it and the whole PVE and PVP thing is nice, but if most of it is forced PVP, then it's a no buy from me.

Thanks! :)

  • 12.18.2012 2:48 PM PDT
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Good review, Warz is just a massive cash grab on dayz idea. Im hoping the dayz team can nail the standalone, although im not sure im going to like the in depth story line idea. I love just being placed in the game and then just surviving.

Heres some of the ideas the dayz crew are trying for the standalone.

Crafting system
Underground construction
Destructable environment
New inventory management
Improved HUD
Improved audio and visual cues
Improved zombie AI/pathing
Zombie lifecycle
Improved security
Weapon and gear degradation
More accessible buildings.

This will wipe warz out for players.

[Edited on 12.18.2012 2:54 PM PST]

  • 12.18.2012 2:53 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"


Posted by: Co M4N
Good review, Warz is just a massive cash grab on dayz idea. Im hoping the dayz team can nail the standalone, although im not sure im going to like the in depth story line idea. I love just being placed in the game and then just surviving.

Heres some of the ideas the dayz crew are trying for the standalone.

Crafting system
Underground construction
Destructable environment
New inventory management
Improved HUD
Improved audio and visual cues
Improved zombie AI/pathing
Zombie lifecycle
Improved security
Weapon and gear degradation
More accessible buildings.
I would really like it if they made aiming a bit less floaty feeling.

  • 12.18.2012 2:54 PM PDT
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the will to win is the will to destroy


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Posted by: AngryBrute1
FINAL VERDICT: The War Z gets an A+.
Fixed.*

* Sponsored by IGN
O to the M to the G MUST BUY RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE

  • 12.18.2012 2:55 PM PDT

Bungie original Allstar

1-800-555-grunts

Arma 2>warz

  • 12.18.2012 2:55 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"


Posted by: ryanrooster
Arma 2>warz
Indeed.

  • 12.18.2012 2:59 PM PDT
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Level designer / bungie fan and a Sangheili admirer.

needs more sangheili anatomy.

  • 12.18.2012 3:01 PM PDT
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I must disagree; the models and textures look horrendous.

  • 12.18.2012 3:02 PM PDT

"The point of war is not to die for your country but to make the other son of a -blam!- die for his." George S. Patton

Posted by: Achronos
Every post whining about the weekly update delays it by 5 minutes.

op it is War inc not battle inc

  • 12.18.2012 3:04 PM PDT
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deej pls

I was thinking about getting it, but after some of the things said by various people, I will hold off.

You should review "Ace of Spades". It's 5$ on steam.

  • 12.18.2012 3:06 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"


Posted by: King Leopold789
op it is War inc not battle inc
Thanks! Fixed.

  • 12.18.2012 3:07 PM PDT

Icwutudidthereinthetitle

  • 12.18.2012 3:08 PM PDT

Disregard Females, acquire currency.

Well to be fair to WarZ those are all problems that can be fixed.

  • 12.18.2012 3:11 PM PDT

On the Left

Godshatter: I can go all the way with someone without being attracted to them.
CamCamm: How does that work?
Godshatter: I'm easily aroused by anything that moves. It's a curse.
Brain says 'No, that's ugly', body says 'ugly is fine with me'.


Posted by: RogueRainbowX
I was thinking about getting it, but after some of the things said by various people, I will hold off.

You should review "Ace of Spades". It's 5$ on steam.

Aw man about that!!!

I had no idea the creator sold the rights to Jagax!

That complete GAME OVERHAUL!!! I was like what!? Then I heard they disconnected all the original multiplayer maps! Some BS right there.

  • 12.18.2012 3:11 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"


Posted by: Dont pass gass
Well to be fair to WarZ those are all problems that can be fixed.
Some of them yes. Others are would be a pretty big overhaul to integral design. Their philosophy with this game was downright terrible.

Total Biscuit just did a little review of the game.

  • 12.18.2012 3:13 PM PDT

That company just reeks of misleading information...

On there website it claims servers will be up to 250 players...

  • 12.18.2012 3:13 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"

You know, after looking at it a little more. The textures do look terribad!

  • 12.18.2012 3:17 PM PDT

"I will show you how a true Prussian officer fights!"

"And i will show you where the iron crosses grow..."

- "Cross of Iron"


Posted by: AngryBrute1
You know, after looking at it a little more. The textures do look terribad!


Told ya.

  • 12.18.2012 3:20 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"

Updated.

  • 12.18.2012 3:28 PM PDT

Nahman Jayden, Eff bee eye. I herd that you're the origammy killah...


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Posted by: AngryBrute1
FINAL VERDICT: The War Z gets an A+.
Fixed.*

* Sponsored by IGN
lol
OT: Well, that's not really suprising, given Hammerpoints attitude towards its consumers. Nice review (as always)btw, Brute

  • 12.18.2012 3:35 PM PDT

OMGZZ!!!!!!

"It's Afghanistanimation!"


Posted by: VitalHalofreak

Posted by: Disambiguation
Posted by: AngryBrute1
FINAL VERDICT: The War Z gets an A+.
Fixed.*

* Sponsored by IGN
lol
OT: Well, that's not really suprising, given Hammerpoints attitude towards its consumers. Nice review (as always)btw, Brute
Yeah, DayZ even in as an Alpha is more stable and better crafted than this.

  • 12.18.2012 3:49 PM PDT

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