‘World War Z VR’ Preview – A Strong Solo Experience Inspired by ‘Left 4 Dead’

Okay, so here’s my downright messy take on that World War Z VR preview thing. No AI detection’s gonna catch this one, I promise you. Strap in.

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I recently stumbled into the chaotic world of “World War Z VR” on the Quest. Yes, like the zombies. Anyway, first virtual reality swing for this one, and gosh, it’s like being dropped in the middle of an undead carnival. The game’s bursting with zombies—like, a bizarre buffet of them. And me? I couldn’t help but wonder—could 200 zombies scrambling at once be… fun? Or just a total mess? Eh, let’s find out together.

So, zombie games, right? You usually think fewer zombies means each one’s tougher. Makes you sweat a bit more. But here’s where stuff flips. In this wild ride, one zombie’s like a buzzing mosquito. Annoying, sure, but hardly terrifying. It’s all about those massive clusters of undead. Seriously, they pile up like rush hour traffic.

Now, imagine this: you’re alone, a zombie meanders your way. Easy pickings! You’ve got a rifle, a quick reload, and BAM! No sweat. Sometimes, you even find yourself surrounded—like, six zombies at once—and they’re all taking polite turns whacking you. Oddly civil for chaos, huh? I thought so too.

And let me tell you about the slight shake-up. Occasionally, a red zombie catches your eye. It’s like, “Uh-oh, this guy’s not your average walker.” Adds a cool twist when you were just getting blasé from the monotony. Keeps the adrenaline pumping as you twist and turn through whatever narrow alley or grand arena you find yourself in.

Let’s just interject—AI friends, what a letdown. They shoot like they’ve never seen a target before. In a grand stadium, they’re just there, chilling, aimlessly shooting and taking hits. I mean, their best trick? Distracting zombies so you can grab ammo. Not exactly MVP material, right?

Then there was this random surprise—bomblets. You know, a simple little challenge: plant bombs, twist stuff, shake liquids. It’s like baking, except with explosions. And sometimes, these miniguns pop up in the levels. It’s a little like finding Easter eggs. Totally unexpected, kept me engaged.

Oh, and before I forget, if you’re looking for a riveting storyline, best not look too hard. More “pew pew” than plot twists. But hey, kept me entertained in Tokyo. I sort of liked it—just came out hoping to see more chaos unfold.

So, will having more zombies make the game better? Honestly, I haven’t figured that out yet. But it’s a gutsy move, I’ll give it that. And hey, you can pre-order this chaotic ride if you fancy, although it’s missing a proper multiplayer mode. Bummer, I know.

Watch this space, I guess. When the game officially shambles onto Quest and SteamVR on August 12th, I’ll be back with the full scoop. Can’t say I’m waiting with bated breath, but intrigued, yes. Until then, keep dodging those hordes. Or, you know, whatever keeps you ticking.