It may not be Call of Duty's 258GB file size, but it also isn't No Man's Sky's 10-15GB, and for the size and scope of the game, it's definitely a small frustration.
WWZ: Aftermath's issues are fairly small. For example, the decision to include diegetic zombie sounds in between encounters fits the world but are made so loud that it feels like an encounter is still occurring in a way that's more confusing than frightening. The other big annoyance, no matter how common it has become, is the large file size which, in this case, was over 50GB once the game and its first update was downloaded. As expected, the zombies are aggressive, adaptive, work together, and can easily overwhelm players if they are unprepared, but never in a way that feels unfair. Loosely based on the movie, you get to choose one of four character types to play as. Hordes of raving infected, and only four people to fight them off is the name of the game and it certainly does deliver.
They generally take the player's cue in combat, but there are times where they will eliminate something unseen or save the player if they're being mauled by rats or special zombies. I don’t know that there is a massive audience demanding the world of World War Z to continue, but Saber. I loved that movie starring Brad Pitt and the opportunity to play within that world was too good to pass up. for the team is incredibly competent and pulls their weight. For those who want to play the game's campaign solo, the A.I. WWZ: Aftermath's A.I., however, isn't annoying at all - especially in regards to a player's team of survivors. There are plenty of graphical & sound adjustments, and accessibility options as well. While customization and accessibility do shine, the variety and depth makes the little elements that are missing seem like bigger annoyances, such as not being able to customize the controller layout. WWZ: Aftermath offers different ways to customize how players interact with the game. For example, some people have a preference for either first-person or third-person, so Saber Interactive has included a perspective toggle in the settings that can be switched at any time. Related: Deathloop Review: A Gorgeous Experimental FPS with a Few Snags This also makes exploring the game's various classes more enjoyable, as jumping into each randomized map with a new set of skills ends up feeling like a fresh experience altogether. There are many zombie infested maps to play through, each with unique missions and randomizers that affect everything from weapon case locations to the layout of mission objectives. To start, players can choose to play the campaign solo or co-op, or they can just dive into online multiplayer. For this review, the majority of time was spent on the former, and for those who aren't always comfortable playing online, the single player experience is just as addictive and versatile. Save for some design quirks and an odd bug here or there, WWZ: Aftermath provides a nuanced and refined experience that will please anyone itching to fight swarms of the undead.
World War Z: Aftermath is exhilarating. Following 2019's World War Z, the sequel from developer Saber Interactive continues the story by showing the devastation that has been caused by the initial outbreak, how the characters have changed and adapted, and how humanity is changing the tide of the war.