Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Once a good game company ruined by greed ! After about 20 min of game time you quickly realize that about 75% of the game is locked by around 93 dlc that would cost 100's !!! DO NOT BUY !!!

Bought the base game on sale. Gameplay decent. In its own flavor, it seems good.

But then I saw the list of DLCs. Too many, with almost no descriptions of what you're getting. I'm not spending brainpower on the research and definitely not spending any money for any of the collective $310 dollars worth of DLCs. I stopped myself from even attempting to appreciate the game because of this.

Not a rant against DLCs, just this exact way.

Nowhere near as good as Zombie Army Trilogy. The humour feels forced, the story is unintelligible and there are too many gimmicks. I miss the mindless fun and simplicity of the original.

per ardua ad astra or something like that

pretty good, go buy the game

Imagine making the MP-40 a paid DLC weapon in a WW2 game. That is insane.

its alright. id pick a "meh" option if there was one. every level is the same with a diffrent enviroment and layout

Perfect lovechild of COD Zombies aesthetic, perk system, and weapon upgrades with the third person shooter style and horde sizes of World War Z. Not to mention a killer soundtrack and extremely unique character designs and zombies.

having a bad day... play this game an kill zombies an smile

Less fun Zombie army trilogy..

plentiful nazi zombie killing!

The good, There is slightly more variety to the enemies compared to ZAT, and there is a comparable amount of missions to ZAT.

The bad IMO,... The means to upgrade some weapons is either ridiculous challenges such as shooting a sniper zombie through the scope with a pistol,.... like what.... or not as descriptive such as shoot the heart of a suicide officer,.... There is also an overwhelming amount of arcadey sound effects that make me feel like i'm in a casino, with all the slot machines going off. There is also no variety to the overall missions, fill a blood fountain, destroy a giant zombie arm, rinse and repeat. They heavily went for custom ability to weapons and characters at the cost of a better campaign. Also I'm not that big on the electric, fire, divine weapon attachments you add to your guns in game for this particular franchise. To me it seems unnecessary and doesn't help much at all. Overall the game is just more immersion breaking with all of the extra crap compared to the decent story that ZAT had.

I played the campaign through on hard difficulty to also unlock the nightmare mode, with a team of 4 friends which none of us fully enjoyed it, only to find out nighmare mode only allows 2 players max.

Great fun and at times quite terrifying. Good atmosphere. I'm a casual gamer and it is really easy to pick up for a couple of hours and get your zombie thirst quenched. Very playable, great upgrade & xp mechanics and the 4 player co-op is awesome. I get crappy sound and a bit of slowdown when music plays or there's dialogue but then i am playing it on Linux on a 2011 Mac Pro with a Radeon RX580.

Needs a fishing minigame.

I shotteded the zombert in the balls

I'm about halfway through.... 4 bucks well spent, but it does feel a lot different from "Zombie Army Trilogy". ZAT felt like I was playing "Sniper Elite" with zombies. This feels like a third person "Left 4 Dead". Not saying that's bad, it's not quite what I expected. And it's so far WAY easier than ZAT, looking at both on normal difficulty. Also not as much gore. It's really rare to get those sweet Sniper Elite slow-mo X-Ray shots vs getting them on a regular basis on ZAT. Still, 4 bucks (sale) well spent.

Everything is 10/10

pretty fun

it's been refined a lot more than the first game

too bad there isn't more builds/playstyles tho

NOT ENOUGH PLAYERS AND GAME FREEZES ALOT

This game is great!
Just a lot of fun, I play in 2025 and this game is worth time and price to pay.
10/10
Inferno912

fun

The optimization in the game is crazy good
The Zombie Killing is so satisfying

A worthy alternative for those who wanted an unique and similar experience from the Left 4 Dead franchise. totally worth the buy at 90% discount and a free season pass

This is the most 2010's, 7th gen game I've played since then and in the BEST kind of ways. Is it super serious and deep? No. Is it going to win GOTY for story? No. Is it awesome, casual FUN? Yes, yes and yes. Seriously, it's refreshingly fun and simple and I highly recommend picking it up on a sale. Campaign has a surprisingly good length as well, I really didn't expect it to be as good as it is. Game also runs very well and looks pretty nice.

The only negatives are kind of janky movement animations and the pretty aggressive, overpriced MTX it has. But you really don't need them to enjoy the game and you can always pick them up on sale and think of them as DLC expansions.

Solid 8/10. It doesn't try to be anything it's not.

who doesnt like killin nazi zombies?

Every thing about this game is top notch: graphics, dynamics, enemies, and of course the trademark snipe

Fun zombie co-op shooter. Zombie shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo.

This looks like a nice game, but I can't for the love of god to make it work with my and my fathers bluetooth headsets... bought 2 copies for us to play together and we simply can't make them work... they seem to work on other games... 3 hours of trials and all errors...

SupaHeadShot Rounds ?!!!
HeadShot !
Double Kill
Tripa Kill
Quad Kill
Multi-Kill
Penta KIll
Monsta Kill !
Unbelieveable !
UNSTOPPABLE !
cRAZy kILL !!!

I like the game. It's hard to climb ledges. I think the zombies should be faster. And better guns. But maybe that stuff comes later? It's cool, Kind of reminds me of Bioshock. I think L4D has better gameplay, but I haven't played that much. I rarely like games, so this is a good one. It has a Gears of War shooting style. I don't like that, FPS is better to me. Is it an option? I got this at a sale price, so that was cool too. I don't like choosing between a shotgun and a assualt rifle, and a sniper rifle. Maybe have options to chose what gun you have. Then it can be upgraded throughout the Horde Levels. Even have one as a tanker, shotgun, Heavy Armor. One fast, light armor, machine gun. Like brute force on xbox? lol Good Game!!!!!!

Only positive is killing Nazis, otherwise slop

THIS GAME DOES NOT WORK
To specify, the game does work for the single player experience but it is close to impossible to host or join any online matchmaking game or play with your friends or other players in any way, shape or form. I am not the only person encountering this problem the reddit is full of people with this issue (error 12018) as well as both of my friends getting the error code when attempting to host. I got the game for 5 dollars during spring sale but will now be returning it, I HIGHLY recommend you do not buy this game at full price if you want the multiplayer experience and even if you only want the single player experience it still is likely not worth the sticker price. Sniper Elite 5 is a great game with good co-op and is actually worth the money and has working matchmaking. This game is dead though DO NOT BUY!!!!

fun and low spec laptop can run it

The game is amazing. What is not amazing is the bugs on nightmare mode. I`m on chapter 3 and the doors have bugged 3 different times now and I can't progress. This is unacceptable considering the normal price of the game with dlc.

A surprisingly fun and somewhat cheesy jaunt through vast hordes of the undead.

If you've got some mates this is a blast, still fun solo but much like cheesy movies half the fun is in the weirdness.

There are some parts to this that really show the developers had some love for what they were doing i just hope it's not their final hurrah in this area though i suspect it might be.

Great co-op zombie experience, with a L4D2-esque campaign and weapon grinding. Campaign is probably like 8-12 hours long (15 if you suck like me). Kinda sucks that DLC weapons require you to do killing quotas instead of upgrade kits like the base weapons. The round based gamemode is pretty cool since you open up new areas as the rounds progress. Also WARNING to people looking at the DLC campaigns, everyone in the lobby needs to own it to play

its a great follow up to zombie army trilogy, beautiful graphics and more arcade-y gameplay that adds value to replay

The perfect game for try-hard to die-heart, shot the snipers they can be really annoying.

Fun game . They need to add the swasticar into the game and also a elon zombie

Story: Positive
Gameplay: Very Positive
Graphics: Very Positive
Optimization: Overwhemingly Positive
Price: Overwhemingly Positive (90% Off)

Great fun, but buy it during sale.
Don't worry too much about all the dlc, the base game and the free season one pass are plenty for a good start.

首先这游戏不值160块。单人战役一周目流程大约13h，总体而言，玩法是大同小异的，敌人是复制粘贴的，Boss战是小怪不如的，剧情是一点没有的。如果你是全款购入的，你亏了。

但是如果这游戏卖16块——你还在犹豫什么？！13h的长期爽射诶！枪械手感也不错，画面表现沿用《狙击精英4》绝对有保证。一把魔改莫辛纳甘杀穿全战役好吧（其实并不能）。

An amazing zombie game with plenty of campaigns and fun. When in doubt kill the fucking nazi's out!

Forced 3rd person and janky movement ruins an otherwise excellent game. Not even worth 5 bucks without 1st person support.

This game is fun as hell, similar to black ops 3, the graphic is awesome. So many type of zombies. But definitely not worth it of 49 euro, wait for sale.

Excellent shoot-em-up! And you can do it in smaller portions if you want, it saves pretty often. Graphics are good, pretty repetitive, but if you do it 15-30 mins at a time, it is great!

bought, just to play with friends, trying to host a lobby, and what i see,
"Game Could not be created, error code 12018" and they are fixing that error for years as i see.

game is kind of boring i just wanted to shoot zombie nazis but the guns are a bit lame. still kind of cool but not as cool as like metal gear solid 4.

Needs updates. Trying to Host says ERROR most of the time when i fist installed it yesterday and tried again today. Have to restart game every time. I Didn't have a problem with this on the Xbox gaming app on Windows 10, weird. Need bug fixes, other then that good solid game. GET ALL DLC ON SALE.

Back to the embers

It's 1946, and the führer has perished. The resistance carted him back to hell, but his hordes of zombie Germans —curious irony— continue to roam in the earth. This is the dead war, produced after the supposed closure of the Hellmouth. Now they pressure the allies towards France —a prospective sequel to the game— and Italy, where the war is still breaking out. Milan is one of the battlegrounds. The resistance launches its operations to iron out the cause the zombies are assembling and, at the same time, halt the menace. This journey begins in the grim and scenic cities of Italy.

Omnes viae Romam ducunt

This Zombie Army 4: Dead War is set in some cities in Italy. As it is well known, some locations are leftovers and reused from the Sniper Elite 4 game. However, this is its zombie mode that brings together a story told as a campaign. This distinguishes it from other games that offer similar modes.

In contrast to its predecessor, the trilogy, this game now possesses a standalone storytelling campaign. The (demonic) plot portrays a concentric sequence, representing a pentacle and leading everything to Rome. An exertion has been carried out to detail its arguments and premises, supplying literary content (documents, unassuming but thrilling dialogues, and visual language) to afford it depth or lore. This is the aftermath of the erstwhile one, but better developed and expanded. For example, Dr. Efram Schweiger turns up, and he informs us about the infernal powers unleashed. Furthermore, the story now features voice actors, giving the game its uniqueness. The game got extensive development to define its soul and essence.

The scenes take place in specifics cities in Italy and Croatia. Some panoramas pose as picturesque, umbrageous pictures submerged in an ominous mist, succeeding to evoke the atmospheric accent of dreadfulness. The game features a photo mode. It's evident how much detail each place displays, especially those that involve a superb visual treatment, filters, textures, and lighting. Particular scenes attest to the cinematographic artistry through which the dramatic emphasis of 90s horror is realised. Like living playing inside a movie —comprehend the posters or postcards for each chapter. This is reminiscent of Left 4 Dead game, but with a technically current mise en scène. The story is organised into chapters (also there are refuges inside), and within them there are many checkpoints. Although the soundtrack doesn't stand out enough, the scenarios convey the crispness of a persuasive world.

Divine blast

Of the gameplay. Zombie Army is derived from Sniper Elite for its combat with precision weapons. As I mentioned, it takes on an identity of its own for this game. Its narrative implies that there's something supernatural imbued in the weapons, as in the abilities of any character. This means that there are upgrades for weapons. Some can be obtained along the way, while others by completing a specific challenge. When the upgrade is complete, the weapon can be mastered. The same thing happens with passive skills (more ammo, damage resistance, or greater kill chain range) and active skills (type of melee such as divine or electric). By carrying out challenges, the player gets an upgrade to the gold class. This makes it re-playable, especially because it has a level-up feature (it allows unlocking skills and accessories).

There are many weapons available without being too fancy. But some weapons and outfits are obtained with DLCs. The characteristics of the game are the variety of grenades, unique in their function for this game, such as the divine grenade that can heal other players. As the game progresses, there will be many supply boxes, attachments, and heavy weapons. It keeps the game extra dynamic, especially if it's played on higher difficulty with more players and more enemies.

Speaking of the dynamism pace in the game, it's significant to point out the progression path. This progression is gradual due to the development of the plot. This form of pathway is lost in the DLCs. The path is brand new for Zombie Army and involves scaling up the obstacle level over time. New enemies loom. They're introduced one by one sequentially. And at the same time, there are varied tasks on each map, which provides a customise rhythm in the gameplay. For example, there'll be moments when players must activate a fountain of blood fed by zombies, and they must only be eliminated within the perimeter adjacent to the fountain. In this manner, it isn't only about killing zombies, but also about completing certain objectives with dynamic scenes, that is, specific obstacles or barriers to surmount and continue on. It's not repetitive; it can be tactical, diverse, and with alternate rhythms and phases.

We beat a plague before. We will do it again!!!

This game is also known for its horde mode. But I prefer the story told as a campaign. The servers are active, although I recommend playing with family (as I did) or friends. In addition, the game introduces an extra difficulty. It's challenging and fun. If you like Left 4 Dead, this game is a strong option. The game prompts you to defeat zombies as many times as possible due to its level-up system. Each challenge completed brings a reward. The rest of the goodies are in the DLC that you can purchase in the Steam store.

About the DLC. Some of them are free. Personally, I don't recommend buying the entire other campaign. It's true that the adjacent or post-credits plot continues, and boasts new scenarios (mostly sterile and recursive). Somehow, the Alps look feel a glum and astonishing landscape. But if we pay due attention, the maps reprise the story but confiscating the progression path. Everything is accelerated and delivered abruptly. If the plot repeats itself without any up-to-the-minute features in the gameplay, it would be preferable if the game includes the option to open a workshop. Thus, players can create their maps and invent fresh stories without the need to recycle them as a brand-new map with a price tag. These maps are expendable, you aren't missing something exclusive, and it's simply a route in unremarkable places that, perhaps, were cast aside from the original game.

Recommendation: 8/10

Zombie Army 4: Dead War – A Gory, Glorious Nazi Zombie Slaughterhouse

Rebellion’s Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a masterclass in horde-based third-person shooting, blending the precision of Sniper Elite with the relentless chaos of Left 4 Dead. Whether you’re playing solo or with a squad, this game delivers a thrilling mix of strategic sniping, close-quarters brutality, and wave-based mayhem that never gets old.

Combat – Satisfying Gunplay with Brutal Precision
The core shooting mechanics in Zombie Army 4 feel fantastic, especially if you love precision shooting. The signature Sniper Elite kill-cam is back, rewarding well-placed shots with slow-motion X-ray destruction. Watching a round shatter a Nazi zombie’s skull—or explode a ribcage with a well-placed rifle shot—never gets old.

You start with a basic arsenal, but weapons can be upgraded in creative ways. The M1 Garand with incendiary rounds? Deadly. The Trench Gun upgraded with an electric charge? Pure carnage. Even the PPSH-41, an already high-rate-of-fire SMG, can be turned into a zombie-shredding machine with explosive rounds. Each weapon has a noticeable weight and kick, making every kill feel impactful.

Melee combat is just as satisfying. A well-timed stomp can crush multiple zombies, and performing takedown kills refills your health—encouraging aggressive play even when you're surrounded. Special abilities like shockwave punches or fire-based axe melee strikes add another layer of depth to close-quarters combat.

Campaign – Cinematic Set Pieces and Spooky Atmosphere
The campaign spans nine missions, each packed with cinematic moments, eerie settings, and a variety of enemies that keep things fresh. One moment, you’re battling through a flooded Venice overrun with the undead; the next, you’re escaping a crumbling fortress or fighting a zombie tank in a fiery war zone.

Standout levels include:

"Zombie Zoo" – A twisted, abandoned zoo filled with grotesque experiments and terrifying zombie tigers.
"Hell Base" – A secret Nazi bunker where dark experiments have gone horribly wrong, culminating in one of the game’s toughest fights.
"Molten Nightmare" – A volcano-infused battlefield where lava flows through the streets, forcing you to fight both zombies and the environment itself.
The environmental design is top-tier, balancing horror elements (creepy abandoned buildings, sudden ambushes) with high-energy action sequences.

Enemies – More Than Just Your Average Zombies
Sure, there are classic shambling zombies, but Zombie Army 4 throws a lot more at you:

Suiciders – These explosive zombies charge at you and detonate on impact, forcing you to stay alert.
Elite Zombies – Armed with LMGs or flamethrowers, these tanky enemies require teamwork (or heavy firepower) to bring down.
Butchers – Massive, chainsaw-wielding monstrosities that can tear you apart in seconds.
Necromancers – These guys resurrect fallen zombies, turning even a cleared-out area into a nightmare if left unchecked.
Zombie Sharks – Yes, there are actual zombie sharks. Need I say more?
Boss fights, like the Zombie Tank and Hitler’s Final Form, are intense, requiring smart use of explosives, teamwork, and constant movement.

Horde Mode – Pure Survival Madness
If the campaign wasn’t enough, Horde Mode offers an endless challenge. You start with basic gear and must scavenge for better weapons and upgrades as increasingly tough waves of zombies attack. Maps change dynamically, with new areas unlocking as rounds progress, keeping things unpredictable.

One moment, you're holding the line in a bunker, barely holding off an elite wave. The next, you’re running for your life as an entire street collapses behind you. The escalating chaos makes for some of the most intense moments in the game.

Co-op – The Real Way to Play
Zombie Army 4 is enjoyable solo but thrives in co-op. The difficulty scales dynamically, meaning more players means more enemies, more chaos, and more chances for hilarious team-based disasters.

Reviving teammates under pressure, setting up synchronized sniper shots, and using electric traps to wipe out an entire wave of zombies is pure fun. Plus, the emote system and character skins, add a layer of ridiculous charm to the experience.

Final Verdict – A Must-Play for Zombie Fans
If you love games like Sniper Elite, or Left 4 Dead, Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a no-brainer (literally). With its precise shooting mechanics, grotesque enemy designs, pulse-pounding set pieces, and chaotic co-op action, this game delivers some of the most fun you can have mowing down hordes of the undead.

🔥 9/10 – Sniping Nazi zombies has never felt this good.