This is it - the one that started it all. Day Z, which started as a mod, is a fleshed out zombie survival game with buckets of depth, strong atmosphere, and serviceable graphics. The game comes with its own server, modding capability, and tons of in-game crafting. Combat is good with shooting-play that is fine and melee that is OK. Enemies consist of traditional zombies, wild fauna and, of course, other players that will attempt to troll, grief, abuse you at almost every opportunity. Maps are large, and reasonably populated. Hazards extend beyond combat with fall damage, rain, cold, infections/illness and starvation/thirst. The game has reasonable verticality and a wide array of unique environments. Weapon variety and customization abounds. You can repair in-game items, rebuild automobiles and explore a post-apocalyptic world that is rife with undead and human conflict. Sounds great right?

Unfortunately, however, as far as games go, Day Z has developed not one real whit over the past 4 years. In actuality, it hasn't developed much far beyond its Arma mod roots. The game coasts on its reputation and its status as a "first mover". Graphics are just that, serviceable, with clumsy animations and in-world events unnecessarily contributing to deaths (doors...lol). Characters often clip into walls, or floors or, objects. The game has a funny sense of humor when it comes to starvation/thirst or infection/illness. You'll eat more than a platoon of soldiers but are at the mercy of poor game logic as you're stuck foraging for a pot/pan but can't find one in a kitchen full of pots and pans. Illness pops up out of nowhere and sometimes glitches will result in an inability to improve resulting in a slow death. Most buildings/houses are bare and empty boxes with little to no exploration, storytelling or intrigue to be had.

Day Z is a fun diversion but without more positive human interaction, plot and/or exploration, it can become tiresome quickly.

Worth a look.

7/10.

This is it - the one that started it all. Day Z, which started as a mod, is a fleshed out zombie survival game with buckets of depth, strong atmosphere, and serviceable graphics. The game comes with its own server, modding capability, and tons of in-game crafting. Combat is good with shooting-play that is fine and melee that is OK. Enemies consist of traditional zombies, wild fauna and, of course, other players that will attempt to troll, grief, abuse you at almost every opportunity. Maps are large, and reasonably populated. Hazards extend beyond combat with fall damage, rain, cold, infections/illness and starvation/thirst. The game has reasonable verticality and a wide array of unique environments. Weapon variety and customization abounds. You can repair in-game items, rebuild automobiles and explore a post-apocalyptic world that is rife with undead and human conflict. Sounds great right? Unfortunately, however, as far as games go, Day Z has developed not one real whit over the past 4 years. In actuality, it hasn't developed much far beyond its Arma mod roots. The game coasts on its reputation and its status as a "first mover". Graphics are just that, serviceable, with clumsy animations and in-world events unnecessarily contributing to deaths (doors...lol). Characters often clip into walls, or floors or, objects. The game has a funny sense of humor when it comes to starvation/thirst or infection/illness. You'll eat more than a platoon of soldiers but are at the mercy of poor game logic as you're stuck foraging for a pot/pan but can't find one in a kitchen full of pots and pans. Illness pops up out of nowhere and sometimes glitches will result in an inability to improve resulting in a slow death. Most buildings/houses are bare and empty boxes with little to no exploration, storytelling or intrigue to be had. Day Z is a fun diversion but without more positive human interaction, plot and/or exploration, it can become tiresome quickly. Worth a look. 7/10.