ZKW-Reborn in IOS

Casual

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

84/100

ZKW Reborn is a brutal, pixel-art survival shooter that manages to be incredibly stylish and frustratingly difficult at the same time. The side-scrolling zombie combat feels weighty and satisfying, and the upgrade system keeps you coming back for 'just one more run' to see if you can survive a few more waves.

The synth-wave aesthetic and the gore effects are top-notch for a pixel game. It captures that 80s action movie vibe perfectly. It's not just about mindless shooting; you have to manage your ammo, choose the right perks, and use the environment to your advantage. It's a great example of how to do a 2D zombie survival game correctly.

Reviewed on: Sat Dec 14 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Another zombie game? Yes, another one. ZKW-Reborn is fine for what it is. It's a throwback to those flash-era wave shooters. The pixel art is serviceable, and the shooting feels punchy enough. I like that you have to manage your cash to open up new parts of the map—it adds a layer of strategy beyond just 'point and shoot'.

But let's be honest, we've seen this a thousand times. There's no depth here. You kill, you die, you buy a new hat, you do it again. It's a conservative score because while it works well, it doesn't do anything to distinguish itself in a very crowded market. Good for a bus ride, but don't expect to be thinking about it when you put your phone down.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Responsive controls
  • Good weapon variety
  • Classic arcade feel
  • Repetitive
  • Crowded genre
  • Lack of narrative

Technical Report

Performance: Runs well on older hardware; no noticeable bugs.

Accessibility:
  • Simple Controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love high-score based arcade shooters and pixel art.

Skip if: You want a story-driven experience or anything innovative.

Similar Games:
  • Zombie Age
  • Jetpack Joyride

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 11
  • Playtime: 4 hours
  • Status: Unlocked several maps

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.01Mon Aug 29 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

[1.4.01]

-Bugs fixed

-Leveling up system has been changed

[1.3.1]

-OverKill system!

-New clothing!

-Bugs fixed!

-New zombie!


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Please note, that ZKW-Reborn is best played with iPhone 5 and up. May NOT work on older devices!

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"The triumphant return of a fan favorite sidescroller, ZKW-Reborn stands on the shoulders of its predecessor to achieve even greater heights of awesomeness"

-SuperGameDroid

Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn is a challenging, fast paced, 2D survival shooter! And when we say fast, we mean breakneck, flat-out, adrenaline fuelled fast! What’s different from the other shooters is your goal isn’t to run through levels and finish the game, but to survive for as long as possible under increasingly frantic conditions (we say as long as possible because ultimately you will die!).

Seems simple enough, but where Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn really takes off is in the added layers of depth and huge variety of features and customisation available. Players earn money for slaughtering the zombies (money might not bring you happiness, but it does buy you guns!). We live in a consumer society after all, which is useful, as you can spend big on over 25 different weapons (including chainsaw, katana, mini-gun, RPG, D.O.M. and many others!). You also need cash to open doors, activate jumps, buy new weapons, or hunt for the magic fridge and see what loot drops are inside! In short… the longer you survive, the more weapons and prizes you get.

Surviving longer also gains you ZKW-Points which you can cash in to totally customize your character, customize your weapons, buy new weapons, buy different perks, open new maps, and a lot lot more! Players also earn XP as they play, allowing them to level-up their character and develop them to fit their chosen gameplay skills. Survival is all about the margins, and every little extra helps!


Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Please note, that ZKW-Reborn is best played with iPhone 5 and up. May NOT work on older devices!

#########################

"The triumphant return of a fan favorite sidescroller, ZKW-Reborn stands on the shoulders of its predecessor to achieve even greater heights of awesomeness"

-SuperGameDroid

Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn is a challenging, fast paced, 2D survival shooter! And when we say fast, we mean breakneck, flat-out, adrenaline fuelled fast! What’s different from the other shooters is your goal isn’t to run through levels and finish the game, but to survive for as long as possible under increasingly frantic conditions (we say as long as possible because ultimately you will die!).

Seems simple enough, but where Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn really takes off is in the added layers of depth and huge variety of features and customisation available. Players earn money for slaughtering the zombies (money might not bring you happiness, but it does buy you guns!). We live in a consumer society after all, which is useful, as you can spend big on over 25 different weapons (including chainsaw, katana, mini-gun, RPG, D.O.M. and many others!). You also need cash to open doors, activate jumps, buy new weapons, or hunt for the magic fridge and see what loot drops are inside! In short… the longer you survive, the more weapons and prizes you get.

Surviving longer also gains you ZKW-Points which you can cash in to totally customize your character, customize your weapons, buy new weapons, buy different perks, open new maps, and a lot lot more! Players also earn XP as they play, allowing them to level-up their character and develop them to fit their chosen gameplay skills. Survival is all about the margins, and every little extra helps!


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 31 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Zkw Reborn is not just another zombie game. It's a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter where survival is the only goal. Set in a stylish pixel-art world, you must fight through endless waves of zombies across different maps. Use the money earned from kills to buy new weapons, unlock doors, and gain powerful perks. You can customize your survivor with different outfits and skins, and even hire bots to help you in the fight. With a heavy focus on arcade-style action and a banging soundtrack, it's a retro-inspired challenge that tests your reflexes and resource management.

Features

1

Dozens of unique weapons and upgrades

2

Character customisation and skins

3

Perk system for deep gameplay strategy

4

Multiple maps with different challenges

5

Stylish pixel art and gore effects

Tips

Promotion Videos

Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

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Q&A

Yes, Zkw Reborn features online multiplayer so you can survive the apocalypse with friends.

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