DayZ
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A hardcore zombie survival game where you scavenge for food, weapons and medicine while other players can be friends or enemies. It started the survival game craze.
Kit's verdict · 7.0/10
A tense, unforgiving survival sim that is often clunky but unforgettable.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Real tension and survival
- Player interactions create stories
- Huge map
Not so much
- Clunky controls and bugs
- Slow and punishing
Play it if players who love hardcore survival and emergent stories.
Skip it if players who want polished action or quick progress.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
DayZ doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Eat, drink and stay warm to survive.
- Disinfect wounds to avoid infections.
- Carry a knife and bandages at all times.
- Avoid coastal cities early; head inland for better loot.
- Say 'friendly' if you want to avoid a fight, but stay cautious.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- DayZ started as a mod for ARMA 2 by Dean Hall in 2012.
- The standalone game launched in early access in 2013.
- It fully released in 2018.
- Its success inspired many survival games.
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