Stick World Z is a newly-released tower defence that\'s a Flash throwback, out now on iOS and Android

Stick World Z: Zombie War TD brings They Are Billions-style zombie action to mobile devices. Build a fortress, recruit troops, and defend against relentless hordes of undead. Experience a campaign mode and escalating challenges in this charming, if less graphically intense, take on the tower defense genre.

In the nostalgic realm of Adobe Flash games, stick figures and zombies were perennial favorites. Stick World Z: Zombie War cleverly blends these elements.

Think of Stick World Z as a mobile adaptation of They Are Billions, albeit with a simpler visual style and smaller hordes. Despite the reduced graphical fidelity, its gameplay retains a surprising charm.

Stick World Z boasts a comprehensive feature set, including base building, troop recruitment, fortification placement, and progressively challenging enemy waves, ranging from standard zombies to more formidable foes.

Fetch me their souls

The game also includes a storyline and upgrade system. While it might not dethrone other leading zombie defense titles, Stick World Z offers a competent and well-designed experience.

The game's existence further highlights the surprising debt mobile gaming owes to Flash games, both in terms of subject matter (stick figures and zombies) and gameplay mechanics.

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