Plague Inc. is a game that inspires immense, macabre satisfaction every time I jump back into its uniquely morbid gameplay. This bizarre strategy title puts you in control of a deadly pathogen and challenges you to orchestrate a global epidemic, fighting off everything humankind can throw at you while keeping symptoms under control until you’ve really gotten about. 

As a fan of the addictive formula that made Plague Inc. a winner, I was a little dubious when I heard that the latest update is a direct marketing tie-in, asking the player to genetically engineer their very own planet of the apes, evolving communities of our genetic cousins into hostile predators to once again wipe out the world.

I'm not fussed with the marketing aspect, as Ndemic Creations has always inserted enough meta references, in-jokes and satire into Plague Inc. to make this kind of addition acceptable. Rather, considering the premium nature of this game and the developer’s popularity, I dislike being asked to pay more to effectively be marketed to by a film company.

But I will, of course. I'm too interested to see if this Simian Virus adds more depth and richness to the game’s already diverse content. You can grab Plague Inc. here, and pick up the Planet of the Apes additions via an IAP for $2.99.

If you like the idea of destroying all humans on the planet, we also recommend checking out First Strike.

Writer:
  - Max Joseph

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