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In Zombie IDLE Defense, you will go to a post-apocalyptic world where most of the world's population has turned into ferocious zombies. You, along with a group of survivors, will have to defend yourselves against the endless waves of enemies.\n\n※ Addictive from the very first minutes\n\nTake a defensive position, choose proper weapons for your heroes and get ready to battle against the inexorable enemy. Each level contains several waves of attacks from zombies and each wave is a severe test of your training and strategic skills. Can you withstand the onslaught of the last bosses? 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