Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Arcade, Role-playing game (RPG), Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Publishers: Doublesix, Kuju Entertainment, Square Enix
All Zombies Must Die! (2011): A Review
Introduction
All Zombies Must Die! is a twin-stick shooter video game developed by Doublesix and published by Microsoft Studios. It was released on Xbox Live Arcade in May 2011. The game is the spiritual successor to Burn Zombie Burn!, which was also developed by Doublesix.
In All Zombies Must Die!, players take control of one of four survivors: Jack, Rachel, Brian, or Luxo. The survivors must fight their way through hordes of zombies in order to escape the zombie-infested town of Deadhill.
Gameplay
All Zombies Must Die! is a twin-stick shooter, meaning that players use two analog sticks to control their character and aim their weapons. The game features a variety of weapons, including shotguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and rocket launchers. Players can also collect power-ups that grant them special abilities, such as increased speed or strength.
In addition to the main campaign, All Zombies Must Die! also features a number of side quests and challenges. These side quests and challenges can be completed to earn experience points, which can be used to level up the survivors. Leveling up the survivors grants them new abilities and stat bonuses.
Characters
There are four playable characters in All Zombies Must Die!:
- Jack is a gamer who is armed with a shotgun. He is the most well-rounded of the four characters, with good stats in all areas.
- Rachel is a girl who is armed with a submachine gun. She is the fastest of the four characters, but she also has the lowest health.
- Brian is a geek who is armed with a sniper rifle. He is the weakest of the four characters, but he can deal the most damage from a distance.
- Luxo is an alien who is armed with a plasma rifle. He is the strongest of the four characters, but he also has the slowest movement speed.
Enemies
There are a variety of different zombies in All Zombies Must Die!, each with their own unique abilities. Some of the most common zombies include:
- Walkers are the most basic type of zombie. They are slow and weak, but they can be overwhelming in large numbers.
- Runners are faster than walkers, and they can jump over obstacles.
- Tanks are large and powerful zombies that can take a lot of damage.
- Spitters can spit acid at players, which can damage them and slow them down.
- Exploders explode when they get close to players, dealing damage to anyone nearby.
Bosses
In addition to the regular zombies, All Zombies Must Die! also features a number of boss battles. These boss battles are challenging, but they can be defeated with the right strategy.
Graphics and Sound
All Zombies Must Die! features colorful and cartoony graphics. The game’s art style is reminiscent of classic horror movies, and it helps to create a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.
The game’s sound design is also excellent. The sound effects are realistic and immersive, and the music is catchy and upbeat.
Conclusion
All Zombies Must Die! is a great twin-stick shooter that offers a lot of fun and replayability. The game’s diverse cast of characters, challenging gameplay, and hordes of zombies will keep players entertained for hours on end.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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