Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
- Developers: Artificial Studios, Immersion Games
- Publishers: SouthPeak Interactive
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (2007)
Introduction
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is an action-adventure game developed by Artificial Mind and Movement and published by Ubisoft. It was released on October 30, 2007, for the PlayStation 2, Wii, and Windows.
The game follows a group of teenagers as they fight to rid their town of an undead menace. The teens are armed with a variety of weapons, including baseball bats, shotguns, and flamethrowers. They must battle their way through hordes of zombies, ghouls, and other monsters in order to save their town.
Gameplay
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is a third-person shooter game. The player controls one of four teenage characters: Zeke, Emily, Sam, or Skull. Each character has their own unique abilities and weapons.
The player must fight their way through a variety of levels, each of which is set in a different location in the town. The levels are filled with hordes of monsters, as well as traps and obstacles. The player must use their weapons and abilities to defeat the monsters and progress through the levels.
In addition to the main story mode, Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia also features a variety of multiplayer modes. In these modes, players can compete against each other in a variety of challenges, such as deathmatch and team deathmatch.
Characters
- Zeke is the leader of the group. He is a strong and brave teenager who is always ready to fight. He is armed with a baseball bat and a shotgun.
- Emily is the brains of the group. She is a smart and resourceful teenager who is always coming up with new ways to defeat the monsters. She is armed with a flashlight and a flamethrower.
- Sam is the heart of the group. He is a kind and caring teenager who is always looking out for his friends. He is armed with a wrench and a shotgun.
- Skull is the wildcard of the group. He is a mysterious and unpredictable teenager who is always up for a fight. He is armed with a pair of claws and a flamethrower.
Setting
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is set in the fictional town of Suburbia. The town is a typical American suburb, with houses, schools, and shops. However, the town has been overrun by an undead menace. The monsters have taken over the streets and are terrorizing the residents.
The teenagers must fight their way through the town and defeat the monsters in order to save it.
Reception
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s fun and chaotic gameplay, while others criticized its repetitive levels and lack of innovation.
The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was followed by a sequel, Monster Madness: Grave Danger, in 2008.
Legacy
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is remembered as a fun and chaotic action-adventure game. It was one of the first games to feature a group of teenage protagonists fighting against an undead menace. The game’s success helped to pave the way for other games in the genre, such as Left 4 Dead and Killing Floor.
Conclusion
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is a fun and chaotic action-adventure game that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s unique setting and characters make it a standout from other games in the genre. If you are looking for a game that is both fun and challenging, then Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7.5/10
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