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Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] As the zombie infection spreads uncontrollably and the undead outnumber humans, a small band of heavily equipped gunslingers set out to destroy as many zombies as they can and try to save any of the remaining survivors in Zombie Apocalypse. Up to four players can try and[Xbox Live Arcade] As the zombie infection spreads uncontrollably and the undead outnumber humans, a small band of heavily equipped gunslingers set out to destroy as many zombies as they can and try to save any of the remaining survivors in Zombie Apocalypse. Up to four players can try and stop the zombie apocalypse with an arsenal of deadly weapons, such as an assault rifle, flame thrower, or grenade launcher, and when ammo is low a chainsaw will be your last line of defense against becoming one of the undead. This action packed, arcade-style shooter will test your dual analog stick shooting skills and ability to survive 55 days of relentless zombie attacks. Multiplayer action: Spill zombie guts side-by-side with up to four players in online or local multiplayer. Devastating weapons: Burn, saw, and dismember the undead with ten devastating weapons. Fatal hazards: Butcher the walking dead using jet turbines, wood chippers, and other fatal hazards. Survival strategy: Survive over 50 stages of brutal carnage in seven brain-splattering locations. Bonus game modes: Re-live the apocalypse with seven challenging unlockable game modes. [Konami] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. 80
    A solid multiplayer offering, gore aplenty, a low price point, and general undead silliness make Zombie Apocalypse a fun diversion.
  2. A fun game to play , just not groundbreaking.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    79
    Three words: Robotron with zombies. Mindless fun that is best enjoyed with friends. [Dec 2009]
  4. The co-op multiplayer experience, well-implemented theme, and arcade price means it's a nice bit of valuable fun to pull out when your buddies come calling.
  5. 65
    If you absolutely must have another zombie game, Zombie Apocalypse is far from awful. The most frustrating and disappointing thing about it is that the premise has so much promise - none of which is delivered on here. It's decidedly average.
  6. Play Magazine
    60
    The game might provide a fun, visceral thrill, at first. But by the end it becomes to mind-numbingly repetitive you may as well go gnaw on some flesh yourself.
  7. 33
    Worse than simply being tedious, though, is how jaw-grindingly frustrating Zombie Apocalypse becomes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Very entertaining game to play cooperatively as well as being quite difficult, with various weapons and enemies
  2. Russ
    Sep 23, 2009
    10
    An absolute blast. It's basically a twin stick Left 4 Dead. even the characters strongly resemble Louis, Zoey, Francis, and Bill. With An absolute blast. It's basically a twin stick Left 4 Dead. even the characters strongly resemble Louis, Zoey, Francis, and Bill. With 55 waves and multiple modes to unlock, it's an addictive addition to XBLA. Expand
  3. AnthonyB
    Sep 26, 2009
    10
    If you're a fan of all-things Zombies, I highly recommend this game. It's fast, frantic, plenty of modes, and assuming you've If you're a fan of all-things Zombies, I highly recommend this game. It's fast, frantic, plenty of modes, and assuming you've got friends to play with, ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE will last you a while, for it's best in multiplayer. Even 4-Player Local-Play is a heck-a-lot-a-fun! Expand
  4. cjensen
    Sep 23, 2009
    8
    Very nice dynamic gameplay. Alot deeper then at first glance. Nice with local co-op. Even my girldfriend likes It.
  5. Aug 27, 2011
    8
    I think the guys form Left 4 Dead got their dark side, Zombie Apocalypse like Geometry Wars only with blood, humor and well , coolI think the guys form Left 4 Dead got their dark side, Zombie Apocalypse like Geometry Wars only with blood, humor and well , cool entertainment. For the price , is worth checking it. Expand
  6. Bandicoot12Studios
    Sep 30, 2009
    7
    While the game is fairly simplistic and repetitive, it manages to mix up the basic dual-stick arena shooter formula by gradually adding in While the game is fairly simplistic and repetitive, it manages to mix up the basic dual-stick arena shooter formula by gradually adding in new enemy types and weapons. 75 percent of the characters is sheer plagiarism (bald black guy, brunette white female, veteran) and the "zombie bait" item is an obvious copy of World at War's own "monkey bomb," from its function to the cheerful dialogue it spouts before detonating. However, with a sharp gore engine, a satisfying zombie aesthetic and visual design, and 4 player local or online co-op make for a fun, frantic romp for any zombie fan. Expand
  7. Nov 29, 2010
    3
    It starts out like it is going to be fun but this game is one of the most tedious, repetitive, annoying games I have ever played. Only 5 or 6It starts out like it is going to be fun but this game is one of the most tedious, repetitive, annoying games I have ever played. Only 5 or 6 areas. No big difference between the 4 players you get to choose from. Just really really annoying and tedious. Especially past level 7. It isn't even fun! The only reason I even went through this hell hole of a game was to get the achievement at the end. The 7 days of hell was The regular game!! Expand

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