Zombie Apocalypse

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31

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  1. JohnnyT
    Sep 25, 2009
    6
    Starts off nice and fun but you burn through it very fast and then gets old very quickly. Would say it's a "Rent It" if it wasn't a downloadabel title.
  2. TheSHO
    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 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 achievementIt 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
  3. CalebH
    Oct 27, 2009
    7
    These days, it seems that us gamers just can
  4. LAFAVITA
    Oct 1, 2009
    5
    I gave ZOmbie Apocalipse the medium vote, which here is 5. The idea is great, arcade games are great, the whole concept of a 3d third view shooter about zombies is great. MInd that it is not a full size behind th eshoulders view, you see th ewhole game form above, its kinda old isometric view of the old 16 - bit consoles game, only with very defined anf pleasant graphics. But after the I gave ZOmbie Apocalipse the medium vote, which here is 5. The idea is great, arcade games are great, the whole concept of a 3d third view shooter about zombies is great. MInd that it is not a full size behind th eshoulders view, you see th ewhole game form above, its kinda old isometric view of the old 16 - bit consoles game, only with very defined anf pleasant graphics. But after the whole idea and graphic rendering th egame does not deliver the gaming fun it should have been becosu eof the exellent premises. The problems are several: 1 - The game is missing a decent online multiplayer, it would be perfect with ten players, insetad of four, which makes the musltiplayer boring as hell. 2 - The characters must have been designed cool people, divided in five cool males and five cool females, all with a winning attitutes. After all if you have to defeat hordes of zombies you must look like any hero must look, cool and awesome goodloking. Instead we have four characters complete losers, it is impossible to identify with them as heroes who would save the day. The verdict is mainly 5 becosue it must be divided in two parts, 5 for overall game idea and design, and game easy and paerfect arcade controls. 0 is for the multiplayer let down and losers as characters.… Expand
  5. JamyzG
    Dec 7, 2009
    9
    awesome game when playing with other people and alot of gore and funny moments like blasting knife wielding granny's into a planes engine and it's really hard difficulty when playing later levels but they should improve on making more levels and make the zombie seem more different from eachother and making a plot into it but aprt from that you got a real awesome game it's awesome game when playing with other people and alot of gore and funny moments like blasting knife wielding granny's into a planes engine and it's really hard difficulty when playing later levels but they should improve on making more levels and make the zombie seem more different from eachother and making a plot into it but aprt from that you got a real awesome game it's worth the 800 microsoft points… Expand
  6. ZambeeK
    Oct 1, 2009
    8
    Fantastic SmashTV type gameplay with 4-player live or co-op for $10. Simple, but fun twin-stick shooting with lots of gore, chainsaws and ZAMBEES!!
  7. EmersonGuitar
    Oct 1, 2009
    9
    Simple fun of point and shoot combined with co-op play and frantic zombie dodging goodness.
  8. 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.
  9. 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 55 waves and multiple modes to unlock, it's an addictive addition to XBLA.
  10. BeatL
    Sep 24, 2009
    10
    Awesome game for you and 3 of your friends for $10. Keep your expectations in line... it's onl $10... so the different maps get old after a while, but it's still a hoot!
  11. DaveW
    Sep 28, 2009
    10
    Awesome game - worth 800 points, just. Would like to see some (free) downloadable maps for it though, as I feel the content was a little light in that respect.
  12. 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 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 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
  13. AlexO
    Jan 18, 2010
    4
    The game is boring and repetitive. Its not original. I get better quality games on my iPod. That said it is the first zombie killer for the xBox Live Arcade. So that warrants an above zero score.
  14. 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 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!
  15. KeithV
    Sep 29, 2009
    9
    Great game. I love everything about this game other than it can get repetitive. Great online for up to 4 people, and its a blast. Another problem is people quit your group almost instantly in online co-op. then your stuck with just yourself, if you can find some friends to play the whole way through, I highly recommend it.
  16. Watermelon789
    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 , cool entertainment. For the price , is worth checking it.
  17. Tyson14
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Very entertaining game to play cooperatively as well as being quite difficult, with various weapons and enemies

Awards & Rankings

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#60 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#61 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. IGN
    65
    Perhaps if Zombie Apocalypse wasn’t so repetitive -- and blatantly so -- it would be easier to recommend as a way to blow off an afternoon with friends. Instead, it just serves as a reminder that there are better zombie-killing multiplayer games out there.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    70
    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.
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  3. 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.
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