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Heh, what can I say. Obviously, if you're looking at this game seriously, you're not looking for a serious game, so don't expect too much from it. What more could you want. Stubbs the Zombie is a must have for any fan of the genre. Run around, eat brains, eat brains, eat more brains. Bottom line, If you own a Xbox, like zombies, and want to own a game that definitely isn't commonly seen on shelves, this one is for you.
This game is fun, its about damn time that you can play as the enemy. I liked the style and the comedy was a blast. I think anyone would have a fun time with this game.
Think of it as Grand Theft Auto, but as zombies - - it's a amusing game but not anything spectacular.
The Pros.A lot of fun, a lot of humor, and short enough where you can enjoy casual gaming.The Cons.Doesn't take advantage of the various gameplay mechanics (which are awesome), and I could say that it's too short, however the gameplay gets so repetitive, you wouldn't want it any longer.Anyone looking for cool little extras won't find them here. Just a straight-up fun game for a few hours, and that's it.
When you are able to use a vehicle it's a huge relief (unless it's a tractor which is even slower than Stubbs) because you can finally MOVE. While the game isn't bad, it is monotonous. Controls are easy to learn and the game uses the halo engine, which essentially eliminates the typical camera problems. Basically a platform game, you do get expansive areas to search but there is nothing to find. The slow pace, even when Stubbs is supposedly running is also quite irritating. Unfortunately, you have limited use of these items so it's back to shuffling along, swiping at the bad guys while they use guns to blow holes in your already mangled body.
There is a puzzle element in the game, in that you need to know when to pull your own head off and use it as a bowling ball to get through tough areas, or rip your hand off so it can skitter across the room and open a door or possess someone, etc. Basically, you control Stubbs, who of course as the name suggests, is a zombie. Stubbs is a decent game but definitely has a few problems. The music can become a bit repetitive but I tend to tune it out anyway. Pick it up as a rental first as it has a hefty price tag unless you find it on clearance. The graphics are good although there are some slight pixel problems here and there.
It fails to ever get you really involved and it is basically the same thing over and over. Again, not a bad game especially if you need some mindless entertainment for about an hour or two. The game reminds me of 'Destroy all Humans' for a number of reasons: the futuristic yet retro setting and general look of the game, playing the bad guy and purposely killing any human that crosses your path and one other reason: it gets really old fast. I mean, I understand he is supposed to be a shuffling zombie but it takes forever to get anywhere and really slows the game down. Voice acting, is also decent although hearing "brains, brains" over and over does get a bit tiresome. I don't expect him to have a jet pack but come on.
After that, the monotony will probably turn you into a zombie.
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