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Burn Zombie Burn!

This demanding new PlayStation Network shooter offers rewarding score-based action--once you commit to learning its complex, unique mechanics.
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54%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, story
42% User Score Based on 123 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

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Burn Zombie Burn! is a single player arcade shooter game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by doublesix and was released on August 12, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Welcome to the char-grilled world of Burn Zombie Burn, where the best type of undead is barbequed undead. The goals are simple: keep Bruce alive, as he tries to keep Daisy alive, and get the highest score possible. Standing (well, ambling) in your way is a never ending horde of the rotting, stinking and stupid undead. Fortunately our mild-mannered hero Bruce can get hold of some tasty weaponry. B…

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42%
Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting mechanic of setting zombies on fire, which adds a unique scoring system and variety to gameplay.
  • It offers a fun and chaotic experience for short bursts, making it a decent time killer for fans of mindless zombie action.
  • The variety of weapons and humorous zombie types provide some entertainment, especially for those who enjoy arcade-style shooters.
  • The game suffers from poor controls and technical issues, including broken controller support and a lack of fullscreen mode, making it frustrating to play.
  • Gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and tedious, with a lack of depth and meaningful progression, leading to boredom after a short time.
  • Many players report that the game is poorly optimized for PC, with numerous bugs and crashes, making it feel abandoned and unmaintained.
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around setting zombies on fire and features a twin-stick shooter mechanic, but it suffers from poorly implemented mechanics and a lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience. While the controls are responsive and the game can be fun, the limited gameplay modes and flawed mechanics detract from its overall value, making it only serviceable for players seeking more engaging content.

    • “The core mechanic, as described in the game's title, is about setting zombies on fire.”
    • “Various pickups upgrade your weapons, so moving around the map to collect these and avoid zombie buildups swarming onto you is part of the gameplay.”
    • “This demanding new PlayStation Network shooter offers rewarding score-based action—once you commit to learning its complex, unique mechanics.”
    • “Tldr: flawed mechanics detract from the title's value.”
    • “A very simple game that is generally fun, but misses out on a few key mechanics that ruin the value.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is only serviceable.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers noting a lazy implementation that results in visible flaws, such as square shapes for effects like smoke and inconsistent rendering of particle effects. While some players find the visuals acceptable for the genre, others criticize the cartoony style as lacking distinctiveness and sophistication. Overall, the graphics receive mixed to average ratings, with a consensus that they could have been significantly improved.

    • “The visuals get a passing grade for this genre.”
    • “Decent graphics and keyboard/mouse controls.”
    • “Sporting decent graphics and just a nice little game to get some simple zombie action.”
    • “Graphics are implemented in a lazy way, where you can see the squares for smoke, so it looks terrible.”
    • “The graphics are ugly and cartoony, and the blood spray particle effect wouldn't render for me, so I got black boxes every time I hit a zombie.”
    • “Graphics are subpar - while cartoony, they lack a distinct style.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Burn Zombie Burn" lacks a meaningful story, offering only a basic premise of fighting waves of zombies without any compelling narrative or character development. While some players note that a strong storyline isn't essential for arcade-style games, the absence of creativity and motivation in the gameplay detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, the game focuses solely on action rather than storytelling.

    • “As far as I can tell, it doesn't offer a storyline or plot, but that wouldn't be a big detraction from an arcade game.”
    • “The game does not feature a story - the protagonist is here to kill zombies and chew bubble gum, and he is all out of gum (this is an actual quote in the game).”
    • “[/u] does not provide any compelling characters; but honestly, it doesn't have to, twin-stick shooters don't need a story - they live and die by their gameplay.”
    • “It has no real story.”
    • “There is no interesting story, no nice rewards, nothing which keeps my motivation.”
    • “No story, meaning, or creativity.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by a variety of funny zombie types, such as those dressed in tutus and rugby gear, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players appreciate the comedic elements, including the main character's resemblance to a familiar cartoon figure and the amusing weapon designs, although some find them impractically silly. Overall, the game's fast pace and quirky humor contribute to its enjoyable experience.

    • “Surprisingly funny and great music.”
    • “Zombie variety is good; some zombie types are quite humorous - zombies in tutus, zombies in rugby gear that charge you, etc.”
    • “The zombies are hilarious, and the pace is always fast.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as surprisingly funny and enjoyable, while others find it lacking or even horrible. Overall, the quality of the music seems to vary significantly among players, with some appreciating it and others expressing disappointment.

    • “Surprisingly funny and great music.”
    • “Good music.”
    • “Story is again non-existent, music is horrible, and sound effects are third-rate.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, with repetitive levels and scarce rewards leading to slow progress. The steep learning curve and the need for extended periods of flawless play to achieve certain goals further contribute to a frustrating experience.

    • “The levels are all the same and the drops from the enemies are barren; this mystical item that will help push your score sometimes won't drop for a 15-minute game, making the content and scoring slow, boring, and tedious.”
    • “The whole game is so tedious.”
    • “The learning curve is steep, unintuitive, and some of the gold medals take 45+ straight minutes of flawless grinding.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its poor aging and lack of replay value, leading to a general consensus that it is not worth recommending for repeated playthroughs.

    • “It aged poorly and lacks replay value, making me unable to recommend it.”
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Burn Zombie Burn! is a arcade shooter game with horror and comedy themes.

Burn Zombie Burn! is available on iPhone, Windows, PC, Mac OS and others.

Burn Zombie Burn! was released on August 12, 2010.

Burn Zombie Burn! was developed by doublesix.

Burn Zombie Burn! has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Burn Zombie Burn! is a single player game.

Similar games include Final Exam, Guns n Zombies, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved, Halo: Spartan Assault, Nation Red and others.