Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
- November 15, 2005
- Aspyr
My buggy boyfriend’s back he’s gonna *faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrttttttttttttttt*
Get on Epic Games StoreIt’s 1959 and the city of Punchbowl, PA, is a beacon of progress and ideal living. Show the living that law and order are no match for a dead man on a mission. Your boyfriend’s back Maggie and Punchbowl is gonna be in trouble! - Eat Brains: Chomp on the living and replenish your bodily arsenal of: zombie sputum, gut grenades, and the stunning unholy flatulence - Possess Punchbowl’s Population: C…
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Reviews
- Unique premise that offers a humorous take on the zombie genre.
- Fun and engaging mini-games that provide some entertainment.
- Updated features and polished gameplay enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a dull experience.
- Outdated mechanics and visual design show the game's age.
- Limited strategic options and poor AI detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of combat and puzzles, enhanced by updated features and a humorous homage to the genre. However, many players note issues with outdated mechanics, repetitive elements, and unpolished visuals, which detract from the overall experience. While there are unique twists and a variety of gameplay mechanics, the execution often feels clunky and unbalanced, leaving some players disappointed.
“The gameplay mixes combat with a few puzzles, providing a refreshing experience.”
“There is a unique twist to the zombie horror genre, featuring an incredibly humorous tone and a wide variety of gameplay mechanics.”
“The updated features contribute to a more polished gameplay experience.”
“Most of the issues could be boiled down to outdated mechanics and design elements.”
“Repetitive gameplay, horribly dated visual style, no map system to keep you on track.”
“Dated and unappealing character design, unbalanced difficulty towards the end, noticeably low quality unpolished 4:3 cutscenes, most gameplay sections are clunky, feels more like a port than a remaster.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of lowbrow and clever elements, featuring humorous characters, funny storylines, and engaging mini-games that often elicit chuckles. While some players appreciate the unique and humorous take on the genre, others find the humor inconsistent and the gameplay repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of homage to its genre with a lighthearted tone, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
“Unique premise, humorous characters.”
“Fun and hilarious mini-games, lowbrow humor gave occasional chuckles, you get to eat brains!”
“Unique twist to the zombie horror genre, incredibly humorous tone, fun remixes of 50s and 60s era hits, wide variety of gameplay mechanics.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally satisfactory, providing a smooth performance despite the fleeting novelty of its brain-eating mechanics.
“There's fleeting novelty in the brain-eating; performance is fine.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its humor and cleverness, particularly highlighted through engaging boss battles that add depth to the narrative experience.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for its dated and unappealing design, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the low-quality cutscenes and clunky gameplay further hinder the depth and engagement of the characters, making them feel less dynamic and polished. Overall, the character development feels underwhelming and lacks the refinement expected from a remaster.
“The character development feels dated and unappealing, lacking the depth and engagement that modern games offer.”
“The character arcs are poorly executed, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“Overall, the character design is unbalanced and lacks polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of stability, with users experiencing significant bugs and issues that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
Critic Reviews
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse Review
The premise of Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is great. It’s just a shame that an hour so into it you’ve witnessed all that it truly has to offer.
50%Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse Review
If you already have a soft spot for Stubbs the Zombie, you’re going to have a perfectly fine experience here. But we wonder why on earth anyone would hold a candle for a game this obviously flawed. There’s some ambition here for sure, but something is always working against it. You can’t lose yourself in its mindlessness because your character is too weak. You can’t really formulate a decent strategy using your powers because you can only gain access to them through the rote melee combat. The jokes didn’t make us laugh. The premise is fun but the gameplay simply doesn’t do it justice. We’ll say it again – in order to make Stubbs the Zombie fun at all, you have to possess one of the firearm-wielding humans, thus transforming it from a load of baffling nothing to a pretty dull shooter. Please, no more resurrections for Stubbs. Let the man rest.
30%Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse (Switch) Review
Resurrected with a bit more rot.
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