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Stubbs the Zombie in "Rebel without a Pulse" pc Game Reviews
Stubbs the Zombie in "Rebel without a Pulse"
Critic Score
Metascore: 72 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.6 out of 10
based on 17 reviews
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Guaranteed to turn some heads, this third-person action game is an original IP by Bungie Studio veterans that uses an updated Halo engine to deliver a stirring tale of one man's hunger for love, justice...and brains. In this game, players take on the role of the rebel himself – Stubbs, a wisecracking Zombie who takes on an ultra-modern city of the future using nothing but his own carcass and the weapons of his possessed enemies. The game’s tongue-in-cheek humor, innovative combat and strong storyline keep Stubbs the Zombie’s gameplay as bizarre and unpredictable as its namesake. On his quest, Stubbs lurches his way through numerous large and visually captivating indoor/outdoor environments in and around the gleaming city of Punchbowl, PA, a city built during the Eisenhower administration to show off the ultra-futuristic technology of the 21st century. Stubbs’ brain-eating adventure brings him through bustling shopping districts and verdant farmlands to battle mad scientists, rural militiamen and the world's deadliest barbershop quartet. His enemies have shotguns, tanks, and all manner of futuristic weaponry. All Stubbs has is his own rotting corpse, a distinct lack of pain or conscience, and the ability to turn foes into zombie allies. What begins as one zombie’s search for revenge quickly escalates into an all-out war between the living and the dead - but this time it's the zombie fighting for truth, justice and the redemption of true love. Yes, it's a love story too. [Aspyr Media]

PUBLISHER: Aspyr Media
DEVELOPER: Wideload Games
GENRE(S): Third-Person Action, Adventure
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: M (Mature)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2005

What The Critics Said

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85
Play Magazine
There's a lot to be said about plowing through town with a zombie horde, biting brains. [Dec 2005, p.59]
85
Stuff
Watching our zombie army do our brain-eating dirty work for us was a gaming moment we won't soon forget.
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84
Armchair Empire
To give the visual style greater impact Stubbs the Zombie features the best soundtrack this year.
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80
Computer Gaming World
Good, but we crave more. MORE BRAINS! [Feb 2006, p.78]
77
PC Gamer
If your idea of a rousing good time is cracking open skulls like chestnuts to feast on the goo inside, you'll have plenty of fun with this one. [Feb 2006, p.86]
77
GameSpot
Eating the brains of the living to form a massive army of the undead is extremely satisfying, often hilarious, and, unfortunately, almost painfully brief.
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77
2404.org
Probably the best soundtrack ever produced for a game.
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75
IGN
It's a game that is great to pick up at any time of the day, eat a few brains, and then move on to something else.
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73
ActionTrip
Although Stubbs the Zombie stands as a pleasing deviation from today's genre standards, it still doesn't have enough to engulf players in the long run.
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70
Sydney Morning Herald
It's a brief ride and the action can become repetitive, but the sharp humour keeps you smiling.
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70
Thunderbolt
Stubbs might be left craving a few more brains and he might have wished that he could have done a little bit more than just feast and fart, but I think that by the time Punchbowl and love have been conquered, Stubbs is reasonably satisfied with the second chance he was given for life and love.
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65
IC-Games
It’s repetitive and lacks any kind of real long lasting game play. This is more of a game to play to pass a bit of time.
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62
Computer and Video Games
In essence, the game mechanics are as rough as a butcher's dog, yet it remains a game that will make you smile, and one that you'll finish - not least because it's so damn short.
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60
AceGamez
Comparisons with one of the few other truly anti-hero games, "Destroy All Humans," are warranted - but sadly if you do that, you'll find Stubbs coming up short on pretty much every count.
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60
Computer Games Magazine
While most games have you fighting zombies, this one puts you squarely in the rotting feet of one Edward Stubblefield, who one day finds himself slightly undead. [Mar 2006, p.53]
60
Edge Magazine
Wideload has placed a welcome knee in the groin of the status quo, but by taking its subject too lightly it’s also failed to turn an adventurous prototype into a durable production. [Christmas 2005, p.102]
53
PC Format
Great premise, but as fun to spend spend time with as a freshly exhumed corpse. [Mar 2006, p.102]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 51 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Daniel S. gave it a10:
Really enjoyed this game all the way through, it was simplistic enough that getting the hang of it was no problem. But it wasnt so simple that I lost interrest before it was over. Plus it easily has the best soundtrack of any game...ever.

Yann C. gave it an8:
Very good game. funny :)

T.J. W. gave it a9:
This game is SO fun to play. I have only played it for about an hour or so, but the unique gameplay keeps me going. The graphics aren't the greatest, but the humor and the gameplay make up for it.

Warwick A. gave it a9:
Very entertaining and varied gameplay, and well worth $20 or so. Imaginitive story lines.

Carl K. gave it an8:
I give it a 8 for the fact of a NEW THEME! OMG finally someone came up with a real strive at a new version of a game! Overall its too short but allot of fun and laughs as you play it. If you want a good giggle and be in a pleasant mood of fun then you need to sit and play this one. While some of it can be challanging. I think with a little more investment and a multiplayer theme MMO it could be a diverse winner.!! Yes its fun and cute and just general a good time. Work on the Multiplayer version and invest some real coding....people are starving for something FUN and NEW! God knows! Good work guys!

Pepis N. gave it a10:
Great game and very funny!

Graham M. gave it a9:
I thought this game was both different and very entertaining. A change from the usual.

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