Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

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  • Summary: 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, aGuaranteed 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]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Play Magazine
    85
    There's a lot to be said about plowing through town with a zombie horde, biting brains. [Dec 2005, p.59]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    84
    To give the visual style greater impact Stubbs the Zombie features the best soundtrack this year.
  3. GameSpot
    77
    Eating the brains of the living to form a massive army of the undead is extremely satisfying, often hilarious, and, unfortunately, almost painfully brief.
  4. ActionTrip
    73
    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.
  5. Thunderbolt
    70
    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.
  6. Computer and Video Games
    62
    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.
  7. PC Format
    53
    Great premise, but as fun to spend spend time with as a freshly exhumed corpse. [Mar 2006, p.102]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 3 out of 37
  1. kakbekote
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. I wish I could buy it again! The music, the graphics and the main character are more than fantastic.
  2. AndersM.R.
    May 24, 2007
    10
    Loved this game. Really you see all these cliche zombie games where you have to shoot them and be the hero and such.. All these games that Loved this game. Really you see all these cliche zombie games where you have to shoot them and be the hero and such.. All these games that have been copied out of each other to the eternety. BUT this game is different. Here you can be the drooling and terrifying zombie. You can be a part of the zombie army that the police, military and scientists are trying to kill And then there is all the black BLACK humor, blood and gore.... And brain eating. Thats why im giving it top score 10/10… Expand
  4. JamesF
    Jan 8, 2010
    10
    Great game to get a laugh and play to waste a little time here and there.
  5. Pickle
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Divertido, es uno de los pocos juegos que te ofrece jugar como el "monstro", aunque en este caso la sociedad que te presenta es tan monstruosaDivertido, es uno de los pocos juegos que te ofrece jugar como el "monstro", aunque en este caso la sociedad que te presenta es tan monstruosa que uno se tiene que poner a cuestionar si es que esté es verdaderamente el caso.

    La nueva versión para computadora corre perfectamente bien y se ve perfectamente bien, gracias a Aspyr tenemos acceso a esta joya de culto de los videojuegos.

    Es violento, divertido, vulgar, y bastante gracioso y creativo en muchos aspectos, la historia es de una ciudad futurista atrapada en los años sesenta, entonces tiene toda la tematica de la epoca pero también tiene robots y carros voladores, por ejemplo.

    El juego consiste en jugar como Stubbs, un zombie que esta explorando la ciudad, inicialmente sin saber bien con que objetivo, pero eventualmente este se te devela mientras vas explorando y jugando por el juego -así-, mientras progresas, vas obteniendo distintos poderes, como la habilidad de tirar tu higado a enemigos y explotarlos en distintos pedazos, infectandolos en el proceso también, despues de un cierto tiempo tienes multitudes de zombies siguiendote para alimentarse de los cerebros de tus enemigos, la jugabilidad es sumamente satisfactoria aunque puede tornarse un poco pesada en cuanto a la dificultad en niveles tardíos, especialmente si se juega en normal para arriba, aunque las dificultades mas faciles estan bien balanceadas y son buenas para poder permitirte disfrutar de la historia y del mundo.

    El juego es diverso en sus niveles, así como en su humor, cada nivel tiene una tematica distinta y aunque el juego es estrictamente un juego linear, cada nivel va ofreciendo suficiente variedad para que la cosa no se torne tan repetitiva.

    En general, esté juego es una joya, el tipo de juego que es demasiado arriesgado de crear y el demasiado extraño para que sea bueno, y sin embargo existe y aquí esta.

    Recomendado.    … Expand
  6. BillA
    Sep 21, 2008
    8
    It was on sale for 5$ via steam, Meta critic gave it a 72, Its from an independent developer
  7. K.Dep
    Dec 19, 2005
    8
    This game is really funny in a Serious Sam 2 kinda way. It's fun, albeit short, but really fun. Sadly, it's also one of those games This game is really funny in a Serious Sam 2 kinda way. It's fun, albeit short, but really fun. Sadly, it's also one of those games where you don't learn the plotline until the game is over. It has next to zero plot, but it's not really needed here. It's a decent value, but this is a game that will be in the bargain bin in 2 months, so wait for the price to drop substantially. One warning - This game is Starforce protected, so people with USB Cd-Roms will not be able to play it.… Expand
  8. PaulC.
    Feb 21, 2006
    2
    Not a very good game - a bit buggy - seems like DX8 graphics - controls feel a tad unresponsive - sound is funny (at first) Would be ok for a Not a very good game - a bit buggy - seems like DX8 graphics - controls feel a tad unresponsive - sound is funny (at first) Would be ok for a tenner - but for £30 - not a chance.… Expand

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