TIGSource: Zompocalypse: Episode One

Zompocalypse: Episode One

Derek Yu — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:12:00 +0000

Nice, I’ve been waiting for this one! Zompocalypse: Episode One was recently released by Toadtrip. Teaser screens of Zompocalypse appeared earlier this year, featuring the artwork of the talented Paul Greasley, who blessed us with Rap Attack: 2pacalypse Now for the TIGSource 2007 B-Games Competition. Needless to say, I was already slavering for the game like an undead hellion downwind of a mall.

Unfortunately, the game – a side-scrolling shooter with vertical, beat ‘em up-style movement – is currently limited to only a Survival mode, in which you, and possibly a friend, blast your way through a series of progressively harder stages for a high score. But updates are planned in the next few months, including new game modes, levels, and zombies. Buying the game now for half-price ($9.99) will, of course, entitle you to free updates and will help support the development of the game.

The mechanics are relatively simple in Zompocalypse – move and shoot. But the badass graphics and music, over-the-top violence and humor, and little details really make this a great one to goof off with with some friends: just like any good zombie flick. When all the updates are in there, I think it’ll be a…

No, I guess I can’t bring myself to make a “no-brainer” zombie pun. Kicks self in balls.

TIGdb: Entry for Zompocalypse: Episode One

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Permanent

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:27:24 +0000

Are the zombies ripped from Metal Slug? Barrels from DOOM?

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Scott

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:09:36 +0000

lol at “extreme” profanity

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Jimmy Curbstomp

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:43:11 +0000

I dunno, it didn’t seem any more violent than say, Metal Slug or Alien Hominid. The extreme profanity just felt a little out of place. Maybe I’m feeling that just because I had my speakers on real loud the first time the character started shouting about “undead **suckers” and now my roommates look at me funny.

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Colin

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:12:24 +0000

Awesome game, really enjoyed it.

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Tyrone

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:08:28 +0000

This one was fun, but I noticed some of the earlier weapons are actually more useful than ones earned later.

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Aaron H.

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:51:50 +0000

Jimmy Curbstomp; Wait, you’d play an ultra-violent game with your little brother… If it didn’t have any profanity?

Do you also let him watch porn if there isn’t any profanity?

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by James (RGCD)

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:16:34 +0000

Bought it. It is good. :D

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Jimmy Curbstomp

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:22:42 +0000

Wow! I’ve wanted to make a game like this for ages!

Did anyone else think the 3D sprite scaling was a little confusing? I had a hard time telling when I would collide with something based off of its size. And I could have done without some of the profanity (can’t really play this one with my little brother, now can I?)

Other than that, pure awesomness. The shotgun made me weep tears of violence-fueled joy.

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by ZeppMan217

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:21:46 +0000

If it was free - i would download it. But it’s not. So, there is nothing better then Facewound - http://www.facewound.com/ . Despite the fact that it is no longer in work.

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Trotim

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:05:34 +0000

No! Not your balls!

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Sninnyer

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:41 +0000

How can someone not buy a game that’s called Zombocapypse?

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by Eclipse

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:22:46 +0000

i’m so going to buy it, good work guys

"Zompocalypse: Episode One" by robert

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:17:45 +0000

Aww, I would have liked a pun :(