Load up on tomatoes and shake that soda pop, because it's time to save your oblivious neighbors from the zombie apocalypse! In Zombies Ate My Neighbors, you control one of two selectable characters to fight through hordes of enemies and eventually face off with the menacing Dr. Jul 21, 1993  Zeke and Julie, equipped with a variety of weapons and power-ups, go on a quest to rescue their neighbors from monsters often seen in horror movies. Numerous elements and aspects of horror movies are referenced throughout the game.

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Zombies Ate My NeighborsDeveloped by:Published by:(SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis)(Virtual Console)Genre(s):Run and gunZombies Ate My Neighbors is a run and gun video game developed by and originally published by for the Super Nintendo and Sega Mega Drive/Sega Genesis consoles in 1993. One or two players take control of protagonists Zeke and Julie in order to rescue the titular neighbors from monsters often seen in horror movies. Aiding them in this task are a variety of weapons and power-ups that can be used to battle the numerous enemies in each level. Various elements and aspects of horror movies are referenced in the game with some of its more violent content being censored in various territories such as Europe and Australia, where it is known only as Zombies.While not a massive commercial success, the game has been well received for its graphical style, humor and deep gameplay. It spawned a sequel, released in 1994. In 2009, Zombies Ate My Neighbors was re-released for the Virtual Console to positive reviews.

Contents GameplayZeke at the end of a levelThe player chooses between two characters, Zeke and Julie, or both in a two-player mode. They navigate suburban neighborhoods, shopping malls, pyramids, haunted castles and other areas, destroying a variety of horror-movie monsters, including vampires, werewolves, huge demonic babies, squidmen, evil dolls, aliens, UFOs, giant ants, blobs, giant worms, and the game's namesake, zombies.

In each of the 55 stages, which includes seven optional bonus levels, the goal is to rescue the surviving neighbors by touching them, at which point a door opens that will take the player to the next stage. If the player does not find a neighbor fast enough, an enemy will kill them when touched, preventing them from being saved for the remainder of the game or until an 'Extra Bonus Victim' is awarded. At least one neighbor must be saved from each level to progress to the next. The game is lost if the players lose all of their lives or if all of the neighbors are killed. Scoring points earns players neighbors to save and extra lives. Each level has at most ten neighbors, and each neighbor type is worth a different amount of points.There are various items that the players can pick up along the way.

These include keys that open up doors, health packs that restore health, and potions with various effects such as increasing speed or temporarily transforming the player into a powerful monster. Players can also collect various types of weapons, such as Uzi Water guns, bazookas, weed cutters, explosive soda cans, ice popsicles, tomatoes, silverware, plates, ancient crosses, fire extinguishers and martian bubble guns each with their own effectiveness against certain types of enemies.ProductionZombies Ate My Neighbors was originally developed by LucasArts. It was published by Konami, a company already known for platformers in 1993.

Music for the game was composed by Joseph 'Joe' McDermott. The ZAMN engine would later be used for,. The developer wanted to include battery save in the game but was unable to as they could not afford it.The monsters in the game are based on classic horror films released in the 1950s and more modern films like and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Weapon effectiveness is also based on these depictions; werewolves die in one hit if attacked with silverware and vampires die faster if attacked with the crucifix.

In the SNES version of the game, there's a flamethrower which is not included in the Sega Mega Drive version. The North American release was released with a variant cover art in limited quantities. CensorshipThe PAL Sega Mega Drive release was renamed ZombiesThe game's theme was subject to some censorship.

This game was released before the ESRB inclusion and before then, Nintendo did not want violence in their video games. Nintendo of America ordered all depictions of blood and gore be removed or changed to purple ooze.Censorship committees in several European Nations—i.e., and —censored more by having the game renamed to Zombies and ordered other changes including the replacement of the chainsaw-wielding enemies with lumberjacks wielding axes.

Reception ReceptionAggregate scoresAggregatorScore85.6%Review scoresPublicationScore9 out of 108 out of 103.8 out of 5Nintendo Life8 out of 10Sega-16.com8 out of 10Although not an immediate success, Zombies Ate My Neighbors became a cult classic years after its release. Upon its release, it got above average praise, earning a 85.6% on Gamerankings.com. Reviewers of the game often cited its humor, two-player mode, graphics and music as some of its best aspects.Mike Seiblier of Sega-16.com said the variety of weapons shows off the game's 'tongue in cheek nature by giving you weapons and items like silverware, dishes, soda can grenades, a weed whacker, keys, bazookas as well as health packs.' The Armchair Empire similarly praised the variety and strategy that the weapon system incorporated. They also made note of the 'little details that make it so cool to play', saying 'If you come across a door, which you don't have the key for, you can blow it open with the bazooka.' Critics agreed the co-op mode is 'highly recommended'.The game's 'colorful and detailed' graphics have been praised as well as its soundtrack which Seibler called an 'homage to the spooky, over the top music found in old, scary flicks.' He went on to mention the sound effects are equally impressive.

Corbie Dillard of Nintendolife.com said the graphics do not 'exactly set new 16-bit standards, but they still manage to look sharp and the creative use of the darker color scheme used throughout the game really makes the creepy visuals come to life onscreen.' He ended his review by affectionately calling the game a 'second-rate horror movie' version of.Upon the game's release for the Wii Virtual Console, Zombies Ate My Neighbors received immense praise and earned an Editor's Choice Award from IGN. The game has been regarded as one of 'the most requested additions to the VC system even before the Wii launch.' Comparisons to the game, released for the Xbox 360 in 2006, have been drawn, Lucas Thomas of IGN saying ' Zombies Ate My Neighbors is basically a comical 16-bit template for the new Xbox 360 release, Dead Rising.

And like that game, this one arms you with a pretty bizarre arsenal. Weed whackers, exploding soda cans and flying silverware all make an appearance to help you, or you and a friend, put a hurt on these living dead.' GameFAQs described the Xbox 360 game as 'a tribute to the classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors' due to its similar gameplay, scenario, and B-Movie humor. Sequels and spin-offsA sequel entitled was released in 1994, but was not as well received as its predecessor. Originally, Ghoul Patrol was not intended to be released as a sequel to Zombies Ate My Neighbors, but was re-worked as such to increase sales. In 1997, released a game for Sony's PlayStation and Sega's titled, which uses the same basic gameplay format and mechanics as Zombies Ate My Neighbors, but instead parodies ancient Greek., another game developed by LucasArts, is referenced in Zombies Ate My Neighbors through a secret level.As of 2011, a film based on the game was in development.

The film is being penned and produced by screenwriter John Darko, known for his work on 's and Aaron Sims' Archetype. Story by unknown writer Mervin Luwee. At the time of report, the film was in the process of securing rights from LucasArts and obtaining a director as well as financing.

Ps4 Zombies Ate My Neighbors

.: July 1993.: January 27, 1994Mode(s),Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a developed by and published by for the and consoles in 1993.One or two players take control of protagonists Zeke and Julie in order to rescue the titular neighbors from monsters often seen in. Aiding them in this task are a variety of weapons and that can be used to battle the numerous enemies in each.

Various elements and aspects of horror movies are referenced in the game with some of its more violent content being censored in various territories such as Europe and Australia, where it is known only as Zombies.While not a great commercial success, the game was well received for its graphical style, humor and deep gameplay. It spawned a sequel, released in 1994. Zeke at the end of a levelThe player chooses between two characters, Zeke and Julie, or both in a two-player mode. They navigate suburban neighborhoods, shopping malls, pyramids, haunted castles and other areas, destroying a variety of horror-movie monsters, including vampires, werewolves, huge demonic babies, spiders, squidmen, evil dolls, aliens, UFOs, giant ants, blobs, giant worms, mummies, chainsaw-wielding maniacs, 'pod people' (aggressive alien clones of the players), and the game's namesake, zombies. In each of the 48 stages, which includes seven optional bonus levels, the players must rescue numerous types of neighbors, including barbecue chefs, teachers, babies, tourists, inspectors, soldiers, dogs and cheerleaders. Once all neighbors on a level have been saved by the players touching them, a door opens that will take the player to the next stage.All types of neighbors will be killed if an enemy touches them, preventing them from being saved for the remainder of the game or until an 'Extra Bonus Victim' is awarded.

On some levels, daytime gradually turns to night. Upon nightfall, tourists transform into werewolves and cannot be saved; the game counts it as if they had been killed. At least one neighbor must be saved from each level to progress to the next. The game is lost if the players lose all of their or if all of the neighbors are killed. Scoring points earns players neighbors to save. Each level has at most ten neighbors, and each neighbor type is worth a different amount of points.There are various items that the players can pick up along the way. These include keys that open up doors, health packs that restore health, and potions with various effects such as increasing speed or temporarily transforming the player into a powerful monster.

Players can also collect various types of weapons, such as an, ancient, and Martian bubble guns, each with their own effectiveness against certain types of enemies.Development Zombies Ate My Neighbors was originally developed by LucasArts. It was published by Konami, a company already known for in 1993. Music for the game was composed by Joseph 'Joe' McDermott. The game was developed on the Super Nintendo, before it was ported to the Sega Genesis about half way through.

The ZAMN engine would later be used for,. The developer wanted to include battery save in the game but was unable to as they could not afford it.The monsters in the game are based on classic horror films released in the 1950s and more modern films like. Weapon effectiveness is also based on these depictions; werewolves die in one hit if attacked with and vampires die faster if attacked with the.

In the SNES version of the game, there's a which is not included in the Sega Mega Drive version. The North American release was released with a variant cover art in limited quantities. The PAL Sega Mega Drive release was renamed Zombies Release The game was subject to some.

This game was released before the existed and before then, Nintendo did not want violence in their video games. Of America ordered all depictions of blood and gore be removed or changed to purple ooze. Censorship committees in several European Nations—i.e. United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Germany—censored more by having the game renamed to Zombies and ordered other changes including the replacement of the chainsaw-wielding enemies with lumberjacks wielding axes.In October 2009, the Super NES version of Zombies Ate My Neighbors was re-released for the.

Reception ReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScore84.5%Review scoresPublicationScore9 out of 108 out of 108 out of 103.8 out of 5Sega-168 out of 10Although not an immediate success, Zombies Ate My Neighbors became a years after its release. Upon its release, it got above average praise, earning an 84.5% on. Reviewers of the game often cited its humor, two-player mode, graphics and music as some of its best aspects.Mike Seiblier of Sega-16.com said the variety of weapons shows off the game's 'tongue in cheek nature by giving you weapons and items like, silverware, dishes, soda can grenades, a weed whacker, keys, bazookas as well as health packs'. The Armchair Empire similarly praised the variety and strategy that the weapon system incorporated. They also made note of the 'little details that make it so cool to play', saying 'If you come across a door, which you don't have the key for, you can blow it open with the bazooka.' Critics agreed the co-op mode is 'highly recommended'.The game's 'colorful and detailed' graphics have been praised as well as its soundtrack which Seibler called an 'homage to the spooky, over the top music found in old, scary flicks'.

He went on to mention the sound effects are equally impressive. Corbie Dillard of Nintendolife.com said the graphics do not 'exactly set new 16-bit standards, but they still manage to look sharp and the creative use of the darker color scheme used throughout the game really makes the creepy visuals come to life onscreen'.

He ended his review by affectionately calling the game a ' version of.Upon the game's release for the, Zombies Ate My Neighbors received immense praise and earned an Editor's Choice Award from. The game has been regarded as one of 'the most requested additions to the VC system even before the Wii launch'. Legacy In 1997, released a game for Sony's and Sega's titled, which uses the same basic gameplay format and mechanics as Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Programmer Chris Long cited Zombies Ate My Neighbors as a major influence on his 1997 game Swagman., another game developed by LucasArts, is referenced in Zombies Ate My Neighbors through a secret level. Comparisons to the game, released for the in 2006, have been drawn, Lucas Thomas of IGN saying ' Zombies Ate My Neighbors is basically a comical 16-bit template for the new Xbox 360 release, Dead Rising. And like that game, this one arms you with a pretty bizarre arsenal.

Weed whackers, exploding soda cans and flying silverware all make an appearance to help you, or you and a friend, put a hurt on these living dead.' Sequels and spin-offs A sequel entitled was released in 1994, but was not as well received as its predecessor. Originally, Ghoul Patrol was not intended to be released as a sequel to Zombies Ate My Neighbors, but was re-worked as such to increase sales.As of 2011, a film based on the game was in development. The film was being penned and produced by screenwriter John Darko, known for his work on 's and Aaron Sims' Archetype.

Story is reported to be by unknown writer Mervin Luwee. At the time of report, the film was in the process of securing rights from LucasArts and obtaining a director as well as financing. References.

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