Expectations always vary when it comes to Nintendo Direct presentations, but we can't imagine anyone had a Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse re-release on their bingo card.
Originally released in 2005 for Xbox and PC, Stubbs the Zombie is a third-person action game from Aspyr Media. Launching on 16th March, you play as Edward "Stubbs" Stubblefield, a depression-era salesman that comes back to "life" as a zombie in the late 1950's.
Building up a zombie horde, Stubbs take revenge on the city built upon his grave, turning humans into undead allies. Unlike many re-releases, Stubbs the Zombie isn't being remade or remastered. Aspyr are releasing a straight port, featuring an updated control scheme.
It reviewed positively in 2005 - the Xbox edition holding a 75 Metascore - but how it holds up in 2021 remains to be seen. Pre-orders are now live for £14.89 / €16,50 / $19.99.
Did you play Stubbs The Zombie before? Will you be picking up this re-release? Let us know down below.
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Never heard of this game before, so I was wondering why it looked so polygonal when it was revealed in the direct. It made sense once I found out about it being a 2005 game. It seems like an interesting enough concept, just not sure if I want to buy yet.
I do remember how the cover art hyped that this game was built with the engine that powered Halo on the original Xbox.
So... Halo on Switch kinda confirmed?
this game was always a lot of fun when I used to play in on Mac, seeing it for only 17€ makes it a fun nostalgic instant buy for me. Also I've never played the Co-op so I'm looking forward to try it
Finally! An article on this game.
Saw it last night and was like 'WHAAAA!?!'
Hope they have properly updated and remastered the game for the Switch and PS4. Was great on the OG Xbox, and that OST was so good!
If you’re going to release Xbox games from 2006 at least give us Outrun 2 and Black!
I remember playing this game on PC. It was stupid, but fun. I couldn't get past the jetpack barbers though.
Oh I thought this game looked really fun. A bit sad that’s it a 2005 port as I thought it might be a new IP and new game.. but if the price is right.
I just saw this game and so many other games from Nintendo direct are actually coming to ps4, on push square there are literally articles with this games. But they did not made any big video presentation to show us this ports. Why making a 50 minutes direct? Makes no sense.
So did anyone actually want this?
I'm intrigued to know.
I suppose giving this a like will confirm there was interest.
Cult classic, so there’s definitely an audience for this. They could have made it look a little better....is it just me or did 95% of the games yesterday look hideously ugly?
Gamechamp3000 must be happy
I loved the soundtrack and still listen to it. Never got the chance to play it, but the demos I saw were hilarious. Still remember seeing the player's guide at the Virgin Megastore and perusing it.
Never played the original but I could give it a go.
@Rosona exactly what I wanted. Biggest surprise of the show. Couldn’t be happier honestly I’m overjoyed.
No thanks, not sure this should have even been in the direct!
@Medic_Alert I don’t even mind at all that the switch doesn’t have graphics like Sony or MS. I’m not knowledgeable about how that stuff really works, but the best looking switch games do more with less, even with some indie titles like the touryst.
Some of these just look so bad, even Nintendo games like No More Heroes 3. Like they were trying to make the switch do something it cant
It took me totally by surprise, but I'll gladly play it again on a handheld this time, if the price is right.
@Medic_Alert I personally think the very best looking switch games (mario odyssey, smash, acnh, mk8 etc) are more impressive just in how optimized everything is. Like Mario Odyssey looks and runs better than just about any next gen game, even with lesser graphics/framerate etc.
TotalMy forgot this game ever existed. Had this running on my fully custom modded OG Xbox.
I've wanted to get the Xbox game but it's gone up in price. I may get this.
@Rosona I was generally excited by this one, always wanted to play it!
This game looks funny.
@Medic_Alert I won’t try to get technical because I don’t know what I’m talking about when it comes to console specs, but odyssey definitely runs better than any PS5 game I own.
To me it looks better mostly due to the overall economic design. Way less cluttered than something like miles morales or cyberpunk, but still feels full of energy. Technically it’s not as powerful obviously, but Nintendo does so much more with less resources.
Should've just made a new game because damn those graphics don't look that great today
@Medic_Alert Yeah idk, I’m not dying on this hill, my point is just that Nintendo’s best looking games are just more impressive to me since they are able to get so much out of so much less.
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