Underplayed Gems

Zombo Buster Rising (2016)

Zombo Buster Rising cover
Developer
FIREBEAST
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 628 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A breezy, arcade-style shootout where you gun down waves of zombies from a fixed perch with upgrades and abilities.

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What players say

Players praise it as a faithful port of a classic browser flash game, with satisfying upgrades and a nostalgic art style. However, several note the campaign is limited to a single map and the final boss can feel unfair due to spawn spam, while others find the game too short or grindy for full achievements.

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