Capcom, kind of removed the scary element out of this particular zombie game, unlike those I mentioned before, it is hard to be scared when there are just so many zombies walking around, and I mean, many zombies. The graphics in the game are really top notch, there are scenarios where literally a hundred zombies could be walking towards you as you stand on top of the counter at a fruit smoothee bar. There are many different character models for the zombies and while you will see the same zombie more then once, the developers did a bang up job of making many different molds to copy. Creating an original one for every zombie would simply be to much to ask for.
But still, the game looks great, the zombies movements track well, the core charactrer design is pretty good, I though our man Frank was kind of goofy looking when his cut scenes would occur, he’s got a slight receding hairline and moves with all of the grace of a Mack truck, but the dude has got violence down to a science. And as you play, good ol’ Frank begins learning new moves both offensive and defensive. Plus he begins to increase his carrying load and health meter, so in a way, there is almost an RPG type of feel to what’s going on. And in a strange twist, if you should ever need to start the game over (you know, cause ya blew it) you will start over without losing any of the special moves or characteristics, an interesting turn to say the least.
Now, like any good game, the hits just keep on coming, and in this game, the hits usually involve some non-zombie person whose mind has snapped from the pressure of the surrounding events, thus the need for a mini-boss style fight. These fights are usually the tough ones and I noticed that this is the time to whip out that gun you have been carrying around and let the lead fly. Some are integral to keep the core story flowing and trading lead with this one dude (I won’t ruin it) happens more then once. While others are there for the sheer amusement and challenge, my personal favorite is the clown who likes to play with chainsaws, oh and the psycho cop who has tied up all the pretty young women, that was a real treat.
So don’t come into this title thinking it’s going to be a creepy one like Silent Hill or Eternal Darkness, more like a fun “B” movie from the mid 80’s.
