April 13, 2009
Konami Announces Zombie
Apocalypse for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PSN
Gamers Defend the Human Race
Against Zombie Attacks in Upcoming Downloadable Game
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
today announced Zombie Apocalypse, an upcoming downloadable game for Xbox LIVE
Arcade for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation Network. As heavily equipped
gunslingers, Zombie Apocalypse sets players on a mission to destroy as many
zombies as possible in order save the last remaining human survivors.
Using an array of up to 11 lethal
weapons including assault rifles, flame throwers and a teddy bear filled with C4
explosives, up to four players can play locally or via the Internet to stop the
zombie attacks and rescue survivors as they compete for the highest scores.
Players can use a chainsaw to melee zombies and protect themselves against
becoming one of the undead. As an added line of defense, players can also use
environmental hazards to crush, burn, slice, or cause other types of destruction
on the masses of zombies.
"Konami is committed to providing
original, quality entertainment through our diverse offering of console,
handheld and downloadable content," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of
Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "As a downloadable title,
Zombie Apocalypse delivers all the fun and action of a console game at a
fraction of the cost."
The action-packed, arcade-style
shooter will test gamers’ dual analog stick shooting skills and ability to
survive 55 days of battles across seven environments, all the while attempting
to not become a brainless zombie. Upon completing the mission, players can
re-live the apocalypse with seven challenging unlockable game modes.
Zombie Apocalypse will be available
in Q2 2009.
