Software:Zombie Revenge

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Short description: 1999 arcade game
Zombie Revenge
Arcade flyer featuring the game's playable characters
Developer(s)Sega AM1[1]
Data East
Publisher(s)Sega
SeriesThe House of the Dead
Platform(s)Arcade, Dreamcast
ReleaseArcade
Dreamcast
  • JP: November 25, 1999
  • NA: January 25, 2000[3]
  • EU: June 9, 2000
Genre(s)Beat 'em up
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemSega NAOMI

Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a 1999 beat 'em up video game developed by Sega AM1 and Data East and published by Sega for arcades, with a port for the Dreamcast released the same year. Players are tasked with ridding a city infested with zombies, using hand-to-hand combat and weapons. Originally titled Blood Bullet: The House of the Dead Side Story, the game was renamed Zombies Nightmare before Sega decided on the name Zombie Revenge. The game serves as a spin-off of Sega's popular The House of the Dead series, and contains numerous references to its parent series. A port of the game for the PlayStation 2 was to be released by Acclaim Entertainment and ported by Acclaim Studios Teesside, but was eventually canceled.[4]

Plot

A top-secret government plan to utilize the dead for military purposes called U.D.S., Undead Soldier is thrown into darkness by some unknown entity. A year later, the city becomes ravaged by zombies. Three of the best AMS agents are sent in: Stick Breitling, Linda Rotta and Rikiya Busujima. They are sent out to eliminate the enemy and track down the mysterious leader of this attack, known only as "Zed". After battling through the city, they eventually confront Zed, who reveals that Stick's father was involved in project U.D.S. Zed wants revenge for his parents, who were murdered as part of the project. He despises all humans and wishes to turn them all into zombies by spreading the virus. Zed unleashes a powerful U.D.S. inside of him that he calls the God of Destruction, that he plans to use to destroy the rest of the humans, before the three agents defeat him and save humanity.

Gameplay

Players battle zombies and bosses in each level through hand-to-hand combat, guns, or other weapons. Each player chooses one of the three characters with different attributes and various levels of proficiency in hand-to-hand combat and guns. The Dreamcast version of the game adds a Battle Mode in which two players can fight each other in one-on-one combat.

As a spin-off, the game contains various references to the original The House of the Dead game. Zombies sound and look the same as they did in the first game, and the main protagonists from both the original series and Revenge are AMS agents. At the start of the game, computer icons of Thomas Rogan and "G" can be seen on Linda's desktop. The Curien Mansion seen in the first House of the Dead appears as its own stage, called "The House of the Dead" and the music from the first stage is used. The final boss of Revenge is called Black Magician Type 01. The game's credits sequence are also similar, going back through the game's stages to the beginning of the game.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
ArcadeDreamcast
AllGameStarStarStarHalf star[6]StarStarHalf star[7]
EdgeN/A5/10[9]
EGMN/A8/10[10][lower-alpha 1]
FamitsuN/A32/40[12]
Game Informer8.5/10[13]6.75/10[14]
GameFanN/A(J.W.) 97%[15]
89%[16][lower-alpha 2]
GameRevolutionN/AC+[17]
GameSpotN/A5.7/10[18]
GameSpyN/A5.5/10[19]
IGNN/A5.9/10[20]
Next GenerationN/AStarStar[21]
Aggregate score
MetacriticN/A60/100[5]

In Japan, Game Machine listed the arcade version of Zombie Revenge as the third most successful arcade game of April 1999.[22]

Upon release, the Dreamcast version received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5] Chris Charla of NextGen said of the game, "It looks great, it plays OK, but you'll be done with it forever in four hours. Find a video store and rent it."[21] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 32 out of 40.[12]

In one review, Four-Eyed Dragon of GamePro said of the Dreamcast version, "For those who didn't get enough beat-em-up action from Dynamite Cop, Zombie Revenge is worth renting. Otherwise, the boredom of the lobotomized hit-and-kick action will wear down any brawler."[23][lower-alpha 3] Uncle Dust said in another review that the same console version "has its high-octane action and graphics, which translates into mindless fun for a while. But the frustrations of the game, including its limited replay value and annoying sound and controls, keep this game from being a 'must-own' for all action addicts, and just makes it a 'should-rent,' if you're bored and [you] have a friend who also likes carnage."[24][lower-alpha 4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Four critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the Dreamcast version all scores each of 8/10.
  2. ↑ In GameFan' viewpoint of the Dreamcast version, three critics gave it each a score of 95, 83, and 89.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version 3.5/5 for graphics, two 2.5/5 scores for sound and fun factor, and 3/5 for control in one review.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version 4.5/5 for graphics, 2.5/5 for sound, 3/5 for control, and 3.5/5 for fun factor in another review.

References

  1. ↑ "Product Information / Business Games" (in ja). http://www.wow-ent.co.jp/jpn/products/arcade.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Akagi, Masumi (13 October 2006) (in ja). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971–2005). Japan: Amusement News Agency. pp. 38, 132. ISBN 978-4990251215. https://archive.org/details/ArcadeGameList1971-2005/page/n37/mode/2up. 
  3. ↑ White, Matt (January 25, 2000). "Zombie Revenge Ships". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/01/26/zombie-revenge-ships. 
  4. ↑ Zdyrko, Dave; Dunham, Jeremy (April 21, 2001). "Zombie Revenge - PlayStation 2 Preview". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/04/20/zombie-revenge. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Zombie Revenge". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/zombie-revenge/. 
  6. ↑ Williamson, Colin. "Zombie Revenge (ARC) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=18020&tab=review. 
  7. ↑ Frankle, Gavin. "Zombie Revenge (DC) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20024&tab=review. 
  8. ↑ Torres, Ricardo (January 25, 2000). "Zombie Revenge (DC)". CNET. http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Dreamcast/Zombierev/. 
  9. ↑ Edge staff (January 2000). "Zombie Revenge (DC) [JP Import"]. Edge (Future Publishing) (80): 90–91. https://retrocdn.net/images/6/64/Edge_UK_080.pdf. Retrieved September 23, 2023. 
  10. ↑ Johnston, Chris; Smith, Shawn; Hsu, Dan "Shoe"; Chou, Che (February 2000). "Zombie Revenge (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (127): 176. https://retrocdn.net/images/3/37/EGM_US_127.pdf. Retrieved September 23, 2023. 
  11. ↑ Hudak, Chris (February 9, 2000). "Zombie Revenge (DC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2033&full=1#mr_toppy. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "ドリームキャスト - ZOMBIE REVENGE (ゾンビリベンジ)". Famitsu 915: 37. June 30, 2006. https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=12827&redirect=no. Retrieved September 23, 2023. 
  13. ↑ Hawkins, Beaux (July 1999). "Zombie Revenge (ARC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (75): 73. 
  14. ↑ "Zombie Revenge (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (82). February 2000. https://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4186. Retrieved February 16, 2014. 
  15. ↑ Weitzner, Jason "Fury" (February 2000). "Zombie Revenge". GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (2): 42. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_02/page/n43/mode/2up. Retrieved November 11, 2020. 
  16. ↑ Rodriguez, Tyrone "Cerberus"; Ngo, George "Eggo"; Mylonas, Eric "ECM" (February 2000). "Zombie Revenge". GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (2): 13. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_02/page/n13/mode/2up. Retrieved November 11, 2020. 
  17. ↑ Zombie Duke (February 2000). "Zombie Revenge Review (DC)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/32259-zombie-revenge-review. 
  18. ↑ Mielke, James (November 30, 1999). "Zombie Revenge Review [Import (DC)"]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/zombie-revenge-review/1900-2540798/. 
  19. ↑ Jetzep (February 22, 2000). "Zombie Revenge". IGN Entertainment. http://planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/zombierevenge. 
  20. ↑ Justice, Brandon (January 21, 2000). "Zombie Revenge (DC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/01/22/zombie-revenge-3. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Charla, Chris (March 2000). "Zombie Revenge". NextGen (Imagine Media) (63): 88. https://archive.org/details/NextGen63Mar2000/page/n89/mode/2up. Retrieved November 11, 2020. 
  22. ↑ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - TVゲーム機ーソフトウェア (Video Game Software)" (in ja). Game Machine (Amusement Press, Inc.) (585): 17. April 15, 1999. 
  23. ↑ Four-Eyed Dragon (January 2000). "Zombie Revenge (DC)". GamePro (IDG) (136): 110. https://retrocdn.net/images/8/81/GamePro_US_136.pdf. Retrieved September 23, 2023. 
  24. ↑ Uncle Dust (2000). "Zombie Revenge Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG). http://gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/4439.shtml. Retrieved September 23, 2023. 

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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