This run down on the best zombie games for Xbox 360 is aimed principally at those gamers who have a fetish for unleashing mayhem upon the undead. If you’ve ever enjoyed blowing up these creatures with the good old sawed-off shotgun, or just zapping them out using a baseball bat, chances are luminous that you’re a fan of zombie games.
After receiving wide scale popularity bump from George Romero’s flicks in the 60s, zombies have become somewhat of a staple ingredient in modern day horror. But it wasn’t until the Resident Evil series came along that the zombie menace was established as a plot element that was here to stay in the world of gaming. This list of ours looks to equip you with an array of zombie games for Xbox 360, so that you can start bringing death to the undead.
1 – Left 4 Dead 2:
Having released for the Xbox 360 in November 2009, L4D2 introduced gamers to infected as well as mutated creatures that were spread all over the U.S. With the story taking place in New Orleans, gamers are required to control a team of four survivors as they make their way though treacherous zombie-filled situations across well crafted environments. Moreover, this game’s sturdy co-op features even allow you to annihilate the undead with the help of your friends.
2 – Dead Island:
Techland’s open world insanity that’s called Dead Island can be chiefly identified for its setting which has the protagonists placed on a remote and peaceful island that is suddenly hit by a zombie epidemic. The thrilling events that follow propel this game to a level from where it’s just arduous to stop playing it. Its exceptional zombie designs coupled with some brilliant RPG elements make this title a must have for fans of such games.
3 – Plants vs. Zombies:
Presenting a rather comic take on the undead creatures, Plants vs. Zombies has been keeping countless gamers busy ever since its original release for PC back in 2009. It asks you to make use of a wide array of distinct plants to fend off waves of zombies. Even though it is a zombie game, Plants vs. Zombies doesn’t take to the scary aspect of these creatures in order to appeal to gamers, but it treats you with some addictive tower defense experiences. The immense popularity of this title has prompted its developers to dole out ports for almost all the major platforms out there. And moreover, the game has also been confirmed to have a PS Vita version on the cards.
4 – Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies:
Although not entirely a zombie title, this game nevertheless enters our list of zombie games for Xbox 360, riding entirely on its Zombies mode. While Call of Duty: World at War was the first game to have introduced undead creatures to the beloved franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops can undoubtedly be credited to have perfected this feature with its Zombies mode. Featuring four-player co-op support, this mode lets you ward off waves of zombies in an assortment of different locales. An iOS version of this mode which goes by the name of Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies was also released in December last year by Activision.
5 – Dead Rising 2:
Having developed the enormously popular Resident Evil series of games, Capcom certainly doesn’t need any coaching on how to craft near-perfect zombie titles. Coming from the Osaka-based developer, Dead Rising 2 chronicles the exploits of protagonist and motocross champion Chuck Greene as he runs from pillar to post in order to save his daughter from turning into a zombie. When not putting the gory zombies out of their misery in this offering, you can even create your own weapons by combining the various items that can be found within it.
6 – I Made a Game with Zombies in It:
As simple as its moniker, the gameplay of this title involves shooting the undead, while occasionally collecting power ups. That’s pretty much all you do in I Made a Game with Zombies in It. But it’s the exciting harmony of this title’s musical score and lighting effects coupled with the excellent level designs that manage to get you hooked on to your Xbox 360s for hours on the trot. Developed exclusively for Xbox Live, this title in our lineup of zombie games for Xbox 360, was released in August 2009.
7 – Resident Evil 4 HD:
Just the name of this game is enough to bring back memories of some of the scariest zombie-filled gaming hours we’ve ever experienced. Launched originally for the GameCube in 2005, it has been proved that Resident Evil 4 holds major significance even today as it generated considerable success upon its Xbox 360 release in 2011. The high definition graphics in this iconic game make zombie slaying a treat, but at the same time they also underline the incredibly creepy sequences for which the title is known.
8 – Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare:
Out of the loads of developers out there, Rockstar Games is one studio which we believe has a better understanding of what gamers want more than any others. With the Undead Nightmare expansion, it gave players a taste of what it would be like to shoot zombies in a Wild West setting. The DLC added new content to the campaign of this already awesome title, and let us tell you, Undead Nightmare makes for some amazing gameplay treats each time it’s played.
That’s all we have for you this time. We’re sure your fingers must be itching to wield your weapons upon the endless waves of undead that are waiting to be massacred in all the titles from this list of the best zombie games for Xbox 360. So we’ll leave you and the zombies alone and try to conjure up something for next time.