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{{Infobox video game
| title     = Burn Zombie Burn!
| image     = Bzb logo1.png
| developer = [[Doublesix]]
| publisher = Doublesix
| engine    = [[PhyreEngine]]
| designer  = Jim Mummery
| released  = {{vgrelease|NA|March 26, 2009|EU|March 26, 2009}}
| genre     = [[Shooter game|Shooter]]
| modes     = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 3]]<br />[[Microsoft Windows]]<br />[[Mac OS X]]
}}

'''''Burn, Zombie Burn!''''' is a [[Shooter game|shooter]] [[video game]] for [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Microsoft Windows]] developed by [[Doublesix]]. The PC version is published by P2 Games and launched via the Steam platform on August 12, 2010.

== Gameplay ==
In ''Burn Zombie Burn!'' the player controls a character called Bruce, against a never ending horde of various zombies.<ref name=JXV>{{cite web |url=http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00010628-burn-zombie-burn-test.htm |title=Test : Burn Zombie Burn! |publisher=[[Jeuxvideo.com]] |date=April 7, 2009 |accessdate=December 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808020038/http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00010628-burn-zombie-burn-test.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The objective is to kill as many zombies as possible before he dies, whilst reaching certain score thresholds that unlock more of the game. Designed as a [[Top-down perspective|top-down]] [[arena based shooter]],<ref name=Softpedia>{{cite web |last=Cernea |first=Mihail |url=https://www.softpedia.com/reviews/games/pc/Burn-Zombie-Burn-Review-152046.shtml |title=Burn Zombie Burn! |publisher=[[Softpedia]] |date=August 15, 2010 |accessdate=December 6, 2019 |archive-date=December 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206191710/https://www.softpedia.com/reviews/games/pc/Burn-Zombie-Burn-Review-152046.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> it is split across six levels.<ref name=Radar>{{cite web|last=Sykes|first=Tom|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/burn-zombie-burn-review/|title=BURN ZOMBIE BURN! REVIEW|publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002020149/https://www.gamesradar.com/burn-zombie-burn-review/|archive-date=October 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The core mechanic, as described in the game's title, is about setting zombies on fire.<ref name=GB/> In order to score high, the player has to set zombies on fire and each zombie on fire adds to their score multiplier.<ref name=GB/> Burning zombies are more dangerous as they run faster and deal more damage to the player if they get too close.<ref name=Mac>{{cite web|last=Barylick|first=Chris|url=http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/burn_zombie_burn_review|title=Burn Zombie Burn Review|publisher=[[MacLife]]|date=August 18, 2011|accessdate=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312101628/http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/burn_zombie_burn_review|archive-date=March 12, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> They will also give power-ups that increase power, speed and range, whereas they normally drop health and ammo packs.<ref name=GB>{{cite web|last=Shoemaker|first=Brad|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/burn-zombie-burn-review/1900-131/|title=Burn Zombie Burn! Review|publisher=[[Giant Bomb]]|date=April 4, 2009|accessdate=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002020150/https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/burn-zombie-burn-review/1900-131/|archive-date=October 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Each level also has a unique event that is triggered by the “Big Red Button”. Attaining three consecutive weapon combos activates the button. Each event will normally help the player in some way but later in the game they can also harm him.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/07/30/the-curtain-rises-on-the-10-screen-movie-theater-in-playstation-home-motorstorm-game-launching-crashes-in-and-fat-princess-needs-cake/|title=The Curtain Rises on the 10-Screen Movie Theater in PlayStation Home, MotorStorm Game Launching Crashes In, and Fat Princess Needs Cake!|date=30 July 2009|publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCE]]|access-date=2009-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090801004123/http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/07/30/the-curtain-rises-on-the-10-screen-movie-theater-in-playstation-home-motorstorm-game-launching-crashes-in-and-fat-princess-needs-cake/|archive-date=2009-08-01|url-status=live}}</ref>

There are four modes in the game: Freeplay (where the goal is just to survive as long as possible), Defense (the players have to protect Bruce's girlfriend Daisy), Timed (all levels have a time limit) and Challenges (there are varied rules set).<ref name=Radar/><ref name=Igromania>{{cite web |last=Makarenkov |first=Alexey |url=https://www.igromania.ru/article/17878/Burn_Zombie_Burn.html |title=Burn Zombie Burn! |publisher=[[Igromania]] |date=September 21, 2010 |accessdate=December 6, 2019 |archive-date=December 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206191832/https://www.igromania.ru/article/17878/Burn_Zombie_Burn.html |url-status=live }}</ref> However, unlocking levels within each mode has to be done by the player. There is also a tutorial called Zombie Academy, which teaches the ways of setting the zombies on fire.<ref name=Kotaku>{{cite web|last=Glasser|first=AJ|url=https://kotaku.com/burn-zombie-burn-it-is-what-it-sounds-like-5169612|title=Burn Zombie Burn!: It Is What It Sounds Like|publisher=[[Kotaku]]|date=March 13, 2009|accessdate=December 6, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206191643/https://kotaku.com/burn-zombie-burn-it-is-what-it-sounds-like-5169612|url-status=live}}</ref>

== PlayStation Home ==
On July 30, 2009, Doublesix released a ''Burn Zombie Burn'' themed [[List of PlayStation Home Game Spaces|space]] in the PlayStation 3's online community-based service, [[PlayStation Home]]. The space is called the "Burn Zombie Burn Lobby" in Asia and the "DoubleSix Lobby" in Europe and North America, and features a mini-game called The Maze. The Maze is a zombie infested maze that the users must make it through within two minutes. If they make it through successfully, they are rewarded a T-shirt for their Home avatar. The space also features a shop where users can buy additional ''Burn Zombie Burn'' themed T-shirts and outfits. There is also a video screen in the space advertising the game as well as a poster and seating for the users avatars. This space is available in the Asian, European, and North American versions of PlayStation Home.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

== Downloadable content ==
On July 31, 2009, Doublesix announced an upcoming [[downloadable content]] pack named ''Burn Zombie Burn! In Space'' which included two new levels set on an alien spaceship.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/07/31/burn-zombie-burn-at-home-and-in-space/ |title=Burn Zombie Burn! At Home And In Space – PlayStation.Blog.Europe<!-- Bot generated title --> |date=31 July 2009 |access-date=2010-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324220728/http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/07/31/burn-zombie-burn-at-home-and-in-space/ |archive-date=2010-03-24 |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2010 Doublesix announced that the DLC was awaiting approval from Sony, as was a patch that would include a new game mode.<ref>[http://www.doublesixgames.com/burn-zombie-burn-in-space-update/ doublesix » Blog Archive » Burn Zombie Burn “In Space” Update<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100303092907/http://www.doublesixgames.com/burn-zombie-burn-in-space-update/ |date=March 3, 2010 }}</ref> In March it was announced that the DLC had passed submission at Sony Europe.<ref>[http://www.doublesixgames.com/in-space-passes-at-sony-europe/ doublesix » Blog Archive » In Space passes at Sony Europe<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401134701/http://www.doublesixgames.com/in-space-passes-at-sony-europe/ |date=April 1, 2010 }}</ref>

''Burn Zombie Burn! In Space'' was released on the PlayStation Network on June 7, 2010, in North America.

A second downloadable content pack named ''Burn Zombie Burn! Zombie Sushi'' was announced, but was repeatedly delayed and was never released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doublesixgames.com/update-zombie-sushi/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-05-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522180630/http://www.doublesixgames.com/update-zombie-sushi/ |archive-date=2014-05-22 }}</ref>

== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews 
|1UP = B+<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110604231821/http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3173471&p=37 Burn Zombie Burn! Review for from 1UP.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|GSpot = 7.0/10<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/burnzombieburn/review.html Burn Zombie Burn Review for PlayStation 3 – GameSpot<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410110840/http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/burnzombieburn/review.html |date=April 10, 2009 }}</ref> 
|IGN = 8.3/10<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/967/967264p1.html |title=Burn, Zombie, Burn! Review - PlayStation 3 Review at IGN<!-- Bot generated title --> |date=27 March 2009 |access-date=2009-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090330075020/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/967/967264p1.html |archive-date=2009-03-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|MC = 76/100<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/burnzombieburn?q=burn%20zombie%20burn |title=Burn Zombie Burn for PlayStation 3 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2009-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712011720/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/burnzombieburn?q=burn%20zombie%20burn |archive-date=2009-07-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> 
|GR = 76%<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/954810-burn-zombie-burn/index.html |title=Burn Zombie Burn for PlayStation 3 - GameRankings<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2009-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408073338/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/954810-burn-zombie-burn/index.html |archive-date=2009-04-08 |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

''Burn Zombie Burn'' has received positive reviews with an aggregate score of 76 on [[Metacritic]]. [[IGN]] gave the game an 8.3/10 and commented that "Where ''Burn, Zombie, Burn'' really works best is its simple but flexible set of rules: burn stuff, but don't let the fires get out of control" and " there's a ton of stuff to check out for a downloadable game, but be prepared to spend days if not weeks trying to unlock it all." [[GameSpot]] gave the game a 7/10 and commented that "It's short on variety, but an innovative risk-vs.-reward scoring system makes ''Burn Zombie Burn'' an intriguing entry in the top-down shooter genre."

== References ==
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==External links==
*[https://archive.today/20130111011411/http://www.burnzombieburn.com/ Official website]

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[[Category:Cooperative video games]]
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[[Category:PlayStation 3 games]]
[[Category:PlayStation Network games]]
[[Category:Shooter games]]
[[Category:Video games about zombies]]
[[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Windows games]]

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