Zombies Ate My Neighbors

About Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES)

Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a 1993 run and gun game developed and published by LucasArts for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It reached North America in September 1993, bringing B-movie horror comedy to 16-bit consoles. The game was designed by Mike Ebert, with art and music that lovingly parody classic horror films.

Teenagers Zeke and Julie must save their neighbors from zombies, vampires, mummies, and giant babies across a suburban nightmare. Each level is a maze of houses, yards, hedges, and pools, and every neighbor left behind can turn into a zombie. Funny, tense, and endlessly replayable, it is a cult classic that fans still celebrate today.

Detailed Gameplay

Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a top-down run and gun game played across 48 levels. You explore each maze, rescue all neighbors, and find the exit door.

Rescue Mission

• Explore houses, backyards, malls, and graveyards to find neighbors hiding in every corner.
• Rescue neighbors before monsters reach them, since a touched neighbor turns into a zombie.
• Find the exit door once all neighbors are safe, then move to the next level.
• Earn bonus points for fast rescues and for saving neighbors with high point values.

Weapons Arsenal

• Start with a squirt gun, then collect bazookas, fire extinguishers, soda cans, and weed whackers.
• Use holy water on vampires, silverware on werewolves, and fire extinguishers on flame monsters.
• Throw plates, martian bubble guns, and other joke weapons for area damage and crowd control.
• Save rare weapons for bosses and dense monster rooms instead of wasting them on single zombies.

Monsters and Horror Parody

• Fight zombies, vampires, mummies, werewolves, witches, and chainsaw maniacs from horror films.
• Dodge giant ants, alien invaders, and a huge baby that stomps through levels.
• Face boss monsters such as the giant spider and the huge demon baby in special stages.
• Learn each monster’s speed and weakness, since some ignore water while others fear it.

Co-op and Progression

• Play alone as Zeke or Julie, or team up in two-player co-op with a friend.
• Share weapons and cover each other, since one player can rescue while the other holds monsters back.
• Use passwords to continue from later levels after a game over.
• Replay levels to improve scores and discover hidden neighbors and bonus items.

Game Highlights

• 48 horror levels: Suburbs, malls, castles, and alien ships parody every classic monster movie.
• Save the neighbors: Every rescue counts, and every lost neighbor can come back as a zombie.
• Joke weapon arsenal: Squirt guns, soda cans, and bazookas turn horror into slapstick fun.
• Two-player co-op: Teamwork makes rescues faster and monster swarms far more survivable.

Controls

Play Zombies Ate My Neighbors on the SNES controller as follows:

• D-Pad: Move in all directions through mazes, houses, and yards.
• B: Use the currently selected weapon in the direction you face.
• Y: Fire the weapon, or use an item such as a fire extinguisher.
• Button A: Switch between weapons in your inventory.
• X: Use a special item or open a door in some situations.
• L/R: Cycle through weapons quickly during a monster rush.
• Start: Pause the game and view items and passwords.

Tips and Strategies to Win

• Head for the nearest screaming neighbor first, since monsters target them before you.
• Open doors carefully and check rooms one by one instead of sprinting through a whole house.
• Keep a bazooka or fire extinguisher ready for rooms packed with fast monsters.
• In co-op, split up to cover more ground but stay close enough to rescue each other.
• Write down passwords after tough levels so a game over never sends you back to level one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How many levels are in Zombies Ate My Neighbors?

A: The SNES game has 48 levels, ranging from suburban streets and malls to castles, pyramids, and alien ships.

Q: Can two players play Zombies Ate My Neighbors together?

A: Yes, two players can play in co-op as Zeke and Julie, sharing weapons and splitting rescue duties across each maze.

Q: Can I play Zombies Ate My Neighbors online for free?

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