Zombie Revenge Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Beat 'em Up / Shooter

Zombie Revenge

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released1999
GenreBeat 'em Up, Shooter
DeveloperSega
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThe House of the Dead
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Developed by Sega, Zombie Revenge arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 as a beat 'em up. It blends beat 'em up and shooter elements.

It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 7 Dreamcast beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the The House of the Dead series; on the Dreamcast you can also try The House of the Dead 2. The series also appears on other systems with The House of the Dead (Saturn) and The Pinball of the Dead (GBA). Sega also made Space Channel 5: Part 2, WWF Royal Rumble and Sorcerian for the Dreamcast.

Zombie Revenge supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Zombie Revenge is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Zombie Revenge gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Zombie Revenge walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Zombie Revenge FAQ

When did Zombie Revenge come out on the Dreamcast?

Zombie Revenge was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

Who made Zombie Revenge?

It was developed by Sega.

Is Zombie Revenge multiplayer?

Yes. Zombie Revenge supports up to 2 players.

How long does Zombie Revenge take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Zombie Revenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Zombie Revenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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