

Specifically, enemies that fall a certain range off screen will despawn. You can actually use this to your advantage to maximize your gameplay. When in Doubt, Run Away! Your priority should be rescuing every victim you can, even if you may need to run away to save their lives!Ĭomputer memory in classic gaming consoles could be very limited. Remember to rescue based on Victim vulnerability, and don’t fret if they are surrounded by monsters, there is a way around that… 4. Victims are also worth various levels of points, so you’ll need to make sure you maximize your run every time. Use a combination of your radar, situational awareness, and caution to make sure you keep your Victim tally high.

As soon as you pop into a level, activate your radar and start rescuing civilians.


This is especially helpful on more maze-like levels. The radar in the game is a proximity-based window that lists the current Victim count and their relative positions to you within a certain range. Use the Radar! Your radar is going to make rescuing tourists far easier. With the Victims as your priority, don’t worry about scoring monster kills or gathering items until you’ve spawned the exit door, that way you’ll always have a quick out when needed. Don’t neglect Pool Guys on levels with Fishmen either, early in the game the guys floating in swimming pools are generally safe. Locked doors are often helpful for keeping victims out of reach, but some monsters may still be able to reach them. Trampoline Kids, for example, are general safe from any harm, allowing you to focus on more exposed Victims, such as those out in the open. Not all Victims are at risk, however, so be sure to prioritize your rescues based on monsters and victim exposure. Victims can be returned when you hit certain score thresholds, but it really is in your best interest to rescue them as fast as you can and not lose a single cheerleader, baby, or tourist. You begin with ten per level and if you fall to zero victims to rescue in a level it is game over. The Victims are your lifeblood in this game. Rescue First, Gather Later! Don’t let your Victims get got… they take a long time to respawn. Given the hordes of monsters as you progress through the 50 or so levels you should take any advantage you can. Is it cheap? Not really, you’ll likely play the same level twice. However, with the right password, you can hit the bonus level first, load up on items such as the bazooka, and then start at the first level to replay the bonus level again. They don’t exist as standard pickups and may only spawn from cabinets and trashcans if you are very lucky. You’ll need a monster potion or bazooka to destroy the hedge wall in the northeastern section of the map, but both items are very rare in the first level. The problem is that your chances of accessing it at slim. This bonus level, “Day of the Tentacle” serves as an homage to Lucasart’s Day of the Tentacle adventure game and features a great many powerful items early on. The first level of the game, “Zombie Panic!” features a secret token that opens a bonus level. Hit the Bonus Level First! The Tentacles appear twice in the game, the bonus level, and the developer credits level (pictured) To celebrate the exciting news about this horror comedy gaming classic, here are five things to know when you either replay, or play for the first time! One of my choices for most iconic video game box art ever. LucasArt’s classic run-and-gun game, along with the much more obscure sequel Ghoul Patrol, will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, as well as Steam and GOG on June 29th, 2021, and should retail for around $15 for both games. Check out the trailer below! /q3TM9Hzr5T- Lucasfilm Games May 11, 2021 Zeke & Julia are back to save the neighborhood from Zombies, Mummies, and more! Enjoy the 16-bit console gaming classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel, Ghoul Patrol.
