I had the pleasure of getting Dead Nation from Housemarque before the game released, and let me tell you one thing: ZOMBIES!

This game is nothing short of f@$%ing EPIC. Honestly, sitting here writing this review, I am at a loss for words. I have no idea who I am and what I am doing (except for writing the review); that is how excited about this game I am!

Dead Nation is only available on the PlayStation Network (Nov. 30) and runs about $10, and trust me, it is worth every single penny. In Dead Nation you have two options: a male or a female character. I chose the male, which his story is he is immune to the zombie outbreak, including being bitten by them. He was held up, and his barricade came down; now he is looking for a way out. It is your job to help him get out of this hell. Trust me, how you get out of this place is an epic adventure in a giant bowl of awesome!

Graphics are one of the best aspects: It is insanely polished and beautiful. What I really love is the explosions; which look really realistic and bright. There is nothing like shooting a car and having it try to explode and while it does, you are in awe. You think to yourself “holy mother of all monkeys, that JUST happened!” I love the detail in every building, which tells me a great deal of thought went into this. To Housemarque, I say thank you for giving me such a beautiful game to enjoy.

The controls are phenomenal; I am serious. Since it is a semi-top-down shooter, your right analogue stick controls where you aim, and it does it with great precision. If I want to turn on a dime because some zombie is gnawing at my ankle, then I want it to turn quickly. Sure as can be, it does just that; it turns better than on a dime.

There is not a single thing about Dead Nation that is a disappointment. Even though at times it does seem like the zombie age is becoming the new World War II of the first-person shooter world, something new comes along and takes my interest. The thing I enjoyed most out of this game is the sheer amount of zombies. At any given time, I have around 50-60 on the screen coming to gnaw at my neck; and I LOVE IT! The guns are easy to upgrade via yellow orbs you can collect throughout your travels. My favorite gun as of now is the fully upgraded rifle — not only because it is a one-shot gun, but it reflects on my awesomeness.

In conclusion, GET THIS GAME! You will not be sorry. You will have more fun than you can imagine. You can even a friend and kill some zombie freaks in places no man wants to be kicked… although I am unsure about the female zombies. Again, I HIGHLY recommend Dead Nation, simply because it is different, and it is a GREAT difference in the war between zombie games.