Of course, with every stylish, well-groomed hero there is a feminine friend close by. Other than the typical arcade mode that is based entirely on your survival, you’ll also have the task of defending Daisy: a cool-headed and utterly helpless blonde bombshell who loves nothing better than sitting back and relaxing while you rush around the car frantically trying to get rid of the pestering danger. Not willing to show any sign or fear, or care for her desperate partner, Daisy will continuously blow bubblegum up to bursting point, highlighting the fact that if a rampaging group of zombies need to be exterminated, it’s certainly a man’s job.

Just like any real man should be, you’re equipped with the right tools for despatching the endless supply of zombies. Beginning each level with a pistol, it won’t be long before machine guns, shotguns, baseball bats, chainsaws and an assortment of explosives make an appearance. However, as the title implies, you need to set these ghouls on fire, and the developers don’t disappoint with an array of inferno inducing weaponry that’ll make players sadistically grin with a feeling of overruling power. For the most part, you’ll run through crowds with a burning torch, using it not only to set zombies on fire, but as an all-important shield. The biggest damage is dealt to the player when they become isolated and overwhelmed from every direction, as your character is vulnerable from attacks coming in sideways and from behind. Once you’ve progressed through a decent part of each level, you’ll then pick up a flamethrower that sweeps across an amazing distance, meaning large groups can be set alight without the need of getting up close and personal. If, however, this isn’t enough for you, be sure to check out the hilarious ray gun that forces zombies to halt their quest for human brains, in favour of dancing in unison to a tune that cheekily winks at Jacko’s classic ‘Thriller’.

If you don’t fancy the fight by yourself, doublesix has included local multiplayer for your pleasure. Only two modes are on offer in the shape of co-op and versus, in a section that is heavily let down by lack of options. It’s bewildering that an online multiplayer mode, full with teams and zombie eliminating squads, hasn’t been included. This could have been a superbly flowing and addictive co-op title if doublesix had put online play into effect, especially if they’d placed teams of heroes against each other. With that said, the potential is there, and we wouldn’t be surprised if a sequel or a patch capitalised on what is currently a missed opportunity.

Although simplistic on the surface, Burn Zombie Burn does have hidden depth that’ll keep players engaged. Offering a real challenge, this is a lovingly crafted and produced title from a team that has spotted what’s currently popular and delivered a humorously entertaining spin on the genre. Full of references for older and younger fans alike (most noticeably, Shaun of the Dead’s amusing cricket bat), this has to be commended as a smartly put together PSN title. With a lack of game modes and online multiplayer missing, content is a little bare, but judging by what is here, our zombie obsession won’t be stopping anytime soon.

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