Zombie Tycoon reanimates PSP minis movement today
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Oct 29th 2009 at 11:29AM } 
"Let's be clear, Zombie Tycoon isn't a port from a phone game, it's a whole new strategy game designed specifically for PSP," executive producer Martin Brouard proclaimed on the European PlayStation Blog. "This unique tale of intrigue and betrayal spans over 10 challenging levels, allowing you to attack humans AND the places they call home."
Zombie Tycoon isn't priced like a phone game, either. At $7.99 (£3.99/€4.99), this particular mini is on par with previous minis' costs, which have been the topic of much discussion. Perhaps you'll form a value judgment of your own after checking out the Zombie Tycoon trailer posted after the break.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mr.Realistic @ Oct 29th 2009 11:47AM
They had a better chance of people impulse buying this game because it has "Zombie" in the title. They shouldn't of even released this trailer, because now we know it's shit.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Oct 29th 2009 11:48AM
more zombies....**sighs**
Nook @ Oct 29th 2009 11:51AM
meh....given it's right before evilween...I pray to the polygon god of generations past and present to deliver me to the zombies tonight...the zombies in raccoon city. re2 for psn.
psp minis need to be mini priced. $7.99.....not. happening. boys. hell, for a couple bucks more I can get FF7.
Reuben @ Oct 29th 2009 12:25PM
And for a few less bucks you can get Crash Bandicoot, Silent Hill, and others. I just don't understand Sony's plans for minis.
Space @ Oct 29th 2009 2:24PM
it's not sony. the people publishing the game make their own prices. I assume sony thought they would charge $2 a game.
$8 for this is outrageous when burnout paradise is $15
willxcore @ Oct 29th 2009 12:09PM
This isn't the first new Mini since Oct 1. There were like 2 new ones last week that were unannounced. Can't think of the games off the top of my head but someone who has access to MediaGo or the PSN can check. I think one was a MahJong game.
JeremyR @ Oct 29th 2009 5:49PM
Mahjong Artifacts 2 and Vempire were the minis from last week. Priced more reasonably at $4 and $5, respectively.
I bought the Mahjong game, pretty good, actually.
killdash9 @ Oct 29th 2009 12:06PM
We had two new Minis (in the US Store) just last week, no? Or two weeks ago. Whatever it was, this isn't the first Mini since October 1st.
Reuben @ Oct 29th 2009 12:20PM
I don't understand. Mini's by Sony decree, must have less functionality (no online capabilities) and yet some are price like regular PSN games. I'm not getting anywhere near these until this gets sorted out.
JeremyR @ Oct 29th 2009 5:48PM
Sony lives in their own little fantasy world, where everyone thinks games on Sony systems are the best and worth paying a premium for vs the Iphone. That's the only thing I can figure. Hubris, basically.
Dale @ Oct 29th 2009 12:32PM
You would be forgiven for thinking it was the first new Mini in a while, the PSN store is horrible to navigate as a user. Every bit as frustrating as the iPhone App Store, albeit with more overpriced games.
willxcore @ Oct 29th 2009 3:10PM
I completely disagree. I feel that XBL is a complete pain in the ass to navigate, and PSN Store is a dream. Everything is laid out in front of you on a single screen with multiple navigation options. New Releases, games by title, etc. Everything has a date slapped on it as well. If you go to PSP games and then to Minis it will show the latest games right at the very beginning. How is that horrible navigation?
Dale @ Oct 29th 2009 3:13PM
I don't think XBLA is all that great, either. The problem with that is mostly that LIPS/Guitar Hero/Rock Band totally dominate all promotional space and you can't find anything you might care about.
Whether in Media Go or on the PSP, I really struggle to find games I'm looking for.
Xist27 @ Oct 29th 2009 12:34PM
PASS!!! JUST PASS!!!! NOTHING TO SEE HERE... MOVE ALONG!!! *sigh*
Xist27 @ Oct 29th 2009 12:37PM
The only thing that I can figure is Sony thinks we are all idiots and we are going to jump @ whatever garabge they put in front of us with the catch "Minis" title - I only pray we all vote with our wallets and dont support the Minis program until they get the pricing right... I am still pissed about the 10.99 price for Tetris - the only Minis I was excited for - that was before I seen the price mind you... PASS on the Minis...
JeezWhiz87 @ Oct 29th 2009 1:58PM
You know the developers set the price for minis right? Not Sony. Just sayin'.
ECVOICE @ Oct 29th 2009 1:02PM
Wow - that's one of the worst trailers I've seen in ages. Should've at least included some sounds from the game itself.
And if there was ever a trailer in need of a Vincent Price-like voiceover, this'd be it.
David Black @ Oct 29th 2009 1:18PM
I might pick this up if it is well reviewed. FYI it is powered by the Vicious Engine which also powered full PSP games like Dead Head Fred and Puzzle Quest, so there is definitely some potential there.
BTW if anyone is interested on more information about the various PSP minis out there, or in development, you should check out:
http://www.pspminis.com
JeremyR @ Oct 29th 2009 5:43PM
Actually, that scares me about this title. I dunno about Dead Head Fred, but Puzzlequest was a horrible port to PSP.
Besides all the bugs, it would sometimes freeze when too much action happened on screen. You'd have to take out the battery to reset it. (Still ended up finishing the game, but it was annoying as heck).
tkAshur @ Oct 29th 2009 2:49PM
"Zombie Tycoon isn't priced like a phone game, either. At $7.99 (£3.99/€4.99)"
Uhh...have you gone to the get games part of a Verizon phone? Yah...monthly and unlimited are right around that ballpark. Sonic 2 on 360? 5$. On my LG enV Touch? 8$.
Also got Critter Crunch for PS3 and my Touch. Both were 7$. While very noble to keep the excellent ps3 price that, the phone version(while still fun) just doesn't compare anymore...but I think Verizons money bleeding tactics affect everyone after awhile...