Ed-0: Zombie Uprising for Xbox Series X|S

I’ve been on the hunt for something fresh in the action genre that doesn’t feel like every other Souls-like or loot shooter. And honestly? Ed-0: Zombie Uprising for Xbox Series X|S hit me right in the sweet spot. It’s not trying to be anything it’s not-just a fast, blood-splattering romp through Edo-era Japan overrun by zombies. I was curious after seeing a few clips of samurai swinging swords at hordes while sumo wrestlers belly-flopped into undead crowds. That alone was enough to make me download it.

The good stuff

Man, the randomness of the dungeon layouts keeps things spicy. One run I got trapped in a rice field maze with a giant zombified shrine guardian. Another time, I found myself fighting off wave after wave in a candlelit tea house that kept reconfiguring itself. The variety is real. And picking between the samurai, ninja, and sumo wrestler isn’t just cosmetic-each has a different rhythm. The samurai feels balanced, the ninja is all quick dodges and stealth kills, and the sumo wrestler? Just smash your way through everything. I’ll admit, I played the sumo route for 30 minutes straight just because it felt so satisfying to ram a zombie into a wall. Also, collecting gear and upgrading skills adds a little strategy without slowing down the pace. It’s not deep, but it’s enough to keep you thinking about what build to try next.

The not-so-good

It’s definitely rough around the edges. The controls are tight, but sometimes the camera gets wonky during big fights. And there’s no real tutorial-just “go fight zombies.” If you’re not familiar with this kind of game, it might feel overwhelming at first. Also, the fact that it’s developed by an unknown studio shows in the lack of polish. No online leaderboards, no co-op, nothing beyond single-player runs. You’re on your own, which is fine-but it’d be nice to see some community features eventually. And yeah, only one rating on the store? That’s… weird. Either it’s brand new, or people aren’t talking about it much.

Bottom line

If you’re into fast action games with a twist and don’t mind a bit of grind, Ed-0: Zombie Uprising for Xbox Series X|S is worth a shot. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s solid fun. I’d recommend it to fans of games like Dead Cells or Blasphemous who want something shorter and more chaotic. Download it free, give it five minutes, and if you’re still into it, stick around. It’s not going to win any awards, but it’ll keep you busy for a few hours.