The story follows Stubbs, a zombie brought back to life from his grave in 1959, where he finds himself at war with the city of Punchbowl Pennsylvania. With the help of brain-dead hench-zombies, Stubbs must navigate through the city's residents, including police officers, militiamen, and scientists, all while learning special powers like flatulence attacks and exploding zombie grenades.
Gameplay is all about survival as a zombie, using your abilities to outsmart and overpower humans. With power-ups like detached hands and heads, you can take control of enemy humans and turn them against each other. The game's fast-paced action and humor make for an entertaining experience, as you try to reclaim the city from its living inhabitants.