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I remember stumbling onto SAS Zombie Assault 1 way back when browser games were still a big deal. It’s this top-down, twin-stick shooter where you and a handful of SAS troops are dropped into a deserted city overrun by hordes of the undead. Right away, you’ll notice the simple but addictive setup: you choose your soldier, pick a spot on the map, and brace yourself as wave after wave of zombies shamble toward you. There’s no fancy storyline—just pure, unadulterated survival horror with an arcade feel.
What really hooks you is how smooth the controls feel, especially for a Flash game. You click to move, aim with your mouse, and fire away until your ammo runs dry or the zombies reach you. Between waves, you earn cash to unlock better weapons and armor. I still get a thrill from switching out that rusty pistol for a shotgun or watching a grenade explode, sending rotting limbs flying. Even when you revisit the same map, the changing angles of attack keep things fresh.
Progression is pretty straightforward. You start at the bottom with garage junk guns and work your way up to military-grade rifles and explosive ordnance. There’s a surprising amount of strategy in deciding which upgrades to buy first—do you want more firepower, faster reloads, or beefier armor? And though the multiplayer was limited compared to today’s standards, teaming up with a buddy to cover each other’s blind spots added an extra layer of fun. Getting pinned down alone is bad news, but with a partner, you can set up some pretty sweet defensive chokepoints.
Looking back, SAS Zombie Assault 1 feels like a perfect snapshot of its era: no-nonsense, button-mashing zombie killing with enough depth to keep you coming back. It’s not the most polished shooter you’ll ever play, but it nails that “just one more wave” feeling better than a lot of modern titles. If you ever want a quick hit of zombie-slaying nostalgia, it’s hard to beat this classic.