Anger of stick 5 : zombie

Stickman brawler with co-op, zombies, and upgradeable robots

Anger of stick 5: zombie is a side-scrolling beat-em-up from Cowon that leans into fast, arcade-style action. The premise is simple but effective: a shady group’s experiments have turned citizens into zombies, and you are tasked with rescuing survivors, clearing the streets, and tracking down the culprit.

Two core modes shape the experience. Single Player Mode lets you follow the story offline, tackle mission-based stages, and rack up rewards for steady progression. Zombie Mode brings online co-op for up to 3 players, letting friends jump in to pummel hordes together. A bonus Defense Mode adds a survival twist, challenging you to withstand wave after wave for bigger payouts.

Combat starts with basic punches and kicks that chain into quick combos, then expands as you earn currency to buy weapons and upgrade their stats. The mix of platforming and shooting keeps encounters lively, and the arsenal is broad enough to encourage experimentation. You also get a roster of 6 allies with distinct strengths, which you can summon to tilt tough fights in your favor. On top of that, piloting powerful robots feels like a satisfying power spike, letting you steamroll clusters of enemies or push through tricky objectives.

Controls are easy to grasp, and the straightforward design suits short sessions or longer grinds to unlock better gear. The biggest drawback is advertising. Ads are intrusive, and they can be particularly overbearing during online play, which may break the flow of co-op sessions.

If you want a no-frills stickman brawler with flexible offline and online play, plenty of weapons to unlock, helpful allies, and occasional robot rampages, this is a fun pick. Just be ready to put up with frequent ads to enjoy everything it offers.