Hearkening back to a bygone era in gaming, Teenage Zombies should have been a pleasant adventure following along the lines of The Lost Vikings. The player controls zombies, teenagers of course, that roam the land to look for an escape to each level. The problems are that the challenges are lacking, solutions are obvious, the action is clunky, and the pacing is sluggish.

Teenage Zombies opens with a fun, voice-over cinematic. The comedy is immediately apparent, and the slick stylings of the comic book art draw you into the kitsch storyline. That's about as far as the entertainment goes.

Gamers take control of three zombies (one who looks younger than a teenager, but alas), easily swappable with a tap of the touch screen. Ala Lost Vikings each has a specific trait that makes them useful, and the level design are of course conveniently tailored to these powers. Solving the maze of platforms, doors, and jumps isn't all that difficult. It's really just a matter of swapping until you figure out which zombie has the move you need to advance.

The slick 2D sprites carry wonderful personalities. Each walks a certain way, their facial expressions come through clearly, and the fluid animation adds to it all. The backgrounds however remain flat and bland, a sharp contrast to the sprites.

Combat is unbearably simplistic. Enemies are typically twice the speed of your characters, and can attack long before you'll get in range. Attacking simply isn't fun, and while not the core of the game, it does play a key role in the long run.

Some minor touch screen uses aside from selecting a character including putting together a body for a health boost. Separate mini-games, including a fun play up of classic arcade games, put the stylus to good use.

Those who found themselves enthralled with the previous Lost Vikings franchise will find some small enjoyment in this five hour adventure. Teenage Zombies is mostly style though, lacking the substance or brain numbing challenge of the game it's obviously paying homage to.

Teenage Zombies "Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys" is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB for Animated Blood, Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence.