Rock of the Dead is a music-shooter hybrid developed by Epicenter Studios, released in 2010 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. Players use guitar and drum peripheral controllers to battle waves of aliens, mutated insects, and zombie hordes across a story-based campaign. The game supports two-player competitive co-op, allowing combinations of guitar and drum controllers throughout. Its soundtrack draws from metalized arrangements of classical composers such as Bach and Brahms, alongside hard rock tracks from Rob Zombie and White Zombie. The voice cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Felicia Day, and Rob Zombie. Progression is built around large boss encounters, dozens of unlockable items, and upgradeable special attacks. The combination of rhythm-game mechanics with shooter gameplay and licensed rock music places it in an unusual genre intersection aimed at players familiar with instrument peripheral controllers.
