Game Details

Size 313 MB
Region USA
Genre Action
Format 7z / ISO
Year September 29, 2009
Console PSP

 

Undead Knights (2009) is a stylish, ultra-violent action game developed by Team Tachyon (now a part of Koei Tecmo). It is often described as a mix between Dynasty Warriors and Overlord, featuring a heavy metal aesthetic and a unique “necromancy” mechanic that lets you turn your enemies into a literal meat-shield.

  • Soundtrack: Features licensed heavy metal tracks from bands like Lamb of God, Slayer, and Mastodon.

💀 The Plot: Vengeance from the Grave

The story follows the House of Blood, a trio of noble knights who were brutally murdered by their King after questioning the influence of his mysterious new Queen, Fatima.

  • The Pact: As they lay dying, a demonic entity known as “The Beast” offers them a deal: life and the power of necromancy in exchange for their souls.

  • The Mission: You must fight through the King’s empire, turning his own loyal soldiers into mindless zombies to use as weapons against him.

Key Features: Commander of the Dead

The core hook of Undead Knights is that you are a one-man army supported by a 10-man squad of zombies.

  • Three Playable Characters:

    1. Romulus: The eldest brother; uses a massive Greatsword. He is slow but deals the highest raw damage.

    2. Remus: The younger brother; uses dual swords. He is the fastest character and plays similarly to Dante from Devil May Cry.

    3. Sylvia: The daughter of the King and Remus’s bride; uses a scythe. She has the best reach and area-of-effect attacks.

  • Zombification (The Circle Button): By grabbing an enemy, you can turn them into a zombie. If you weaken them first (until they glow red), the conversion is instant and restores a small amount of health.

  • Zombie Tactical Commands:

    • Throwing: You can pick up a zombie and hurl it like a projectile to stun groups of enemies.

    • Structural Destruction: Point your reticle at a tower or wall and send your horde to tear it down.

    • Zombie Bridges/Ladders: In certain levels, your zombies will literally pile onto each other to form bridges or ladders for you to cross gaps.

    • Shielding: Hold a zombie in front of you to block incoming arrows and melee strikes.

Secrets & Unlockables

Undead Knights has a heavy focus on replaying levels to earn “Dark Energy” for upgrades.

The “Wrath” Gauge

Similar to a Musou attack, filling your Wrath meter allows you to unleash a devastating combo. Any enemy killed during this state is automatically converted into a zombie, allowing you to instantly replenish your squad during boss fights.

Cheat Codes & CWCheats

While there are no traditional “button-input” cheats in the retail menus, the game was a favorite for CWCheat users (for those using custom firmware/ISOs). Popular codes included:

  • Max Dark Energy: 0x2018B0D8 0x000F423F

  • Infinite HP: 0x206B5BFC 0x43C80000

  • Unlock All Missions: 0xC00A2618 0x24050001

The “100 Hour” Title

The game features an achievement/title system. One of the most infamous “secrets” is the title awarded for playing the game for 100 total hours. This is widely considered a “troll” unlock, as the main campaign only takes about 6–8 hours to complete.

Short Review: Metal, Gore, and Grinding

The Good

  • Satisfying Mechanic: There is something genuinely funny and empowering about “sicking” a pack of zombies on a cowering commander.

  • Heavy Metal Vibe: The music and dark fantasy art style give the game a very distinct “edgy” 2000s personality.

  • Smooth Combat: Despite having many NPCs on screen, the game maintains a solid framerate.

The Bad

  • Repetitive Levels: Most levels consist of “Go here, kill X guards, break X tower.” It can feel like a chore by Chapter 15.

  • Clunky Camera: Like many PSP games, the camera is mapped to the D-Pad, making it difficult to adjust while moving.

  • Limited Zombie AI: Your zombies are, well, zombies. They often get stuck on geometry or target the wrong enemies if you aren’t constantly micro-managing them with the R-Trigger.

Screenshots

Undead Knights PSP ISO
Undead Knights PSP ISO