Get on Steam"XIIZeal" is a shooter game that offers various game modes, including local multi-player for up to 2 players, single-player, and a split screen option. Developed by Triangle Service, it boasts highly detailed pixel graphics, massive boss enemies, and a fun scoring system that encourages chaining kills to build a multiplier. The difficulty settings are adjustable, and it supports picture rotation and vertical aspect displays for an authentic arcade experience. In the game, you'll face legions of tanks, planes, and robots, aiming to defeat bosses, dodge bullets, and chase high scores.
Reviews
- The game features unique mechanics, including a powerful side attack and a fun scoring system that encourages aggressive play.
- Graphics and sound design are praised, with many players enjoying the vibrant visuals and engaging soundtrack.
- The difficulty curve is well-balanced, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing a challenge for veterans.
- The game has a limited number of credits (only 3), which can be frustrating for casual players and may prevent them from experiencing all stages.
- Some players report issues with the visibility of enemy bullets due to distracting graphics and background elements.
- There are broken achievements that are unlikely to be fixed, detracting from the overall experience for completionists.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics such as sideswipe and back thruster attacks, offering a fun and engaging experience with simple shooting and dodging elements. Players can earn higher scores through a chain multiplier system that rewards skillful use of side-firing shots, while the overall action remains challenging and dynamic. Despite some criticism of the waggle mechanic, the game is praised for its solid mechanics and enjoyable pixel art style.
“This game has some unique mechanics with side attacks and back thruster attack.”
“Overall, the game still delivers solid challenging gameplay, with lots of action on screen and many 'wow' moments.”
“The gameplay is very simple; you shoot and dodge.”
“Don't like the waggle mechanic, but thankfully they gave us a button to make it far less annoying.”
“Xiizeal is a relatively sparse shooting game, but its unusual mechanics and branching stages make for a very enjoyable package.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are highly praised, with many users noting their fantastic quality and smooth animations. However, some players find certain visual elements, like cloud cover, occasionally distracting. The graphics are considered among the best in the series, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“And the graphics are fantastic.”
“The graphics and sound are probably the best in the series.”
“The graphic is very good, the actions on screen are very well animated.”
“My only complaint is that the graphics get a little distracting at times, with cloud cover obscuring bullets and other elements.”
“You can play either in pixel-perfect mode or with a filtering mode to smooth out the graphics.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, particularly the funky title track and the impressive soundtrack composed by Naoto, which stands out despite the limitations of the original hardware. Overall, the combination of good graphics and a great soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and engaging.
“The music is good, especially the title music, which is really funky.”
“The soundtrack, though, dear lord, Naoto is a god for composing something like this on hardware as bad as he did back when this was in arcades.”
“In summation: good graphics, great soundtrack, and lots of input lag-free fun, just like the earlier 360 release, only now on Steam!”
“The soundtrack is a mixed bag; some tracks are catchy, but others feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“While the music has its moments, it often fails to match the intensity of the gameplay, leaving it feeling flat.”
“The overall quality of the music is disappointing, lacking the depth and variety expected from a game of this caliber.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, maintaining a smooth 60fps even during intense moments with numerous bullets on screen.
“Very intense, even with lots of bullets on screen, the game still runs smoothly at 60fps.”
“The optimization is impressive; I can play for hours without any lag or stuttering.”
“I love how the game maintains high performance even in the most chaotic moments.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's numerous secrets, which significantly enhance its replayability, encouraging them to revisit and explore different aspects of the game.
“There are so many secrets that enhance the replayability.”
“The game offers multiple endings, encouraging you to play through again.”
“Each playthrough reveals new challenges and surprises, making it highly replayable.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story involves a mission that spans across eight levels, featuring a variety of enemy crafts and challenging bosses, suggesting a structured progression with escalating difficulty.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional quality, seamlessly complementing the unique themes of each level.
“It's absolutely incredible and fits the atmosphere of each level perfectly.”
