Z.I.O.N.

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"Z.I.O.N" is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter where you join the Z.I.O.N agents to save the world from taken-over robotic creatures and zombies. The game offers a second mode called "Derby," where you control a massive robot to destroy other bots. Extra features include slowing down time, invincibility for 10 seconds, and hidden items, both in-game and external, such as steam-keys from other games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

17%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game provided a sense of joy and hope for players during tough times, helping them to cope with personal struggles.
Some players found enjoyment in the game's minimalistic music and the challenge it presented, appreciating its retro feel.
Despite its flaws, a few players enjoyed the comedic aspect of the game's bugs and glitches, finding it entertaining to laugh at.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs, glitches, and poor mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
Visuals and level design are criticized for being subpar, with many assets appearing reused and poorly constructed.
Players reported a lack of clear objectives and guidance, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the gameplay.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being poorly executed, featuring a lackluster map and repetitive objective-based shooting mechanics. Players report numerous bugs and broken mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience, though some acknowledge that expectations for quality may be low. Overall, the gameplay is deemed unsatisfactory and glitchy.
- “As far as the actual gameplay is concerned, it's an objective-based shooter sending you from point A to B.”
- “I am giving this a positive score because nobody comes to something like this expecting a quality gameplay experience.”
- “Gameplay is awful, consisting of you running around a poorly rendered map with your asset-flip gun shooting asset-flip robots.”
- “So many bugs and broken mechanics, and from what I have played, it doesn't seem to have a story.”
- “Bad gameplay... buggy and glitchy.”
music
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as minimal and fitting, creating a solid ambient atmosphere that can be both relaxing and unintentionally eerie due to its sparse composition. Overall, it effectively enhances the game's mood, though some may find its lack of sound unsettling.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It is unintentionally creepy due to an eerie lack of music.”
- “The music is minimal but fitting.”
- “Pretty solid ambient music.”
story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as a powerful and motivational narrative about resilience and unexpected life changes, but many users criticize it for being overshadowed by numerous bugs and broken mechanics, with some even claiming it lacks a coherent plot altogether.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “A thrilling story that gets you right to the core.”
- “So many bugs and broken mechanics, and from what I have played, it doesn't seem to have a story.”
- “I won't even mention the nearly nonexistent story.”
graphics
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly polarizing; while some users criticize them as subpar and reminiscent of an asset flip with washed-out visuals and poor textures, others find them immersive and visually striking, even likening the experience to living in a glitchy version of the real world. Overall, the game's visual quality appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “If you couldn't tell already, Zion is asset flip garbage with some of the worst visuals that I have ever seen in a game.”
- “Visuals are disgusting; everything looks way too washed out, the textures are horrendous, and the game runs horribly.”
- “The graphics are so pretty, I got lost thinking I was in the real world, experiencing glitches and bugs as if I was living in the Matrix.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent glitches such as falling under the map and experiencing various bugs that disrupt gameplay. These issues significantly detract from the overall experience, leading some users to label the game as "buggy and glitchy."
- “The most frustrating glitches to me are sometimes falling under the map when leaving the hospital; though it is possible to clip back into bounds or simply reload.”
- “The graphics are so pretty, I got lost thinking I was in the real world, experiencing glitches and bugs as if I was living in the matrix.”
- “Couldn't play this game for even 10 minutes due to this buggy and glitchy experience.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its chaotic and unexpected moments, leading to genuine laughter, particularly when players experience amusing glitches or absurd scenarios. However, some users also express frustration with certain sound effects, which can detract from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of humor and annoyance, making it a hit for those who enjoy meme-worthy moments.
- “After laughing at everything falling at once, I climbed on top of the first visible hill and jumped out of the playable zone to walk around in areas I'm not supposed to before falling through the world and having to restart.”
- “I played for 1 hour and I would say 45 minutes were me laughing at the game; the last 15 minutes were total frustration as my stream viewers pleaded with me to stop the terrible sound effects.”
- “You can even play as a funny meme.”