ZaBaTa!

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ZaBaTa! is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Tiptoe Games and was released on March 27, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

■ ABOUT THIS GAME ZaBaTa! is an online multiplayer game that you can enjoy with friends. Keep an eye out to find real players hidden among AI NPCs, and become the last human player standing! Watch out though! Blend in so YOU don't get caught either. Which ones are human? All NPCs appearing in ZaBaTa! use Deep Learning to implement their movements. The character that just passed by, was that a hu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

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The game offers a fun and unique experience of pretending to be an AI character.
Some players find it enjoyable when played with friends, adding a social element to the game.
Despite its flaws, a few players consider it underrated and worth a shot.

The game is unplayable due to constant server issues and a lack of player population.
There is no meaningful single player content, making it difficult for players to engage with the game.
The graphics are poor, and the presence of microtransactions creates a consumer-hostile environment.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized as subpar, which significantly detracts from the overall experience and contributes to its inability to attract players, despite being free to play. Many users find the poor visual quality and the presence of a cash shop to be major drawbacks.
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “Character models and environments look bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
story
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The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with the developer relying on player interactions to compensate for the absence of traditional storytelling and level design elements.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game is criticized for being heavily reliant on mobile app store-style microtransactions, leading users to feel that it is not truly free and questioning its overall value for gamers.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency, making it accessible for both paying and non-paying players.”
- “The cosmetic items available for purchase are reasonably priced and don't impact gameplay, which keeps the experience enjoyable for everyone.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant pressure to spend.”