ZADETTE
- February 28, 2021
- Le Club des Sacs
Get on Steam"Zadette" is a 2022 action-adventure game that pays homage to classic arcade games of the late '80s. Play as a muscular hero in his underwear, wielding a huge sword to battle monsters across diverse levels and face epic bosses. The game features large sprites, immersive chiptune music, and a rich adventure reminiscent of the early 16-bit era.
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- The game features tight controls and fair level design, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience.
- The humor and unique character design add charm, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- Unlimited continues and checkpoints at the start of stages help mitigate frustration, allowing players to learn from their mistakes.
- The visuals are considered ugly and may deter some players from fully enjoying the game.
- The music can be overwhelming and may not appeal to everyone, described as 'ear bleeding' by some.
- The final boss and secret hidden boss can be frustratingly difficult, potentially leading to player frustration.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as incredibly loud and intense, creating an exhilarating experience that some users humorously refer to as "ear bleeding" in a positive way. Overall, it is praised for being awesome and enhancing the gameplay.
“The music is awesome.”
“The music also makes my ears bleed, but it's the good kind of ear bleeding!”
“Loudest music you will ever hear.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Zadette" presents a humorous and absurd premise with its oversized, fragile character, blending comedy with a surprisingly competent precision-platforming experience. Players appreciate the deeper meanings behind the jokes, suggesting that the humor resonates on multiple levels, making the game not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, especially with its amusing ending.
“Zadette seems like a coarse and derpy 2D action-jump-and-slash at first, but behind the hilarious premise (your character is huge, unwieldy, and dies in one hit) and the lax but charming sprite work lies a fairly competent precision-platformer that is tough but manageable.”
“The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realize that they're not just funny - they say something deep about life.”
“If nothing else, it's worth playing for the ending because it's pretty funny.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple yet precise mechanics, reminiscent of classic games, with challenging elements such as instant death and pixel-perfect jumps. While the absence of checkpoints can lead to frustration, players find immense satisfaction in overcoming these challenges and reaching the end screen.
“The mechanics are simple and yet really precise.”
“Boss mechanics that remind me of the old games.”
“No checkpoints in levels, instant death, pixel-perfect jumps, various gameplay styles; there are many ways to bring your gamer anger over 9000, but the satisfaction of getting the end screen is priceless.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by unique and exaggerated designs, featuring large, awkward characters and bosses that evoke a blend of influences reminiscent of classic titles like Altered Beast and He-Man. While the art style is praised for its creativity, the overall character design may come off as unconventional and bizarre to some players.
“Good art and character design”
“Huge awkward character, weird character design, even huger bosses; it's like Altered Beast had a baby with He-Man.”
“The character design is huge and awkward, making the characters feel out of place, almost like Altered Beast had a baby with He-Man.”
“The character development feels lacking, with designs that are both weird and unappealing, leading to a disconnect with the gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized as unattractive, but many players feel that the overall gameplay experience compensates for the poor visual quality.
