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.
Reviews
- 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 not appeal to everyone.
- The music can be overwhelming and may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- The final boss and secret hidden boss can be frustratingly difficult, potentially discouraging players.
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as exceptionally loud and intense, creating a thrilling experience that some users find exhilarating, despite its overwhelming volume. Overall, it is praised for its quality and ability to enhance 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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "zadette" is characterized by its absurd premise and charming spritework, which contrasts with its underlying complexity as a precision-platformer. Players appreciate the depth of the jokes, finding them not only amusing but also reflective of deeper life themes, culminating in a notably funny 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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple yet precise mechanics, reminiscent of classic games, with challenging boss encounters and no checkpoints, leading to instant deaths and requiring pixel-perfect jumps. While it can evoke frustration, the sense of satisfaction from completing levels is highly rewarding.
“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, and various gameplay styles. There are many ways to bring your gamer anger over 9000, but the satisfaction of reaching the end screen is priceless.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its unique and striking art style, featuring exaggerated and awkward character designs that evoke a blend of influences reminiscent of classic games like Altered Beast and He-Man. However, the unusual aesthetics may not appeal to everyone, as some find the designs to be overly bizarre.
“The character development is impressive, with unique designs that really stand out.”
“The characters are huge and awkward, with a weird design that adds to the charm of the game.”
“The bosses are even larger, creating a fascinating blend of styles reminiscent of classic games.”
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“The characters lack depth and their arcs are predictable, leaving little room for emotional investment.”
“The awkward character designs and bizarre choices make it difficult to take the story seriously.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the gameplay is praised, the graphics have been criticized as unattractive, detracting from the overall experience.
