Zeit²

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Zeit² is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Brightside Games and was released on January 12, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

Zeit 2 (stylized as Zeit²) is a traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-'em-up game that brings unprecedented elements to the game experience. Zeit 2’s unique time travel feature has yet to be seen in this genre even after decades of great games.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

Innovative time travel mechanic adds a unique twist to classic scrolling shooter gameplay, enabling strategic play and combo-building.
Attractive visuals and engaging soundtrack complement the game's fast-paced arcade-style action.
Multiple game modes and deep score system provide considerable replay value and cater to both beginners and shmup enthusiasts.

Some technical issues reported, including a need to disable G-Sync on certain systems to prevent display problems.
Limited enemy variety and stage graphics can lead to repetitive visuals and gameplay.
Certain levels, especially involving energy drain mechanics and complex bosses, can be frustrating and overly challenging for some players.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Zeit² is praised for its innovative time travel and rewind mechanics, which add a fresh and strategic layer to the classic horizontal shoot 'em up formula. Despite its simplicity, these mechanics create engaging challenges, enabling players to manage enemy swarms and perform impressive combos, resulting in fast-paced, arcade-style fun with depth and replayability.
- “In this game, time bending mechanics profoundly change the dynamics of a classic scrolling shooter.”
- “The time traveling mechanics may not seem new, but they are used in such a way I've never seen before or since.”
- “It's a horizontal shmup with a time travel mechanic, which will be necessary to deal with multi-enemy swarms that can be tough to hit, enemies that phase out of time, and standard enemies.”
- “It's a horizontal shmup with a time travel mechanic, which will be necessary to deal with multi-enemy swarms which can be tough to hit, enemies that phase out of time, and standard enemies.”
- “Gameplay is as easy as pretty much any shooter game there is; however, you do get a neat gameplay mechanic added in Zeit2... rewind time for a few seconds!”
- “In the end of the day, the game that was contemplated with the awards was a Half-Life mod that ended up being bought by Valve so its mechanics could be added to Portal 2.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are visually appealing and well-optimized, complementing the game's unique mechanics with a soothing, understated style. While the artwork is great and enhances the overall experience, there is somewhat limited variety in enemies and stage visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
- “This is a great little puzzle shmup, with lots of smart nuances and unusual mechanisms that belie the soothing, understated graphics.”
- “It has really nice graphics, it's crazy optimized and has an incredibly novelty factor.”
- “Besides this game has a great soundtrack, great artwork and for a 10 dollar price tag will provide a lengthy fun experience.”
- “Not that much variety in enemies and stage graphics.”
- “The graphics are soothing and understated, which may not appeal to players looking for more vivid visuals.”
- “While decent, the visuals lack uniqueness and depth compared to other games in the genre.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Zeit² is praised for its engaging blend of metal, orchestral, and electronic elements, complementing the game's visuals and gameplay effectively. Users find the soundtrack to be a strong highlight, enhancing the overall experience at an affordable price.
- “Zeit² is a game that ticks many of my boxes: shoot 'em up, low price, interesting mechanics, metal/orchestral/electronic soundtrack, lots of blues.”
- “Visuals, gameplay and soundtrack are all quite decent!”
- “Besides, this game has a great soundtrack, great artwork and for a 10 dollar price tag will provide a lengthy fun experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers extensive replay value, providing a compelling experience for its price, though it doesn't quite reach the high replayability standards set by classics like Ikaruga.
- “It's certainly not on the level with Ikaruga as a retro revival game, but for $10, it's tough to complain and it offers a bottomless pit of replay value.”