Zenodeath

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Zenodeath is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by JackDarx and was released on September 4, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Zenodeath is the final entry in the Zeno series, the final evolution, featuring a modern OST by HeavyViper and two gameplay types.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fun and enjoyable gameplay with a mix of classic vertical shmup and top-down run 'n gun mechanics.
Precise and responsive controls, including modern conveniences like autofire and focus buttons.
Excellent soundtrack and sound design that greatly enhance the experience.

Graphics and color palette cause visibility issues, especially in run 'n gun stages, making it hard to distinguish bullets and traversable areas.
Run 'n gun sections feel less polished, easier, and somewhat less engaging compared to the shmup parts; backtracking can make these sections stale.
Production values are lower compared to bigger releases, with limited animations and somewhat basic visuals.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised, often described as excellent and the best in the series, contributing significantly to the overall charm and enjoyment. Players appreciate the soundtrack’s quality and how it complements the game's atmosphere despite some graphical limitations.
- “The soundtrack is, as expected, excellent and while the visuals still lack some of the flair of bigger-name releases (more animation in bosses would be the single biggest improvement), the vision of the game is successfully executed, with the story of the invasion of the alien planet and the journey to its core being successfully communicated by the backgrounds and enemies alone.”
- “Awesome soundtrack, colorful pixel art, 2 difficulty settings, and customizable bullet colors are a huge plus too.”
- “From the little I've played I can safely say this is the most enjoyable entry in the Zeno series. Controls are tight, music is good, the on-ground levels add a very good amount of variation from the typical shmup action.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics are generally considered below average and less polished compared to major titles, but show improvement over previous series entries and effectively convey the game's story and atmosphere. While some users find them charming despite limited animation and visibility issues, the overall visual execution is satisfactory given the game's vision.
- “The soundtrack is, as expected, excellent and while the visuals still lack some of the flair of bigger-name releases (more animation in bosses would be the single biggest improvement) the vision of the game is successfully executed, with the story of the invasion of the alien planet and the journey to its core being successfully communicated by the backgrounds and enemies alone.”
- “Color choices for visibility notwithstanding, I like the graphics of Zenodeath.”
- “Graphics, sound and music are things I find charming if not of the best quality.”
- “The graphics are below average, but still an improvement over the other games in the series.”
- “Graphics, sound, and music are things I find charming, if not of the best quality.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and uninspired, noting that the game offers little innovation and becomes quickly monotonous compared to other shooters.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the gameplay engaging and appreciate giving the second type of gameplay a chance, even if initially skeptical.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is effectively conveyed through the game's visuals and design, successfully depicting the invasion of an alien planet and the journey to its core, despite some limitations in animation and graphical flair.