Zeon 25

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Zeon 25 is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by SnagBox Studio and was released on February 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

This is your next great opportunity to dive into 16-bit classic consoles era and master your play-skill. Zeon 25 is a 2D shoot 'em up experience with 90’s vibes and hardcore gameplay. Click start and try to finish the game!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Fun and simplistic gameplay with a charming retro style and great music.
Easy to pick up for newcomers to the Shoot'em Up genre, with a decent upgrade system.
Offers a casual experience with short play sessions and enjoyable endless modes.

Limited enemy variety and lack of difficulty options make the game feel repetitive.
Some technical issues, such as settings not saving and unclear controls.
Achievements can be grindy, and the endless mode lacks meaningful progression.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and energy, particularly the modern techno tracks that enhance gameplay. However, some players find that the sound effects, especially during combat, overpower the music, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, the balance between music and sound effects could be improved.
- “Great music and lots of upgrades!”
- “The gameplay, design, and soundtrack are all well-integrated.”
- “The graphics may be retro as a nod to the origins of the genre, but it also has some cool modern techno music that beefs the energy right up.”
- “The sounds, the music tracks, and the graphics are pretty basic - they fit the smallness of the game.”
- “The music is fine, but when you shoot enemies, it makes this horrible bass-heavy sound that completely drowns out the music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with a solid design and effective soundtrack, but some users criticize the large HUD for being cumbersome and the placement of upgrade information in the gameplay window as illogical given the available space.
- “The gameplay, design, and soundtrack are all impressive.”
- “The gameplay has a certain meaning that works just fine.”
- “The large Doom-like HUD is fine, but the upgrades you buy are shown in the gameplay window, which doesn't make sense when there's all that unused space that should be utilized.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered simple and medium in quality, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. While it is not particularly groundbreaking, players appreciate its presence alongside a perfect soundtrack and the option for additional endless modes that enhance the overall experience.
- “The story is there just to give the game depth.”
- “It's not a bad game; it has a simple, medium-quality story, and the soundtrack is perfect. Maybe a sequel would be great!”
- “There's a nice little story thrown in as well.”
- “The story feels like it's just there to give the game some context.”
- “The additional endless modes allow you to enjoy the game and experiment with your build without affecting the main storyline.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered basic and retro, aligning with the game's small scale and genre origins. While they may lack sophistication, they are complemented by energetic modern techno music that enhances the overall experience.
- “The graphics may be retro as a nod to the origins of the genre, but it also features some cool modern techno music that boosts the energy right up.”
- “The sounds, the music tracks, and the graphics are pretty basic - they fit the smallness of the game.”
- “The graphics may be retro as a nod to the origins of the genre, but they feel outdated and lack detail.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while some achievements are easily attainable, the requirement to die 50 times feels excessively grindy and may detract from the overall experience.
- “Easy achievements, but the 'die 50 times' one felt excessively grindy.”
- “The grinding required to level up is tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which made the experience frustrating.”