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Zero Below The Sun

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50%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Zero Below The Sun is a single player survival shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Black Curtain Studio and was released on August 2, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Zero Below The Sun is a survival horror game inspired by the classics, with 90's retro aesthetic in full low-res 3D. Somewhere in Antarctica, danger lurks below the ice. In the throes of the...

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Captures the essence of classic survival horror games with a nostalgic retro style reminiscent of Resident Evil and The Thing.
  • Interesting monster designs and atmosphere with effective music and a campy, nostalgic presentation.
  • Gameplay offers a fun and chill survival horror experience with decent combat mechanics once adjusted, including weapon variety and a stamina system.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues including game-breaking bugs, a broken save system with only one save slot, and frequent glitches leading to soft-locks.
  • Control problems are significant, including broken aiming mechanics, poorly implemented controller support, and frustrating UI and map navigation.
  • Monotonous and repetitive gameplay with excessive backtracking, uninspired story and level design, and overall lack of polish reducing engagement and enjoyment.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the game for capturing classic survival horror elements, fun mechanics, and atmospheric design, while others criticize repetitive environments, frustrating bugs, and poor gunplay. The game draws clear inspiration from Resident Evil, blending modern third-person controls with survival horror themes, but may lack engaging puzzles and rewarding combat for some players. Overall, enjoyment largely depends on familiarity with and appreciation of the survival horror genre.

    • “Do not listen to the negative reviews; this game is fantastic and captures the essence of a classic survival horror game. The music, atmosphere, monster designs, and mechanics are all great.”
    • “After playing this game for over 2 hours, I'm really impressed with what has been made. The gameplay is really fun and clearly heavily inspired by Resident Evil.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it plays like a modern third-person game but still has the survival horror flair.”
    • “Before I get into the myriad of frustrating bugs, the underlying gameplay loop is just awful.”
    • “You are just running through a brightly lit monotonous lab setting, shooting goofy looking zombies with broken gunplay mechanics.”
    • “I could have gotten over all the mechanical issues if the game rewarded me with fun puzzles, exciting combat, interesting exploration, atmosphere - literally anything.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is straightforward and familiar, centered on a top-secret Antarctic base gone awry, but offers little depth or innovation. It relies heavily on environmental storytelling through notes and computer logs, yet frequent linear backtracking and confusing map design detract from the narrative experience. Overall, the story is seen as the game's weaker element, lacking compelling engagement.

    • “The story is pretty simple enough to follow; top secret Antarctic base goes off the rails and with you being in charge of security, you're left behind to witness the aftermath of the narrative's events.”
    • “Because the game starts quickly, you can learn more about the plot by reading notes and computer screens.”
    • “The story is old hat, but I don't expect anything too groundbreaking when looking to get that indie survival horror fix.”
    • “The level design is completely linear, yet you are constantly asked to backtrack for fetch quests with zero shortcuts opening up.”
    • “Gameplay is god awful and story is a whole lotta nothing burger.”
    • “The story for me is probably the weakest point as it makes you backtrack a lot and with the map being a little confusing it makes it harder.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users finding the art style appealing and reminiscent of classic games like GoldenEye 64, while others feel the visuals are decent but somewhat bland or not to their taste. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable but not outstanding.

    • “The art style and visuals are really well done and remind me a lot of games similar to GoldenEye 64.”
    • “I think the developer had something cool here; the art style is unique and it's nice to see older visual styles in the modern day.”
    • “The game doesn't have the best art style going for it.”
    • “The graphics were alright, albeit a bit bland.”
    • “Graphics are decent but not great.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that can sometimes be game-breaking or cause soft-locks. While these flaws affect polish and control responsiveness, the gameplay remains engaging despite the technical shortcomings.

    • “I am not shocked to hear there are other game-breaking glitches as well that you may or may not encounter.”
    • “I do have quite a few gripes with the game, as it contains a decent amount of bugs, glitches (at one point I soft-locked the game due to dodging near an elevator entrance, clipping me through the floor and into an area that was previously locked off), and an overall lack of polish that would tighten up the character, combat controls, and quality of life.”
    • “It's janky and buggy, but nonetheless fun and often surprising.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for capturing the essence of classic survival horror with great music, monster designs, and immersive elements. While some players find the game challenging, fans of the horror genre appreciate its strong atmospheric qualities. However, a few feel the game lacks engaging puzzles, combat, and exploration to fully complement its ambiance.

    • “This game is fantastic and captures the essence of a classic survival horror game. The music and atmosphere are great, and so are the monster designs and mechanics.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for effectively capturing the atmosphere of a classic survival horror game, enhancing the overall experience alongside well-designed monsters and mechanics. Fans of the genre appreciate its contribution to the game's tense and immersive ambiance.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is perceived as intentionally goofy and not serious, aligning with a retro or kitschy B-movie style rather than deep or complex storytelling. This approach suits the game's humorous and lighthearted tone.

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Zero Below The Sun is a survival shooter game with horror, mystery and violence themes. Common tags for Zero Below The Sun include 3D, indie, linear, stylized, atmospheric and others.

Zero Below The Sun is available on PC, Windows, Xbox and PlayStation.

Zero Below The Sun was released on August 2, 2024.

Zero Below The Sun was developed by Black Curtain Studio.

Zero Below The Sun has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Zero Below The Sun for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Zero Below The Sun is a single player game.

Similar games include Them and Us, Tormented Souls 2, Daymare: 1998, Echoes of the Living, HYPERVIOLENT and others.