Zero G Arena
- August 8, 2018
- Jonathan Wood
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Zero G Arena" is a multiplayer physics-based game where players battle in zero gravity environments. Use a variety of weapons and abilities to outmaneuver and outscore opponents. With fast-paced action and a unique movement system, it offers a fresh take on the arena shooter genre.
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Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, offering a unique and entertaining experience.
- It features a creative concept with engaging mechanics, such as zero gravity combat and grappling hooks.
- The game is inexpensive and provides hours of enjoyment, especially when played in a group.
- The player base is extremely small, making it difficult to find online matches without friends.
- The game is still in early access and has some bugs and a lack of content, such as limited maps and game modes.
- Many players experience motion sickness due to the fast-paced and chaotic gameplay.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its innovative mechanics, such as gravity toggling and grappling, which create a fun and fast-paced experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While some players note that the game has potential but requires further polish and development, the unique concepts and level designs contribute to an engaging experience. However, the game's current player base is low, which may affect the overall enjoyment for some users.
“Simply put, this game has some of the most innovative and fun gameplay mechanics in a third-person shooter that I've seen in a long time.”
“The ability to toggle the gravity boots on and off allows for grounded gameplay or zero gravity mayhem.”
“The weapons are fun and unique, the level designs are intriguing and innovative, and the gameplay is fast-paced.”
“Nice ideas, but it doesn't sum up for an exciting gameplay.”
“Used to moving around like that as the mechanics can be very confusing at first.”
“It has a really neat concept and easy to learn gameplay, but it has a few kinks, which is expected from an early access game.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its competitive yet hilarious nature, particularly when playing with friends. The combination of entertaining gameplay and quirky physics contributes to a fun and laugh-out-loud experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, players find it to be an exceptionally funny and engaging title.
“I played the game with my friends; it's really competitive and funny at the same time.”
“It's extremely hilarious and surprisingly entertaining!”
“A hilarious game with (at times) questionable ragdoll physics.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are considered decent, with some reviewers noting that while the visuals are satisfactory, the graphical interface requires improvement. Despite these critiques, many players find the game enjoyable and visually appealing for its genre.
“Still though, very good game, fun, good graphics and gameplay.”
“Nothing fancy in terms of graphics.”
“The graphics are pretty decent, but the graphical interface needs some work.”
“I fully expect the graphical interface to be ironed out, and the game definitely looks good for what it is.”
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed; while some players report no major glitches or hang-ups, others experience frequent crashes and bugs. Overall, it runs well on Linux, but the small player base and existing issues may hinder the experience.
“Runs great on Linux.”
“The problems with this game are that the player base is very small and the game is a bit buggy.”
“Buggy, lots of crashes, but it could become a great and fun game.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks background music, relying solely on sound effects, which some players find repetitive and unengaging. Additionally, there are reports of glitchy user interfaces that detract from the overall experience.
“For instance, there is no AI, there are only sound effects (no music), which gets kind of repetitive, and the GUIs are kind of glitchy.”
“There is no background music.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for being incredibly moving, contributing significantly to the overall experience, especially after extensive gameplay.
“After almost 120 hours on this game, I can safely say that this is a fantastic game with an incredibly moving storyline.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that effective monetization strategies, such as creating a subreddit or utilizing advertisements, could significantly enhance the game's visibility and success.
