Zero G Arena

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Zero G Arena is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Jonathan Wood and was released on August 8, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features a unique zero gravity mechanic that allows for creative movement and gameplay, making it a fun experience, especially with friends.
The ragdoll physics add a hilarious element to the gameplay, providing plenty of laughs during matches.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the experience and adding new content.

The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches unless playing with friends, which limits the multiplayer experience.
The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
Character customization and UI elements are lacking, and the game feels unfinished in its current state, requiring more polish and features.

gameplay
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by innovative mechanics, particularly the gravity boots and zero-g movement, which create a fast-paced and competitive experience reminiscent of classic shooters like Quake and Unreal Tournament. While many players find the mechanics fun and addictive, some criticize the controls as clunky and the overall execution as lacking polish, leading to mixed feelings about the game's replayability and current player base. Despite these issues, the unique gameplay elements and potential for improvement have garnered a positive reception from those who appreciate the creative concepts.
- “The gameplay is fluid and addicting, and you can fly around and attach to walls; it says it all in the name, and it is free.”
- “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.”
- “This game is poorly made and lacks several mechanics; players do not recommend it.”
- “The gameplay is terrible and clunky; the graphics look worse than some Unity asset flips I've seen.”
- “The gameplay controls are difficult to get used to, and jumping is awful.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its hilarious physics and entertaining mechanics that lead to laughter, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to turn frustrating moments into comedic experiences, making it a fun and enjoyable choice for multiplayer sessions. Overall, the game is described as "hilarious" and "fun," with a strong emphasis on its comedic value.
- “The gravity concept was great and feels really nice to float around and shoot people with hilarious physics.”
- “Funny as hell, I can't help but laugh instead of rage every time I die. It's so stupid but so fun to play like 'why the hell am I playing this blessing of a game?'”
- “The physics in the game are great and it's hilarious when you're flying through the air and get shot and start cartwheeling ragdoll style.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as stunning and high quality, while others criticize them as subpar or reminiscent of low-effort asset flips. Many reviewers note that while the graphics are decent, the graphical interface requires improvement, and some players express a desire for better optimization options to enhance performance. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are not the game's strongest aspect, they are satisfactory for an early release.
- “Physics are absolutely fantastic and fun (making the skill cap extremely high), weapons are simple and unique, maps are all enjoyable, visuals are stunningly beautiful and crisply simplistic, the soundtrack is fun and fitting, the gameplay doesn't get old, playing with bots is fun - the list just goes on.”
- “It is innovative up to standard, and the graphics are of high quality.”
- “From a wide variety of weapons to amazing graphics.”
- “The gameplay is terrible and clunky; the graphics look worse than some Unity asset flips I've seen.”
- “Nothing fancy in terms of graphics.”
- “This is exactly the kind of quality content I expect from an early release game - awful graphics, broken features, but amazing gameplay.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and overly loud, leading some to prefer playing with the music turned off. While the soundtrack is described as fun and fitting by a few, the lack of variety and the dominance of sound effects over music have left others feeling that the audio experience is lacking. Overall, players suggest that the game would benefit from a more diverse and balanced musical selection.
- “Physics are absolutely fantastic and fun (making the skill cap extremely high), weapons are simple and unique, maps are all enjoyable, visuals are stunningly beautiful and crisply simplistic, the soundtrack is fun and fitting, the gameplay doesn't get old, playing with bots is fun - the list just goes on.”
- “This game is super fun to play, although you have to bring your own soundtrack for right now, and I highly recommend it to pretty much anyone I can.”
- “Some of the music is definitely a little much and the default music volume is way too loud.”
- “The music does get a bit annoying since there doesn't seem to be many different tracks; I ended up turning it down.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes, as well as server disconnections. While some players have not encountered major issues and find the game enjoyable, the overall experience is hampered by its instability, leading to a range of ratings from 5/10 to 8/10 depending on activity levels and personal tolerance for glitches.
- “Runs great on Linux.”
- “The problems with this game is that the playerbase is very small and the game is a bit buggy.”
- “Buggy, lots of crashes, but could become a great and fun game.”
- “There is a lot of bugs and glitches and a lot of disconnecting from server issues but apart from that this game is really fun and I'm going to continue to play it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting poor performance that raises questions about its efficiency on various systems, even after fresh installations of Windows. While the concept is appreciated, many express a desire for significant improvements in performance.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without sacrificing graphics.”
- “The performance improvements in the latest update have made a noticeable difference, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
- “I'm not sure if the game is just poorly optimized or if my PC is somehow in error (despite a fresh Windows install).”
- “Really poor optimization though.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users noting that while it can be enjoyable in the moment, there isn't much incentive to play it multiple times.
- “It's a good game, but the gameplay replayability isn't high.”
- “It's a good game, but it's dead and the gameplay replayability isn't high.”
- “Pretty good game, although the replayability is very lacking.”
- “I enjoyed the time I played with a friend, but the replayability of this game is very low!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story or single-player mode, which some players find acceptable.
- “There is no story or single-player mode, which is fine.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that effective monetization strategies, such as creating a subreddit or utilizing advertisements, could significantly enhance the game's visibility and success.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that while the game is marketed as free, it does not adequately address the significant emotional toll it can impose on players.