Zero Grounds

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Zero Grounds is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Magic Pie and was released on January 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers fun gameplay with a focus on enjoyable mechanics and movement.
It runs well on MacOS, providing a smooth experience even at high resolutions, which is a rarity for FPS games on this platform.
The graphics and UI are well-designed, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic.

The game suffers from severe lag and performance issues, making it difficult to play smoothly.
There is a lack of real players online, resulting in gameplay primarily against bots, which diminishes the competitive experience.
Many players have reported bugs and issues with controls, including problems with keybindings and movement mechanics.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize the performance on certain hardware, particularly Macs. While many appreciate the clean UI and low poly graphics, there are concerns about optimization, especially for users seeking higher frame rates. Overall, the game is noted for its solid graphics and aesthetic, despite some performance issues.
- “Nice graphics and excellent performance.”
- “On the bright side, I like the art style and the zero gravity areas.”
- “The graphics style is absolutely amazing, the UI is clean and simple, and the gun sounds are pretty nice as well. Overall, really solid game.”
- “Just another COD-like game with low graphics.”
- “Advertising Mac native even though it runs poorly on M1 Pro with lowest graphics and FSR turned on; 60 FPS barely.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report excellent performance on high-end systems, others experience significant issues on lower-end machines and Macs, with frame rates dropping below playable levels. Many users express hope for future updates to enhance performance across a wider range of hardware.
- “Nice graphics and excellent performance.”
- “Performance: runs well for me, CPU: 5700X and a 3070 Ti on a 1440p monitor, getting over 300 FPS and in intense scenes in an orb it won't drop below 144 FPS for me.”
- “Definitely join their Discord to get some more up-to-date news and the team is working hard on updates and already noticed some performance improvement for Mac silicon machines.”
- “Until further optimizations, I don't recommend this game.”
- “Definitely had a lot of potential despite some optimization issues.”
- “I was looking forward to this game and since they also are supporting Mac as well, I was hoping for some good frames on the M1 Max machine, but it was kind of laggy and unplayable to enjoy. There aren't a lot of settings for video, but I'm looking forward to some updates and hoping they can improve the performance on Mac silicon.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by fun, fluid mechanics and a satisfying shooting experience, making it an enjoyable arcade shooter. The inclusion of zero gravity zones adds variety, although some players find the jet mechanic challenging. Overall, it serves as a solid option for casual gaming, despite a limited player base.
- “The gameplay is super fluid and the shooting sensation is great.”
- “Good game, solid mechanics, cool art style.”
- “The zero gravity zones are a nice addition and do add to the gameplay.”
story
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
grinding
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an almost unrealistic commitment to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting extreme lag, frequent bugs, and constant freezing, leading to concerns about overheating.
- “It is extremely laggy and buggy.”
- “I almost saw 100 degrees Celsius and the game freezes constantly.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its heavy reliance on advertising, which detracts from performance, particularly on M1 Pro devices where it struggles to maintain 60 FPS even at the lowest graphics settings.