Zero Grounds
- January 25, 2024
- Magic Pie
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Reviews
- The game runs smoothly on MacOS, even at high resolutions, which is a significant achievement for FPS games on this platform.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, with satisfying gunplay and movement mechanics, including unique zero-gravity zones.
- The game has great potential and shows promise for future updates, with a dedicated development team that is responsive to player feedback.
- There is a severe lack of online players, leading to a reliance on AI opponents that are often not enjoyable to play against.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, with many players experiencing lag and performance problems even on high-end machines.
- Several bugs and gameplay mechanics, such as keybinding issues and overly strong AI, detract from the overall experience.
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
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 various hardware configurations.
“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, and not a lot of settings for video. I'm looking forward to some updates and hoping they can improve the performance on Mac silicon.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice art style and clean UI, with many players appreciating the low poly aesthetic and zero gravity areas. However, performance varies significantly on different systems, with some users experiencing optimization issues on Mac, particularly with lower settings needed to achieve acceptable frame rates. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some technical limitations.
“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, it's a really solid game.”
“Graphics are very nice and the game seems decently optimized for Mac, although I have to run it at 1080p on low settings to get 120fps (M1 Pro from 2021).”
“Advertising Mac native even though it runs poorly on M1 Pro with lowest graphics and FSR turned on, barely reaching 60 FPS.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and an enjoyable shooting experience, making it a fun, casual arcade shooter. The inclusion of zero gravity zones adds variety, although players may find the jet mechanic challenging. Overall, it offers a solid blend of fun and artistic style, 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent lag, bugs, and constant freezing, leading to concerns about overheating, as temperatures nearly reached 100 degrees Celsius.
“It is extremely laggy and buggy.”
“I almost saw 100 degrees Celsius, and the game freezes constantly.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has been criticized for its reliance on advertising, which detracts from the overall experience, especially on Mac systems where performance issues persist even at low graphics settings. Users report struggling to achieve stable frame rates, indicating that the monetization strategy may negatively impact gameplay quality.
