Zero Gunner 2
- December 20, 2020
- Zerodiv
Get on Steam"Zero Gunner 2" is a classic arcade-style vertical shoot 'em up game. Players control helicopters with unique weapons and abilities, battling against a variety of enemy units and bosses. The game features dynamic environments that change as players progress, adding a layer of strategy and complexity to the gameplay. With multiple difficulty settings and leaderboards, "Zero Gunner 2" offers a challenging and rewarding experience for fans of the shoot 'em up genre.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Dreamcast
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Xbox
Reviews
- The unique 360-degree mobility system adds an interesting twist to the gameplay.
- The game offers flexible configuration options, allowing players to adjust lives, continues, and difficulty levels.
- The visuals, while showing their age, still provide a clean and enjoyable aesthetic that evokes nostalgia.
- The port is plagued with numerous technical issues, including controller compatibility problems and bugs that can make the game unplayable.
- The music is often described as forgettable or poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of ship variety, with only three ships available and minimal differences between them.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique 360-degree aiming mechanic that enhances the traditional shoot-em-up experience, allowing for both vertical and horizontal shooting. While the controls may take some time to master, they are generally well-received, with players enjoying the variety of helicopters and power-ups available. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics and cooperative play, despite some visual limitations compared to its Dreamcast counterpart.
“My favorite arced shooter with an awesome soundtrack and some of the best yet simplest mechanics ever, with the hold button to rotate. Best enjoyed in 2-player co-op.”
“The big difference here is the 'aim point' mechanic, allowing you to control the direction/angle that you are shooting, and this is a critical mechanic to fight the bosses in this game.”
“The rotation mechanic may be a little unwieldy at first, but once you get used to it, you'll be rewarded with a 2D shooter that is both vertical and horizontal in nature.”
“The big difference here is the 'aim point' mechanic, allowing you to control the direction and angle that you are shooting, and this is a critical mechanic to fight the bosses in this game.”
“Now for the gameplay: you can choose from three different helicopters with their own special move and type of shooting, you can collect power-ups and also energy items to fill up your special.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Zero Gunner 2" reflect its early 2000s origins, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and decent visual quality that holds up reasonably well today. While the visuals are described as basic and show signs of age, they are complemented by smooth gameplay and clean colors, making for an enjoyable experience despite not being groundbreaking. Overall, the game is praised for its solid graphics, especially in the context of a remake, though players should not expect modern graphical fidelity.
“Zero Gunner 2 is an early 2000's shooter, which holds up well by today's standards: the graphics look great, frame rate, gameplay, and maneuverability are smooth. It only takes 20 minutes to beat (even on the hardest settings), and there's ample continues and adjustable difficulty, which enable even the least skilled player to enjoy the entirety of the game.”
“Highly recommended! Great controls and gameplay, DC graphics still look good. Hopefully, Steam will also get some other Dreamcast classics such as Bangai-O, Under Defeat, Border Down, Triggerheart Exelica, Zombie Revenge, Dynamite Cop 2, Surmwind, and Alien Front Online.”
“Graphics look great (albeit basic), sounds are crisp, and colors are clean.”
“The visuals clearly show the game’s age.”
“The visuals clearly show the game’s age.”
“The original game is from 2001, so don't expect mind-blowing graphics.”
- music7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as acceptable but largely forgettable, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with its late 90s nightclub vibe and a desire for a more memorable or remixed soundtrack. Overall, while it serves its purpose, it fails to leave a lasting impression on players.
“My favorite arced shooter with an awesome soundtrack and some of the best yet simplest mechanics ever with the hold button to rotate, best enjoyed in 2 player co-op.”
“I don't like how the music sounds.”
“The few minor criticisms I have of 'Zero Gunner 2' are: forgettable late 90's nightclub dance music accompanied by the occasional guitar, and the piles and piles of 'energy' crystals filling up the screen (used to refill your super weapon meter), which obscure enemy fire.”
“I'd love to hear an arranged/remixed soundtrack, but otherwise, it's just okay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, complementing the action-packed shooting elements.
“Really great game, funny, and a lot of shooting.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as a cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over quality or player experience.
“This game feels like a sad cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, turning what could be a great game into a money-making scheme.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as very buggy.
“The game is extremely buggy.”
“I encountered numerous crashes while playing.”
“The stability issues make it nearly unplayable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that enhancing the controls, particularly by adding dual-stick support for turning, would significantly improve the game's replayability and overall playability.
