Zerograve

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Zerograve is a single player action game. It was developed by Ebonscale Games and was released on May 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Zerograve" is a first-person shooter set in zero gravity, where you pilot a combat drone through treacherous tunnels, battling an army of bots and huge robot bosses. The game boasts a single-player campaign with 24 levels, horde-mode arenas, and a variety of weapons and upgrades to unlock. Itideal for players seeking a challenging and fast-paced experience, with full gamepad support and remappable controls.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Engaging and fun combat with a variety of unique weapons that offer different play styles.
Streamlined gameplay with short, punchy levels that are easy to navigate, making it accessible for quick play sessions.
Customizable difficulty settings and loadouts enhance replayability and allow players to tailor their experience.

Levels can feel repetitive and lack visual variety, often appearing boxy and samey.
Limited weapon selection at a time can restrict strategic options during gameplay.
The minimal plot and simplistic level design may not provide enough depth for some players.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics feature a bright, colorful aesthetic with a clean, stylized design, reminiscent of neon visuals, though some players find the boxy geometry and repeated textures lead to a somewhat same-y experience across levels. While the visuals are generally crisp and clear, opinions vary on their simplicity, with some appreciating the intentional game design and navigability, while others may prefer more complexity. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their charm and alignment with the game's humor and gameplay.
- “The level geometry is boxier than its peers, but I'm a fan of the clean aesthetic, and levels remain very navigable and provide a good amount of challenge.”
- “Visuals are crisp and clear, and the game design is very intentional.”
- “Nice tron-like graphics, good gameplay, and a lot of interesting weapons to use.”
- “While I do like the bright, colorful aesthetic with lots of hard lines and neon lights, the levels do all feel a bit same-y with generally very boxy geometry and repeated textures.”
- “The level geometry is boxier than its peers, but I'm a fan of the clean aesthetic, and levels remain very navigable and a good amount of challenge.”
- “If you are not a fan of the neon aesthetic or feel like the graphics are too simplistic, don't let that dissuade you.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The gameplay in this title is characterized by engaging mechanics and a variety of imaginative weapons, offering a solid 6DOF shooting experience with short, dynamic levels. While some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in feedback, others appreciate the smart enemy AI and unique visual design that enhance the overall experience. Overall, it successfully pays homage to the genre while introducing meaningful innovations.
- “It's good to see the genre getting more love these days, and Zerograve is a fantastic little indie title that not only gets what made those games great, but even expands on the core gameplay in some small but meaningful ways.”
- “The levels may have a bit of cubist design that you might not expect from a modern game, but it makes up for it in spades with great gameplay and imaginative mechanics, enemies, and bosses.”
- “The gameplay feels nice and enemies are smart enough to give you a challenge.”
- “Decent gameplay, but it's too repetitive and gets boring fast.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally described as decent but unremarkable, effectively supporting the action without standing out. While some find it catchy, others note that it can become repetitive and dull over time. Overall, the sound design complements the gameplay, though it lacks distinctiveness.
- “The sound and music design are quite decent, servicing the action perfectly well.”
- “Catchy music too.”
- “If you liked Overload/Decent, you will like this; the controls and movement feel great, and the music is nicely stylized.”
- “The music kinda just hums along.”
- “Pew pew sound effects are serviceable for the game's theme, but it does get repetitive, as does the dull music.”
- “The sound and music design are also quite decent, with neither standing out but servicing the action perfectly well.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's story features a minimalistic plot that combines elements from various sources, such as battling an AI invader and reviving a pilot in crisis, reminiscent of retro games. Players control a battle drone navigating cyberspace to eliminate a hostile AI, with brief progress updates provided before each level. Despite its simplicity, the narrative has resonated with players, making it a personal favorite for many.
- “Having finished all of the available non-sandbox/arcade missions, I can say this game will remain a personal gem and favorite.”
- “On the other hand, the very minimal plot seems to have borrowed all of its ideas, combining the super agent fighting an AI invader like in Retrovirus and waking up a frozen pilot in a crisis like in Overload, then giving quick progress updates before each level to explain the surroundings.”
- “The basic story is that you control a battle drone through the inner cyberspace of a mainframe computer in order to purge a hostile AI (sorta like Tron).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game incorporates a subtle sense of humor that enhances its streamlined aesthetics, though further details would spoil the experience.
- “Despite the streamlined aesthetics, the game has a delightful sense of humor; saying more would be a spoiler.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the entire game.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions and absurd situations.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the optimization of the game is commendable, with users reporting smooth performance even on older systems. Players have achieved stable frame rates, such as 60fps at high resolutions, with only minor dips during intense action sequences.
- “Performance is generally good; I have an aging system with a Ryzen 5 1600 AF, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an AMD RX 580 8GB, and I could run Zerograve at a fairly rock solid 60fps at 32:9, 3840x1080 resolution with only some minor dips when the action got intense.”
- “I experienced no performance issues; the game plays nice and smooth.”