Zeroptian Invasion

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"Zeroptian Invasion" is a pixelated shoot-em-up game with chiptune music, inspired by classics like Space Invaders and Galaga. It features a CRT filter, challenging gameplay, and unique levels with a variety of enemies and bosses. The game boasts 1-bit pixel art aesthetics and a memorable OST with unique songs for each area.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and smooth gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters with a modern twist.
It features unique mechanics, distinct enemies, and a great chiptune soundtrack that enhances the retro vibe.
The CRT effect and overall aesthetic successfully evoke nostalgia, making it a delightful homage to retro gaming.

Players cannot hold down the shoot button, which can be frustrating, and movement is limited to left and right only.
If the game is turned off, all progress is lost, which may deter some players looking for more accessibility options.
The primary weapon does not change throughout the game, which can lead to a lack of variety in gameplay.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is straightforward yet engaging, following a classic invaders-style format where players shoot aliens, collect power-ups, and navigate distinct levels with unique mechanics and bosses. While it features simple controls, such as shooting one bullet at a time, the game offers a challenging and addictive experience enhanced by a chiptune soundtrack and vibrant visuals. Overall, players appreciate the blend of simplicity and difficulty, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “It features unique sprites, unique mechanics which change depending on what level you are on, and unique bosses.”
- “The gameplay is simple, featuring a ship that shoots one bullet at a time, and can collect three different power-ups as you fight your way through a number of surprisingly distinct worlds, each with their own enemies and bosses.”
- “Albeit hard, it's pretty addictive when you like to destroy aliens for a while, enjoying a good chiptune soundtrack and arcade gameplay.”
- “Gameplay does follow quite closely to almost any invaders type game, so it's shoot the aliens, collect power-ups, and avoid the enemy bullets to progress to the next level. There are some nice large bosses to deal with as well, but it's all pretty straightforward.”
- “The gameplay is simple, featuring a ship that shoots one bullet at a time and can collect three different power-ups as you fight your way through a number of surprisingly distinct worlds, each with their own enemies and bosses.”
- “Gameplay is quite basic and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive after a short while.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game has received high praise, particularly for its well-crafted chiptune soundtrack that enhances the nostalgic arcade experience. Reviewers, including musicians, commend the quality and variety of the soundtracks, noting that they improve as players progress. Overall, the music is described as addictive and a standout feature that complements the gameplay.
- “Sound-wise, this is my area of expertise as I'm a musician. A really good effort has been made to create a chiptune soundtrack, which isn't as easy as it sounds in today's market. I've got to say it's rather good, and it gets better the further you get into the game. The sound effects are also of a high standard.”
- “Albeit hard, it's pretty addictive when you like to destroy aliens for a while, enjoying a good chiptune soundtrack and arcade gameplay.”
- “This game is pure nostalgia for a few bucks, featuring a lovely 8-bit music soundtrack. I stumbled upon this game purely by coincidence.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The graphics are well-designed and evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 80s games, featuring a single color palette that is both visually appealing and well-executed. The inclusion of a CRT filter enhances the retro aesthetic, making it a fitting tribute to its inspirations. Overall, the graphics are praised for their size, movement, and design quality.
- “Now onto the game, the graphics are as you would expect but they look good, albeit just a single color. They are of a good size, move very well, and are very well designed, not looking out of place in the early 80s.”
- “The graphics are as you would expect, but they look good, albeit just a single color. They are of a good size, move very well, and are very well designed; they wouldn't look out of place in the early 80s.”
- “The graphics, likewise, are reminiscent of the games that inspired it, and the CRT filter is the icing on the cake.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game boasts high replayability, as players are motivated to return and improve their scores. Completing all levels takes about 45 minutes, making it accessible for multiple playthroughs.
- “I believe that the game is replayable as it encourages you to play it again to achieve a better score than before.”
- “Beating all of the levels doesn't take too long (roughly 45 minutes if you die a few times), but the game offers a high replayability.”
- “The game encourages you to play it again to achieve a better score than before, making it highly replayable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing unplayable performance issues beyond level 4, with players reporting excessively fast gameplay that necessitates limiting the frame rate to 36 fps for a manageable experience.
- “The performance of the game is a major issue; I found it completely unplayable after level 4 because it runs far too fast. I had to limit the speed to 36 fps just to make it manageable.”
- “The game's optimization is severely lacking, making it impossible to enjoy past level 4 due to the excessive speed. I had to cap the frame rate to 36 fps to even play.”
- “After reaching level 4, the game becomes unplayable due to its rapid pace. I had to reduce the frame rate to 36 fps to make it somewhat enjoyable.”