Zet Zillions

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In "Zet Zillions," pilot your planet-ship Baby Violence through vast space maps, searching for a new home for humanity. Use the unique fusion system to create chaos, overpopulate planets, and blow them up. With easy-to-learn mechanics and over 100 card combinations, build mega decks, strategize, and defeat colossal enemies in this story-driven roguelike deckbuilder.

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Play Modes

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

+12

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 566 reviews

gameplay110 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Zet Zillions features a unique art style and engaging humor that enhances the overall experience.
The card fusing mechanic adds depth and creativity to deck building, allowing for innovative strategies.
The game offers a fun and zany atmosphere, reminiscent of popular anime, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including unresponsive controls and game-breaking glitches.
There is a lack of content and variety in gameplay, leading to repetitive runs and limited deck-building options.
The progression system feels slow, with unlocks taking too long and not enough meaningful rewards for completing runs.

gameplay
290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Zet Zillions" is characterized by its innovative card fusion mechanic and unique population system, which add depth and variety to the roguelike deckbuilding experience. Players appreciate the engaging and accessible mechanics, vibrant art style, and humorous narrative, although some have noted issues with UI and occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on the genre, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and seasoned players, despite some minor clunkiness and a perceived lack of depth in certain areas.
- “Zet Zillions is a genuinely novel deckbuilder experience with catchy music, silly humor, and interesting gameplay.”
- “The fusion mechanic is so refreshing and adds tremendous depth to toy around with it.”
- “Its combination of accessible gameplay, unique art style, and humorous scenarios offers a refreshingly enjoyable experience that stands out in the crowded realm of digital card games.”
- “The card game and roguelike mechanics lack a level of depth that I see in other games.”
- “However, in my last two games I encountered bugs with the core mechanic of the game, when sometimes cards just simply refused to fuse or stack into each other, basically ruining hour-long runs.”
- “From barebones UI, clunky card handling and not much strategy in the gameplay, it feels like overambition ate this project over its development.”
story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The story in "Zet Zillions" is praised for its engaging and humorous narrative, which effectively complements the gameplay mechanics of the roguelike deckbuilder. While some players found the pacing to falter towards the end, the overall presentation—including voice acting and character development—was noted as surprisingly rich for the genre. Many reviewers appreciated the unique storytelling approach that unfolds with each run, making the experience feel fresh and rewarding.
- “The story of this game is, and I might be biased, phenomenal.”
- “The charming story, characters, and voice over are all such a pleasant little journey to go through.”
- “Incredible deckbuilder with a story that starts silly but gets quite captivating later on.”
- “The lil bit of the story I did pay attention to was amusing, but I just don't care, sorry, I want to fling digital cardboard.”
- “But a run ending with no boss because the story is probably lame after you set up a super sick deck.”
- “Especially if you like Slay the Spire, ZZ adds very cool gimmicks, although for me the runs are a bit long and the story segments are annoying after a while.”
graphics
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
44%
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The graphics of "Zet Zillions" are widely praised for their unique and vibrant art style, reminiscent of anime influences like "Gurren Lagann" and "Kill la Kill." Reviewers highlight the engaging character designs, captivating animations, and overall aesthetic presentation, which significantly enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users noted issues with unfinished artwork on certain cards, detracting slightly from the otherwise impressive visual appeal.
- “The art style and presentation are definitely the highlight here and worth the price of admission alone.”
- “Its captivating visuals, outstanding music, and innovative gameplay combine to create an experience that is both memorable and endlessly enjoyable.”
- “The unique art style immediately catches your eye, setting the tone for an adventure that's anything but tame.”
- “Overall, I really like the graphics and premise, but everything feels kind of unfinished or off.”
- “A lot of the card artworks are unfinished, and I can't finish the game because every time a bug ends my run.”
- “Good stuff, hopefully future patches add some updated artwork to those cards that are still half drawn, as well as add some actual lore and stuff to the pedia, because the same description for every planet is just not adding substance where there is a ton of room.”
music
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some noted a limited selection of tracks, each song is described as fantastic and well-suited to the game's vibrant atmosphere. Overall, the combination of great music, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay makes it a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The music is nothing short of mind-blowing, providing a dynamic and immersive backdrop to the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is a perfect blend of upbeat and atmospheric tracks that enhance the mood and intensity of each moment.”
- “The music in Zet Zillions is nothing short of amazing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is decent, a bit lacking on sound effects though.”
- “Little bit lack of impact and variety in terms of sound effects, music, and visual hit indicators.”
- “The art and music carry this game as the gameplay is fine.”
humor
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its unique, irreverent style, featuring quirky characters and hilarious scenarios that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the humor juvenile or hit-or-miss, many appreciate the clever writing and comedic elements that keep the gameplay engaging and entertaining. Overall, the combination of funny dialogue, absurd situations, and a whimsical art style makes it a standout in the digital card game genre.
- “The game is filled with hilarious scenarios and characters that keep you laughing as you navigate through various challenges.”
- “Its combination of accessible gameplay, unique art style, and humorous scenarios offers a refreshingly enjoyable experience that stands out in the crowded realm of digital card games.”
- “The irreverent humor is truly refreshing and the gameplay and story are like a shot of epinephrine.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the progression system that allows for stronger returns after each death, reminiscent of "Hades," others criticize the lack of variety and character options, which diminishes the overall replay value. Overall, it offers fun strategic elements and is considered worth the price, but it may not satisfy all roguelike enthusiasts seeking depth in replayability.
- “Fun strategy and cards | excellent replayability | well worth the price”
- “There is barely a sense of progression, variety, and replayability that is a must for all roguelikes.”
- “I didn't stay because of a lack of replayability, playable characters, and deck strategies.”
- “The game has an interesting progression system where each time you die, you come back stronger than before with new unlockables, thus providing a 'Hades' type of replayability.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay, creating a memorable experience. The soundtrack, featuring a mix of upbeat and atmospheric tracks, significantly enhances the mood and intensity, contributing to the overall enjoyment. Players particularly appreciate the unique aesthetic, likening it to the style of "Gurren Lagann."
- “It combines engaging gameplay, vibrant graphics, and a memorable atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is a perfect blend of upbeat and atmospheric tracks that enhance the mood and intensity of each moment.”
- “The music in Zet Zillions is nothing short of amazing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance reported by many players despite some minor bugs and the occasional need to exit and re-enter the map. While there are complaints about performance issues, most users found the game to run well with only minor, harmless glitches.
- “Occasionally you have to pop out of the map and re-enter it, but beyond that, the game runs smoothly.”
- “Some people are complaining about bugs and performance issues, but the game runs perfectly fine and I only had minor harmless bugs.”
- “The game runs perfectly fine and I only had minor harmless bugs.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, such as card effects not registering properly or applying incorrectly. While the gameplay is enjoyable, these bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to a cautious recommendation.
- “Gameplay is fresh and fun, but there are enough glitches to frustrate me.”
- “Buggy gameplay: sometimes card effects don't register until I play another card or end the turn, or they do nothing and get applied to another card, or the effects somehow change values.”
- “However, I can only recommend the game with a caveat: it is very, and I do mean very, buggy at the moment.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the limited number of starter decks and the delayed availability of the second deck lead to repetitive gameplay. After extensive grinding, many feel they have exhausted the game's offerings, resulting in a sense of monotony.
- “It's got good bones, but after 12 or so hours of intense grinding, I think I've seen what it has to offer.”
- “Makes me want to Clockwork Orange some Gurren Lagann while mindlessly grinding Disgaea, wearing a Gainax grin all the while.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game's monetization model is not exploitative, viewing it as a labor of love rather than a quick cash grab. The ongoing updates and passion behind the development contribute to a positive perception, though some users feel that increased advertising could help attract more players.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is enhanced by its impressive art style, reminiscent of popular anime like One Piece, and strong voice acting. Players are motivated to explore the depth of character interactions through a unique card game mechanic that allows for over 1400 combinations, encouraging repeated gameplay to discover new synergies.
- “The art style is very good, feels like it is inspired by the character design of One Piece or something. The voice acting is great as well, and the unique spin they give the mechanics of the card game makes me want to play more and more runs to find out all possible combos, as you can combine certain cards into new ones with over 1400 possible combinations!”