Zet Zillions

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 282 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Zet Zillions combines compelling deck building and a sweet Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic to really stand out amongst its peers.
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

94%
Audience ScoreBased on 282 reviews
gameplay55 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Zet Zillions features a unique art style and engaging animations that create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere.
  • The card fusing mechanic adds depth and variety to gameplay, allowing for creative strategies and combinations.
  • The humor and quirky characters enhance the overall experience, making it a fun and memorable game.
  • The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, including unresponsive controls and game-breaking glitches.
  • There is a lack of content and variety, with limited starting decks and repetitive gameplay after a few runs.
  • The progression system feels slow, making it difficult to unlock new cards and characters, which can lead to a sense of stagnation.
  • gameplay145 mentions

    The gameplay of "Zet Zillions" is characterized by its innovative mechanics, particularly the card fusion and population systems, which add depth and variety to the roguelike deckbuilding experience. Players appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay loop, vibrant art style, and humorous narrative, although some have noted issues with UI and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar elements with unique twists, making it a standout title in the genre.

    • “The gameplay is addicting, and it's so satisfying to clear levels.”
    • “The developers have found interesting ways to evolve your deck and added several unique mechanics that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.”
    • “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.”
  • story81 mentions

    The story in "Zet Zillions" is described as engaging and humorous, with a unique narrative structure that unfolds through each run, offering players a sense of progression and reward. While some players found the pacing to be uneven towards the end, the overall storytelling, character development, and voice acting were praised for their quality and charm, making it a standout feature in the roguelike deckbuilding genre. The combination of a captivating plot, interesting characters, and a stylish presentation contributes to a memorable gaming experience that encourages replayability.

    • “The characters, story, voice work, music, and overall aesthetic presentation are shockingly well-done for something I only know about due to randomly catching a trailer on the Latin American games showcase during Summer Game Fest.”
    • “The story is simple, the art style is beautiful, the characters are interesting, and Thanatos is an absolutely formidable titan.”
    • “The charming story, characters, and voice over are all such a pleasant little journey to go through.”
    • “The story keeps getting wilder and it has a lot of things that set it apart from other deck-building roguelikes.”
    • “Especially if you like 'Slay the Spire', 'Zet Zillions' adds very cool gimmicks, although for me the runs are a bit long and the story segments are annoying after a while.”
    • “But a run ending with no boss because of the story is probably lame after you set up a super sick deck.”
  • graphics76 mentions

    The graphics of "Zet Zillions" are widely praised for their unique and vibrant art style, drawing comparisons to popular anime like "Gurren Lagann" and "Kill la Kill." Reviewers highlight the captivating visuals, character designs, and engaging animations, which significantly enhance the overall gaming experience. While the art style is celebrated, some users noted issues with unfinished artwork and bugs that detract from the otherwise impressive aesthetic presentation.

    • “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 artwork is just amazing and the gameplay is really fun; I love the fusion mechanism in the game that stands out from other roguelike card games.”
    • “Overall, I really like the graphics and premise, but everything feels kinda 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 tons of room.”
  • music43 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, immersive, and dynamic qualities that enhance the overall gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as top-notch, featuring a blend of upbeat and atmospheric tracks that complement the game's vibrant art style and quirky characters. While some noted a limited selection of tracks, each song is considered fantastic and contributes significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere.

    • “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 SFX, music, and visual hit indicators.”
    • “The music selection is small, but each song is fantastic and makes me enter the tank faster than I can shoot synthetic life forms to strange faces.”
  • humor34 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its irreverent and quirky nature, featuring hilarious characters and witty dialogue that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of silly, juvenile jokes with clever scenarios, making it a standout aspect of the gameplay. While some may find the humor hit-or-miss, it generally adds a refreshing and entertaining layer to the game's innovative mechanics and engaging story.

    • “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.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the engaging progression system that enhances strength and unlockables after each death, others feel it lacks sufficient variety and depth typical of roguelikes. However, many highlight the fun strategy and card mechanics, contributing to a generally positive view of replayability.

    • “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.”
    • “Fun strategy and cards | excellent replayability | well worth the price.”
    • “I didn't stay because of a lack of replayability, playable characters, and deck strategies.”
    • “There is barely a sense of progression, variety, and replayability, which is a must for all roguelikes.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant graphics and an engaging soundtrack that blends upbeat and atmospheric tracks, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the memorable aesthetic, likening it to influences like Gurren Lagann, which contributes to the fun and immersive roguelite gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
    • “While the game has potential, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to create a captivating experience.”
    • “The environments are repetitive and fail to evoke any real sense of wonder or excitement.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance reported by many players, though some have encountered minor bugs and occasional map reloading. While the voice acting received mixed reviews, the game's functionality remains largely intact for most users.

    • “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.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game offers enjoyable gameplay, but it is marred by significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that affect card effects and overall functionality. Users recommend the game with caution due to its current high level of bugs.

    • “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.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive and repetitive, particularly noting the limited availability of starter decks, which can lead to a sense of stagnation after several hours of play. While the game has potential, the prolonged grinding may detract from the overall experience.

    • “Only 2 starter decks, with the second deck becoming available very late in the farming process.”
    • “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 watch Gurren Lagann while mindlessly grinding in Disgaea, wearing a Gainax grin all the while.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate that the game's monetization model reflects a commitment to quality and ongoing updates rather than a quick cash grab, indicating that the developers are passionate about their work. However, there is a desire for increased advertising to attract more players.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than rewarding them for their time and effort.”
    • “The in-game purchases are way too expensive, and it feels like you can't progress without spending real money.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is enhanced by a visually appealing art style reminiscent of popular anime, complemented by strong voice acting. The game's mechanics encourage exploration and experimentation, allowing players to discover over 1400 card combinations, which adds depth to character interactions and progression.

    • “The character development is incredibly engaging, with each character feeling unique and well-crafted. The depth of their backstories adds a rich layer to the gameplay experience.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game. Their growth is not just in stats but also in personality, making each interaction feel meaningful.”
    • “The voice acting and character design are top-notch, bringing the characters to life in a way that makes me invested in their journeys and relationships.”
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Critic Reviews

83% average critic score

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Play time

109hMedian play time
109hAverage play time
109-109hSpent by most gamers
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