Ziro
- May 27, 2010
- Kokakiki
- 142h median play time
Get on Steam"Ziro" is a Science Fiction Platformer game that can be played in single-player or multi-player mode. It offers an innovative puzzle-solving experience with varying levels of difficulty. Players control Ziro, the youngest member of the ancient order of Snowmen Earth guardians, as he tries to reconnect and help Mother Earth, which has been harmed by humans' misuse of advanced technology and natural resources. The game takes about 142 hours to beat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and challenging puzzle mechanics that provide a wealth of content with over 300 levels.
- Good sound design and graphics, with intuitive gameplay that appeals to casual puzzle gamers.
- Offers a unique twist on traditional puzzle games, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate math-based challenges.
- The game can become repetitive and tedious over time, leading to a loss of interest.
- Frequent glitches and bugs can disrupt gameplay, including issues with save files and level progression.
- Lack of flexibility in puzzle progression can lead to frustration, as players cannot skip difficult puzzles.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Ziro is characterized by its arithmetic-based mechanics, which some players find uninspired and reminiscent of other mobile games. While the game offers a variety of puzzles and intuitive controls, it suffers from bugs and a lack of engaging progression, leading to suggestions for shorter game modes and a more gradual introduction of new mechanics. Overall, it presents a simple yet enjoyable puzzle experience, though it could benefit from refinement and innovation.
“Ziro is an enjoyable and somewhat novel puzzle game that has surprisingly good sound design, intuitive gameplay, and a huge variety of puzzles to play through.”
“It should have a learning curve introducing new mechanics along the way and then applying them, but there shouldn't be huge leaps and, if there are, then it should provide you with some way to keep progressing.”
“Ziro is based around the mechanic of using arithmetic to calculate ahead of moves if a series of dice will match.”
“There is apparently a mechanic where numbers above 10 can be divided, but I tried it on the first level and it was bugged. Instead of having one die of twelve, it created one die of six, making the level unbeatable.”
“It is uninspired in its design, but at its core, it is a simple puzzle game with simple mechanics.”
“It should have a learning curve introducing new mechanics along the way and then applying them, but there shouldn't be huge leaps. If there are, it should provide you with some way to keep progressing.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being clunky and lacking depth, leading to minimal player investment in the plot. Additionally, technical glitches in the quest mode can hinder progress and affect the overall experience.
“The quest mode glitches occasionally, and if you aren't paying attention, it won't give you credit for some of the boards.”
“Superb puzzle game with a clunky backstory.”
“Zero plot investment.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are decent for the game's genre and feature a functional 3D pan of the playfield. Overall, the visuals, along with the sound and interface, contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some players expressing frustration with the puzzle mechanics.
“The graphics, sound, and interface for this game are all well done.”
“The graphics are also quite well done, allowing a 3D pan of the playfield with the right-click button.”
“The visuals were okay for what it is.”
“The graphics, sound, and interface for this game are all well done; it's just that I really dislike puzzle games that make me worried I'm going to make a mistake and be forced to restart.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in quest mode, leading some users to lower their overall scores and recommendations.
“There are enough glitches in this game that I am dropping my overall score to a 3/10 and changing my recommendation.”
“The quest mode glitches occasionally, and if you aren't paying attention, it won't give you credit for some of the boards.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable, but note that the grinding aspect can become repetitive and tedious over time.
“It is a fun enough puzzle game, but it also gets rather repetitive and tedious at times.”
