ZIX

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ZIX is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Hidden IO and was released on September 18, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

ZIX IS IN EARLY ACCESS In the boundless cosmos, order is dull—but chaos is beautiful. Welcome to ZIX, a mind-bending VR roguelike where every run is a vivid hallucination, and every choice twists the fabric of reality. You are an Acolyte, an agent of cosmic entropy and devout servant of the insatiable deity known only as Zix. Your calling? Weaponize absurdity, embrace beautiful destruction,…

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and intuitive gesture-based weapon and movement controls that enhance immersion and combat fluidity in VR.
Smooth, fast-paced, and enjoyable roguelike gameplay with diverse playstyles, upgrades, and satisfying combat combos.
Strong multiplayer co-op experience that adds to the fun and replayability, supported by responsive and engaged developers.

The tutorial is overly long, unskippable, and can be frustrating for experienced VR players, negatively impacting the first impression.
Visuals are simple and repetitive, with some performance issues and lack of polish on some VR platforms like Index controllers.
Some combat mechanics and enemy variety feel underdeveloped or inconsistent, and bugs/issues like softlocks and control sensitivity remain.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Zix is praised for its fast-paced, energetic roguelike action combined with a unique and intuitive VR movement system, offering a wide variety of playstyles and fluid weapon-switching mechanics. Players enjoy the chaotic multiplayer experience, responsive controls, and satisfying combat involving guns, bows, swords, and special abilities, though some find the loop slightly repetitive. Overall, it provides a strong foundation with great replayability and fresh mechanics that stand out in the VR roguelike genre.
- “Zix is a surprisingly fun and refreshing VR action shooter that mixes fast-paced roguelike gameplay with a unique movement system and a wide variety of playstyles.”
- “Zix's core combat and movement gameplay are great fun, allowing you to throw yourself through the air and unleash attacks with swords, bows, guns, bombs, and more quickly and easily from your fingertips at any time.”
- “The gameplay is a fun mix of a free-movement platformer and bullet hell, featuring your normal array of pistols, a bow, a sword, and an extra mix of a shield and hand bombs.”
- “While the game is mostly fun, the gameplay loop feels a bit repetitive.”
- “The graphics are a little basic, with some flat lighting, but the gameplay and unique movement system more than make up for it.”
- “The gameplay loop reminds me of Dungeons of Eternity (Meta exclusive), but the movement is very different.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The graphics are generally simple and colorful, featuring a bright, surreal, and sometimes garish art style with imaginative enemy designs and well-thought-out maps. While some note repetitive or basic visuals with occasional stuttering on static assets, many appreciate the honest, vibrant presentation that suits the game's futuristic dungeon crawler vibe and VR motion controls. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the gameplay despite their simplicity.
- “The maps are well thought out and the visuals are even better.”
- “The visuals are vibrant, the enemies are distinct, and the overall presentation feels like a futuristic twist on a dungeon crawler.”
- “For an early access title fresh off its drop, it’s graphically impressive without melting your Quest.”
- “Very small game with simple graphics and unusual controls that is not optimized well - strafe left to right and you can see the stutter on static art assets.”
- “The graphics are a little basic, with some flat lighting, but the gameplay and unique movement system more than make up for it.”
- “What I don't really like is the graphics - they are a bit too simplistic to me.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
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The story aspect is generally considered weak and forgettable, with limited narrative depth. Additionally, the game feels primarily designed for Quest native use, and the overall early access state may contribute to the lack of a compelling story or strong player engagement.
- “Mainly because of the quest grade graphics.”
- “There is not much of a story or playerbase.”
- “The story is also forgettable.”
- “Mainly because of the Quest-grade graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Zix offers a compelling VR roguelike experience with fresh mechanics and a strong game loop that ensures high replayability. Its numerous levels and engaging boss fights, combined with a retro aesthetic, provide players with nearly unlimited replay value.
- “Overall, Zix is a great take on the VR roguelike genre with fresh mechanics, plenty of replayability, and a strong foundation that will continue to grow.”
- “There are plenty of levels with amazing boss fights all packaged in a retro feel for almost unlimited replay value.”
- “Mechanics and game loop: fun and challenging with great replayability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization is mixed, with generally good performance even in early access, but some stuttering occurs during certain movements due to less-than-ideal optimization of static assets.
- “The game performance is really good, even in early access.”
- “Very small game with simple graphics and unusual controls that is not optimized well - strafe left to right and you can see the stutter on static art assets.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable with no severe bugs impacting gameplay, offering enjoyable traversal and combat. However, some minor bugs are present currently, but they are expected to be addressed in future updates.
- “And the game is a little bit buggy at the moment, but hopefully these issues get resolved.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an excellent electronic genre soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “The music in the game is also great, sounding like it's a type of electronic genre of music.”
- “Music: absolutely stellar.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game shines through cooperative play, with funny moments arising from friends needing help and often dying when others fail to arrive in time. This dynamic adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the multiplayer experience.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Monetization in the game is limited to optional microtransactions for purely cosmetic skins priced at £3.79 each, with some skins also unlockable by completing the main campaign. This approach is generally well-received as it offers players a chance to support the developers without impacting gameplay.
- “There are microtransactions, however, they're limited to in-game skins that are purely cosmetic. Each skin costs £3.79, and there are two skins you can unlock by beating the main campaign. It's nice to have the option to further support the developers if able to.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game starts off engaging with cool moves but becomes tedious and repetitive after extended play.
- “The cool moves are neat for the first few times but become a bit tedious after many repeated runs.”