Zolg

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Zolg is a single player shooter game. It was developed by rob1221 and was released on December 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Zolg is a top-down shooter with minimalist graphics, featuring six bosses and numerous enemies to battle. Collect five power-ups to aid you in combat and unlock 40 achievements for varying levels of difficulty. Explore the game with WASD + mouse controls or use a controller, which can be customized in the main menu."

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Zolg features a fun and challenging gameplay experience with tight controls and engaging mechanics.
The minimalist neon graphics and retro style create a visually appealing atmosphere that many players enjoy.
The game offers a good amount of replayability with achievements and power-ups that enhance the overall experience.

The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes and clunky controls that can detract from the enjoyment.
Technical issues, such as poor hitbox detection and lack of a pause option, can lead to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Some players find the game repetitive and lacking depth, making it less engaging over time.

music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it lively and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and bland. Although the soundtrack is described as catchy and fitting the game's aesthetic, many users express a desire for a larger selection and variety. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, its looping nature detracts from the experience for some players.
- “The music in the game is quite lively and very prominent.”
- “This game is actually decently challenging and provides good quality music and atmosphere.”
- “The music, though it does tend to loop constantly except upon area change, is actually enjoyable and catchy.”
- “The music and sound are bland.”
- “The music is often in loop.”
- “The music is techno, but it kinda repeats and repeats.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist retro art style, often described as clean and appealing, with a focus on neon and vector graphics. While some players appreciate the simplicity and consistency of the visuals, others criticize them as clunky or reminiscent of a low-budget project. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel but may not satisfy all players in terms of beauty and depth.
- “The cleanliness of the lines, the minimalist approach to visuals, the fact that information is well conveyed through visuals… that’s all grand!”
- “Graphically, this game has a cool neon old-school style to it, and some nice music, so that's pretty decent. Also, some of the enemy designs are just superb.”
- “The game is beautifully simple; the controls, graphics, and mechanics all work well together.”
- “A tedious clunky shooter with terrible graphics, awful music, horrible controls (arrows on the keyboard and the mouse (arrows!)), boring enemies and bosses, some cheap difficulty for the sake of difficulty.”
- “I bought this game twice because of the graphics but have each time forgotten why I refunded it.”
- “The graphics and mechanics will convince you that this is someone's first video game from their high school computer science project.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and solid mechanics, featuring decent combat, level design, and a mix of twinstick shooter and metroidvania elements. However, technical issues, particularly with controller input, detract from the experience, leading to frustration. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and well-executed, it lacks innovation and can feel repetitive at times.
- “The gameplay is good, the combat is good, levels and boss design are good; it's a solid game, definitely worth the money.”
- “Gameplay in itself is pretty decent; you start out with a tiny health bar, slow speed, and no shield, and gain abilities as you progress and collect power-ups.”
- “Despite the simplicity in the levels and enemies, the game demonstrates an increase in difficulty as it progresses, and the addition of mouse control as well as the WASD keys really makes for some interesting and fun gameplay.”
- “If there were no gameplay issues and the presentation of the game was more weighty, then I might’ve actually really enjoyed the game - enough to be willing to give it the legendary point - but, alas, it was not so.”
- “It was extremely frustrating that the game stopped properly recognizing controller input ever so often during gameplay.”
- “For instance, on multiple occasions the left stick (movement) input was reversed when gently manipulating the stick, making it necessary to stop gameplay (thereby losing progress) and reconfigure the controller input.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story aspect of the game is polarizing; while one user highlights a profound moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, another notes the absence of a narrative, describing it as a minimalist experience with no story.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This minimalist game, ladies, gentlemen, and bees, has no story.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, exacerbated by clunky controls, poor graphics, and uninteresting enemies. The difficulty often feels artificially inflated, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment during gameplay.
- “A tedious, clunky shooter with terrible graphics, awful music, and horrible controls. The use of arrow keys and mouse for movement feels outdated. The enemies and bosses are boring, and the difficulty seems artificially inflated for no good reason.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like a chore rather than an engaging experience. The repetitive tasks and lack of meaningful rewards make it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The grind is relentless and feels more like a punishment than a challenge. It detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game and makes progress feel unearned.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by high-quality music, contributing to a decently challenging experience that immerses players effectively.
- “This game is actually decently challenging and provides good quality music and atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be genuinely funny, highlighting its effective use of humor throughout the gameplay experience.
- “This game is hilarious! The humor is spot on and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing in this game is perfect, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that achievements centered around time and shot challenges effectively extend its longevity and encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The achievements are designed around replayability, featuring time and shot challenges that extend the life of the game.”
- “Each playthrough offers new experiences, making it easy to dive back in for another round.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
- “The achievements are designed around replayability with time and shot-fired challenges that extend the life of the game.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to replay it, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”