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Zolg

74%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
74% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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"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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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
music5 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features accurate controls and smooth movement, allowing for a good level of player control.
  • It has a minimalist art style that is visually appealing and fits well with the gameplay.
  • The game provides a decent challenge with interesting enemy designs and boss fights, making it engaging for players who enjoy retro-style shooters.
  • The player character feels sluggish compared to fast-moving enemies, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are significant technical issues, including bad hitbox detection and controller input problems, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The lack of a pause option and limited save points can make the game feel tedious and punishing at times.
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it lively, catchy, and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and bland. Many appreciate the atmosphere it creates, although a desire for a larger selection and more variety in the soundtrack is commonly expressed. Overall, while the music enhances the game's aesthetic for some, it falls short for others who find it tedious or unremarkable.

    • “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

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist retro art style, often described as clean and appealing, with a neon aesthetic that resonates with classic arcade visuals. While some players appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the visuals, others criticize them as lacking depth and beauty, comparing them unfavorably to more polished titles. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia but may not satisfy those seeking more intricate designs.

    • “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, some...”
    • “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

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and solid mechanics, featuring decent combat, level design, and a metroidvania element that enhances progression through power-ups. However, technical issues, particularly with controller support, detract from the experience, leading to frustration. Overall, while the gameplay may not be groundbreaking, it is executed well enough to provide an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the genre.

    • “The gameplay is good, the combat is good, levels and boss design is 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, Zolg demonstrates an increase in difficulty as the game progresses, and as the player gets more comfortable with the controls. 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

    The story aspect of the game is polarizing; while one user highlights a profound moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, another criticizes it for lacking any narrative depth, 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 non-binary individuals, has no story.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the thoughtful level design and well-distributed difficulty, which enhance replayability through challenging achievements and speedrun opportunities. The inclusion of various challenges, such as time and shots fired, further encourages players to revisit the game for a more engaging experience.

    • “The difficulty is distributed properly, the levels seem to have been made very thoughtfully, and while there are many redundant achievements, I think the most challenging ones are good for adding replayability, especially with the simple but fun bosses, speedrunable nature of the levels, and a certain quirky enemy type.”
    • “The achievements are designed around replayability with time and shots fired challenges that extend the life of the game.”
    • “The achievements are designed around replayability with time and shot fired challenges, which extend the life of the game.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel redundant and unexciting.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, citing clunky controls, poor graphics, and uninteresting enemies that contribute to a lackluster experience. The difficulty often feels artificially inflated, leading to a sense of monotony rather than challenge. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major detractor from the game's enjoyment.

    • “A tedious, clunky shooter with terrible graphics, awful music, and horrible controls. The grinding feels excessive, with boring enemies and bosses that add little to the experience.”
    • “The grinding in this game is mind-numbing, with repetitive tasks that offer no real reward or progression.”
    • “It's frustrating to spend hours grinding for minimal gains, making the gameplay feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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

    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 me 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.”

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