Zone 10

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Zone 10 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Core Reaction Studios and was released on July 22, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Zone 10 is an original take on the tower defense genre. In the game, you can mine asteroids to gain money and spend it on building and defending your own custom maze. The game takes place in deep-space where you command a spaceship that is in charge of defending a space station from attack. The game is divided up into two phases separated by a timer. The first being, "Explore", where yo…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Zone 10 offers a unique blend of tower defense and top-down shooter mechanics, providing a fun and challenging experience that keeps players engaged.
The game features a deep combat system and a captivating storyline set in a detailed post-apocalyptic world, encouraging exploration despite the dangers.
Players appreciate the strategic elements of the game, including maze design and resource management, which add depth and replayability.

The game's visual quality suffers due to the use of outdated retro pixel art, which detracts from the overall experience and feels below modern standards.
Controls can be unintuitive and sharp, making it difficult for some players to aim and navigate effectively, especially during combat.
The implementation of the game is criticized for being lackluster, with some players feeling that it does not meet the expectations of a polished PC title.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative building mechanics and the interactive "maze" feature, which allows players to design layouts and collect resources. These elements enhance the experience, setting it apart from traditional tower defense games.
- “I like the building mechanics and how the enemy ships can blow up your turrets.”
- “I quite liked the 'maze' mechanic this game has.”
- “The added elements of designing the maze and collecting resources offer new gameplay mechanics that elevate this game above other tower defense games.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art instead of modern PC graphics, which some users feel detracts from the overall experience. While there is hope for the developer's future projects, the current visual style is seen as a compromise due to budget constraints.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, blending modern aesthetics with a unique charm that sets it apart from other titles.”
- “The visual effects are impressive, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in a richly designed environment.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no 'maybe' option in Steam, unfortunately, but I hope to see more work from this developer, perhaps as part of a professional game development company that can make full use of their talents without needing to make budget or quality compromises like pixel art and 2D graphics.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, contributing to an enjoyable experience alongside its simple controls, making it a fun free-to-play title.
- “The music is pretty good, controls are simple enough, and I think this makes for an incredibly fun free-to-play game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is entirely free, which contrasts with the common criticism of games made with Gamemaker Studio being perceived as low-effort cash grabs.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”