Zooma

About

Immerse in the universe of a magic mind-teaser in VR. Do you have what it takes to make your way through all the riddles and save the world in time? Check out what happens if you mix shooting, puzzles and classic match-three in virtual reality.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+17

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, making it a great choice for casual gamers and VR beginners.
It successfully brings the classic Zuma gameplay into a 3D VR environment, enhancing the nostalgic feel with immersive graphics and controls.
The game features a good variety of levels and challenges, with the potential for replayability as players strive for higher scores and completion of all stages.

Some players have reported bugs that prevent levels from completing or cause the game to freeze, impacting the overall experience.
The game can feel repetitive after a while, with some levels lacking significant variation in design and challenge.
The DLC pricing has been criticized as being too high for the amount of content offered, leading to concerns about the game's value.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The gameplay is centered around a fun and engaging match-3 mechanic, enhanced by VR elements that provide a unique perspective and intensity, especially in later levels. While some users noted that the mechanics can be wonky and the overall design may feel dull, many praised the polished execution and enjoyment derived from the gameplay, including the use of power-ups that add variety. Overall, it offers a solid and enjoyable experience for fans of casual puzzle games.
- “What a fantastic evolution of the match-three zooma type mechanic.”
- “A really fun VR take on some classic gameplay.”
- “Absolutely wonderful VR puzzle game, needs work on the menus etc., but the actual gameplay is remarkably polished and translates well into a VR world.”
- “The game mechanics are quite wonky.”
- “Everything from the level design, sound, and mechanics are very dull.”
- “Very high quality and free casual game, basically old Zuma gameplay in VR.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
10%
20%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their smoothness and high polish, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While the overall aesthetic is appealing, some users noted a mismatch between the art styles of the guns and the environments. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay, making it both entertaining and visually appealing.
- “Very nice and smooth graphics.”
- “I'm sure a lot of people know where this game got its name from ;p but honestly it's an amazing game, the graphics are fantastic, and the concept is simple yet so entertaining that it's hard to quit.”
- “Graphics are highly polished, awesome music, very easy to get into.”
- “My only nitpick is that the guns don't go well with the environments; they are in a different art style.”
- “Not many graphics options.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players are highly engaged with the story, often finding themselves immersed in the available missions and expressing a desire for additional content and quests. The narrative seems to effectively capture interest, leading to extended play sessions.
- “I was going to try it for a little bit and ended up playing all the available missions :)”
- “I hope more levels are added and maybe a quest port is made.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received criticism for lacking performance settings tailored for low-end PCs and laptops, which limits accessibility for players. Additionally, the user interface appears to be primarily designed for VR, leaving non-VR users without a distinct experience.
- “My low playtime is due to the fact I usually play offline with everything closed to maximize performance. I'd like to see more from this developer.”
- “There's little to no settings to boost the performance for low-end PCs/laptops, and the UI feels like it's meant to be only for VR; there's no unique UI for the non-VR version.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its unique environments, each offering distinct challenges and ambient sounds that enhance the overall experience. Players recommend exploring all available environments to fully appreciate the immersive atmosphere.
- “I would highly recommend buying the other 3 environments; they all come with unique challenges like underwater, walls, and balls looping behind you, plus they each have their own ambient sounds and atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere and does what it sets out to do.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game offers substantial replay value with numerous levels and a low difficulty setting for casual play, allowing players to focus on achieving high scores. However, some users suggest that introducing additional color options for the balls could enhance replayability by increasing the challenge without requiring significant development effort.
- “All around a solid game with tons of replay value, and plenty of levels early on with a low difficulty if you just feel like relaxing and trying to beat a high score.”
- “I think it would be easy to add some better replayability by having an option to play with 4, 5, or 6 colors of ball (yellow, purple, cyan) which significantly increases the difficulty for almost no extra code.”
- “I think it would be easy to add better replayability by having an option to play with 4, 5, or 6 colors of balls (yellow, purple, cyan), which would significantly increase the difficulty for almost no extra code. Maybe it's already there and I didn't look hard enough or get enough stars.”
- “The game lacks variety in its levels, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you complete the main objectives, there isn't much incentive to play again, as the experience feels the same each time.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its great soundtrack, complementing the polished graphics and engaging levels, making it easy for players to immerse themselves in the experience.
- “It has a great soundtrack and awesome levels.”
- “Graphics are highly polished, awesome music, very easy to get into.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the emotional impact of the game is significantly enhanced by immersive VR elements, particularly noting how the experience of interacting with the environment, such as balls emerging from a track, creates a strong sense of engagement and satisfaction.
- “The first level that had the balls come out from a track under me is what really made me feel like this is perfect for VR.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; I felt so connected to the characters.”
- “Every choice I made had a profound impact on the narrative, making me reflect on my own life decisions.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game runs smoothly with Windows Mixed Reality (WMR), indicating a stable performance overall.
- “Runs great with WMR.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a stable gameplay experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted as both funny and well-executed, effectively capturing the essence of the classic arcade experience in a virtual reality format.
- “A funny and well-done VR recreation of the classic arcade.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”