There is indeed a one-more-game pull to Zotrix's gameplay and if you're willing to take apart its mission-based structure as slices of a cake, there is a somewhat commendable attraction to the way its resource and upgrade management system plays out like a carrot dangling on a stick.
Zotrix2015
Zotrix
2015 Ocean Media59Mediocre
Playtime
ModerateTypically 10 hours
Playable on
Available on
- $9.99
- $12.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- July 24, 2015
- Developer
- ZeroBit Games
- Publisher
- Ocean Media
- Themes
Overview
Zotrix is a modern take on the classic arcade shooter. The game introduces resource trading economy and system of upgrades between number of space stations bringing the classic experience into modern generation. Aliens are attacking and Solar Division Command needs You!
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Reception
Press55
Players58
MediocreMediocre- Metacritic57from 8 reviews
- OpenCritic53from 7 reviews
Overall, the music definitely increased the enjoyability of Zotrix.
Zotrix could've been a spectacular homage to old-school shooters had the developers focused on tighter controls and a simpler menu interface. As it stands, though, it's deeply flawed, though some players will find mileage out of it due to its vast offerings and spectacular soundtrack. Give it a try before you buy if you can, just to see if the test...
Zotrix really is the game incarnation of the old adage "jack of all trades, master of none".
There have been a lot of retro games over the last few years, but I have found the ones that tend to be the most successful are the ones that blend in some sort of modern convention. In this case, the resource system that allows for ship improvement is easily the best part of what is otherwise a solid if unspectacular shooting game. If you enjoy a good...