This game is retro and modern in all the right ways of each. It's arcadey with a stark emphasis on its smooth gameplay and replayability, yet its visuals are crisp and the controls are tight. The lower-poly graphics aren't just for nostalgia; they help to keep things visually distinct, allowing the game to throw more stuff at you without feeling muddied. I'm always looking forward to new levels!
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About the Game
Ex-Zodiac is a fast-paced rail shooter with a stylized look reminiscent of early 90's 3D games. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
FEATURING:
- A retro, colourful, low-poly visual style
- 11 main levels and 6 bonus levels currently (more than 12 will be available after full release)
- Major bosses at the end of each level, each piloted by a member of the Zodiac
- A 16-bit style soundtrack by +TEK combining FM and wavetable synthesis
- Barrel rolls
CONTROLS:
This game plays best using an Xinput compatible analogue controller (Xbox, PS4 etc), however digital devices can be used too, such as a D-pad or keyboard (analogue is definitely the way to go, though!). The controls are also re-mappable.
CREDITS:
Code, Design, Art, Sound Effects: Ben Hickling (MNKY)
Music: +TEK
Published by Pixeljam
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User Reviews
It’s classic star fox with monkeys and space harrier mixed in. 100% worth picking up and as a bonus it runs absolutely flawlessly on Linux and Mac too.
Love the music, love the look, love the gameplay and it's definitely still a bit of a challenge. As an OG Star Fox fan you have to play this. I only have a few suggestions: 1. the maps could be parted out into campaigns (I'm sure that's being considered once the levels are all done), 2. the chatter text can be slower so I could read it.
I feel so bad for letting this game collect dust in my steam library. Don't be like me! This is an absolute gem that wears its Star Fox inspiration porudly on its sleeve while improving many of the systems and telling a very fun soft sci-fi story. With faithful graphics that always feel accurate to the SNES starfox era even when they do things that the console cpuld never achieve, snappy controls, a good deal of variety, and all-time great music, this is absolutely not one to miss.
I do not know where to begin with this game. It's OBVIOUSLY not finished yet, but TIS A GEM STILL TRULY! Like this game off the top of my head is my go to example as to WHY a piece of art can be a masterpiece BEFORE IT IS EVEN FINISHED! How would I describe Ex-Zodiac to a friend if I was forced to on the spot? Okay here goes... it's like if Star Fox from the SNES was written and developed by an underpaid team of bisexual girls who MAY or MAY NOT be brave enough to say "INTERSEX/TRANS/FUTA RIGHTS" or something? I DON'T KNOW but that's the kind of ENERGY this game has. Pixeljam is a fun publisher, and MNKY is a cute Dev Team or Developer and I have spent my money VERY WELL on this COMPLETELY UNDERRATED GEM. Like if your precious memories of the SNES STAR Fox seemed just a little too ASEXUAL GAY BOY SHONEN and instead you wanted your SNES STAR FOX to be more DYSTOPIAN SHOJO/SEINEN than THIS GAME IS EFFING PERFECT FOR YOU! Frankly I must be a BIT too old for this game to hit the a...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 1 Ghz CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Drivers with support for OpenGL 2.1
- Storage: 500 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Ex-Zodiac cost?
Ex-Zodiac costs $5.99. Currently 50% off!
What are the system requirements for Ex-Zodiac?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or higher Processor: 1 Ghz CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Drivers with support for OpenGL 2.1 Storage: 500 MB available space
What platforms is Ex-Zodiac available on?
Ex-Zodiac is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Ex-Zodiac worth buying?
Ex-Zodiac has 83% positive reviews from 6 players.
When was Ex-Zodiac released?
Ex-Zodiac was released on Jul 21, 2022.
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