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Z

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Release Date: March 21, 1996

Strategy, RTS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

A real-time strategy that takes players to the world of the future, where they take part in a war waged between two sides of robots: Red and Blue.

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Z is... a real-time wargame in a totally free environment, unhampered by discrete turns or dull hex grids. A hair-raising race for territory and resources as you attempt to crush your opponent completely before he overpowers you. An intuitive control interface - no need to wade through a large and boring manual, just pick up and play. Super smooth multidirectional scrolling. Twenty challenging levels played over five deadly planets each with a unique terrain ranging from frozen Arctic wastes to nightmarish lands of fire and lava.

Z has... robot soldiers with individual personalities which determine how they react to different situations and how effectively they carry out your orders - will they chicken and run, or march gung-ho into the jaws of hell itself? Six robot types with unique personalities and their own weapons, ranging from humble rifles to machine guns and antitank missile launchers. Robots perform up to 40 different actions, created with an incredible 2000 frames of animation. Eleven types of hardware for your robots to control, from tanks, jeeps and armoured personnel carriers to gattling guns and missile launchers. Many different buildings, including factories, radar and repair installations, to capture and control.

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Z Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
486DX2 66MHz, 8MB RAM .

Ratings

Game Ratings for Z Video Game.

76%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (1,398)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Nostalgic Appeal: Many users appreciate the nostalgia associated with the game, recalling fond memories from their childhood.
  • Unique Gameplay Mechanics: The game emphasizes territory control rather than resource management, which is seen as refreshing compared to other RTS games.
  • Humor and Personality: The quirky cutscenes and humorous interactions among robotic units add character and charm to the game.
  • Fast-Paced Action: Players enjoy the immediate and frantic gameplay that requires quick decision-making and active engagement.
  • Challenging AI: Some users noted that the AI can be aggressive and challenging, providing a good level of difficulty.

The main cons of the game

  • Poor Port Quality: The game is criticized as a bad port of a mobile version, with many technical issues such as low frame rates, bugs, and unresponsive controls.
  • Pathfinding Issues: Users frequently mention problems with unit pathfinding, where units get stuck or take illogical routes.
  • Lack of Features: The absence of multiplayer support, skirmish mode, and custom settings (like music volume or game speed) is a significant disappointment for many players.
  • Technical Glitches: Reports of crashes, resolution issues, and bugs that affect gameplay experience are common.
  • Clunky Interface: The user interface is described as outdated and unintuitive, making the game less enjoyable.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Original Game Bundling: Many users express disappointment that the original DOS version or better ports (like Z 95) are not included or accessible.
  • Multiplayer Mode: The lack of a multiplayer mode, which was a defining feature of the original game, is heavily criticized.
  • Skirmish Mode: Users miss the standard skirmish mode against AI, which was present in the original release.
  • Customizable Settings: Players wanted more options for adjusting game speed, resolution, and audio settings, which are either limited or absent.
  • Improved AI: While some find the AI challenging, others feel it lacks the depth and consistency of the original version.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Z" retains its charm and unique gameplay, the technical shortcomings and lack of modern features have led to mixed reviews among players.

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8.6

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