
“Z”, the classic Real Time Strategy Game by the Bitmap Brothers. Fans of this classic strategy title are in for a real treat. Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z.
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Z NEEDS YOU!-Not rly:P This is NOT the same game that was released on DOS and Win 95 back in the day. * The controls are changed (for the worst). * The general gameplay has ever so slightly changed. * The game is significantly easier than it was. * The AI in general seems dumbed down a lot. * The interface has been changed for the worst.
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The classic Z was a great game. This version, not so much. The increased resolution is nice and it does have some nice features like buttons to split groups and to select certain types of units or buildings, but also drawbacks like the minimap covering the bottom right of the screen leading to no way to scroll so that you can see or target something in the very bottom right of the map. There are also weird UX choices such as mouse wheel not working on scrollable menus or text, ESC key not backing out of menus but being equivalent to clicking quit mission or even quit game and then confirming exit prompts instead of the sane thing of backing out of them. Alt-tabbing away and back sometimes causes it to spaz out too, so the devs failed even basic full-screen window app tutorial. The unit AI is somehow worse than the DOS original too. Units are bumping up against obstacles and getting stuck instead of blowing them up even when they have the weapons for it, refuse to enter APCs or get stuck running around infront of enemies instead of firing at them. And the difficulty settings seem to affect unit hitpoints or hit chance instead of just tactics, not how I remember the original. They've also messed up some of the maps, like some bridges that should start broken don't and such. The worst part tho is it does not have the Z95 expansion missions, or a mission editor, or any of the things the devs initially promised with the game. That broken promise is enough reason for me to say "DONT BUY", instead download the original Z95 with the modern windows patch, or the community Zod Engine remake. The original classic's devs deserved your money, and their modern heirs could've earned it too if they stuck to their word, but sadly it turned out they're just IP squatters that want money for nothing.
Download the ZOD engine instead. this is the worst version of the game.
The game that started it all for me. My dad bought this game for me about 30 years ago, and it was one of the first PC games I can remember playing. Pure nostalgia. Thanks dad. You are the best!
I remember seeing this game's big box version at a relative when I was a kid but I never got to play it. I always thought that robot looked cool on the cover. I bought it recently and my god I'm having a blast with this one. I wish I got to play this much sooner.
As usual, the gameplay is tight and i almost had a heart attack.
[h1][b]🎮 Reseña de Z[/b][/h1] [h2]Resumen del Juego[/h2] Z es ese híbrido de Acción + Estrategia en tiempo real que viene directo de los años 90 a recordarte que antes no te “llevaban de la manita”: te tiraban al campo de batalla, te daban robots con mala actitud y te decían “conquista o llora”. Todo en 2D retro/pixelado, con un ritmo más agresivo de lo que muchos RTS modernos se atreven a tener. La propuesta es simple y deliciosamente cruel: controlar territorios, mover unidades y pelear por el mapa con una vibra de comedia cínica. Es un clásico que se siente como café cargado: no busca ser moderno, busca ser efectivo… y un poco insolente. Primera impresión: “Qué bonito se ve lo retro… ah, ya me mataron”. Y sí, esa mezcla de rapidez + decisiones tácticas sigue funcionando, aunque el juego no va a fingir que está diseñado para tu paciencia. [h2]Lo Bueno y lo No Tan Bueno (Modo: Conquista y Chirridos Metálicos)[/h2] Lo Bueno: ✅ ⚔️ Mezcla de Acción + Estrategia con ritmo rápido: aquí no se “tortuguea”, aquí se invade. ✅ 🤖 Identidad noventera fuerte: robots, humor negro y vibra de clásico sin pedir perdón. ✅ 🏆 25 logros de Steam: suficiente zanahoria para que vuelvas por “una misión más”. ✅ 🃏 Cromos y tablas de clasificación: el combo perfecto para competir y farmear ego. ✅ 👤 Enfoque claro en un jugador: diseñado para que te pelees contigo mismo y tus decisiones. Lo No Tan Bueno: ❌ 👥 Comunidad miniatura: 4 jugadores actuales… básicamente un “lan party” fantasma. ❌ 🧓 Retro de verdad: si esperas comodidades modernas, aquí te reciben con un “no es mi problema”. ❌ 🧠 Exigente por naturaleza: el juego no negocia; o aprendes estrategia rápida o te reciclan. ❌ 🎯 Competencia en tablas de clasificación limitada: con poca gente, a veces se siente más “ranking del barrio” que liga mundial. [h2]Tabla de Evaluación[/h2] [table] [tr][th]Aspecto[/th][th]Puntuación (0-10)[/th][th]Comentario[/th][/tr] [tr][td]Jugabilidad[/td][td]8[/td][td]Rápida, táctica y con mala leche: justo como debe ser.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Dificultad / IA[/td][td]7[/td][td]Aprietas mal una decisión y te pasan por encima.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Contenido[/td][td]6[/td][td]Cumple, pero no presume variedad infinita.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Gráficos / Video[/td][td]7[/td][td]2D retro/pixelado con encanto, no con músculo.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Historia[/td][td]6[/td][td]Funcional: excusa para que los robots se odien.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Ambientación[/td][td]7[/td][td]Años 90 destilados: mecánica, cínica y directa.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Efectos (VFX)[/td][td]6[/td][td]Claritos y cumplidores, sin fuegos artificiales modernos.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Música[/td][td]6[/td][td]Acompaña bien; no esperes que te cambie la vida.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Voces[/td][td]5[/td][td]No es el gancho principal y se nota.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Diversidad[/td][td]5[/td][td]Robots peleando: más “metal” que variedad.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rendimiento[/td][td]8[/td][td]Ligero y estable: corre como si aún fuera 1996.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rejugabilidad[/td][td]6[/td][td]Logros + rankings ayudan, pero la comunidad no empuja.[/td][/tr] [tr][td][b]Total Puntuaciones (Muy Bueno)[/b][/td][td][b]6.4[/b][/td][td]Clásico sólido: divertido, brusco y sin filtro.[/td][/tr] [/table] [h2]Conclusión (Muy Bueno)[/h2] Z es un clásico de Estrategia/Acción que todavía muerde: rápido, agresivo y con personalidad. No intenta caerte bien; intenta que juegues mejor. Y eso, hoy, es casi controversial… porque muchos juegos prefieren darte una estrellita por respirar. Ahora, seamos cruelmente honestos: con 4 jugadores activos, la “vida social” del juego está más tranquila que un museo entre semana. Aun así, las 1148 recomendaciones totales dicen lo obvio: esto tiene legado, y a quien le entra, le entra fuerte. ¿Vale la pena? Si te gusta lo retro, lo táctico y que el juego te trate como adulto funcional (o al menos lo intente), sí. Si necesitas tutoriales eternos y abrazos, mejor busca otro campo de batalla. [h3]Recomendación de Compra (Recomendado con reservas)[/h3] Puntuación Total: 6.4/10 Número de jugadores activos al momento de hacer esta review: 4 Descuento máximo registrado: N/A Veredicto: [i]Muy Bueno: un clásico duro, rápido y con carácter… pero con comunidad mínima.[/i] Si lo tuyo es la estrategia en tiempo real con sabor noventero y no te asusta jugar principalmente en solitario, Z cumple y entretiene. Solo no esperes que el multiverso de jugadores aparezca mágicamente: aquí vienes por el clásico, no por la multitud.
I couldn't believe my eyes that this game was here. I bought it to finally play it with the in-game videos. The feeling is the same. Same breathtaking cute graphic. Sounds and the hilarious comments from robots. Same proven units. It is cute, funny, sarcastic and a blitzkrieg like hell. I felt the same joy as back then when I played it, perhaps in 96. Everyone that feels a little nostalgic about it, I can only recommend. It is still the same gem. And for modern gamers it is a gem in the rough. This is a master piece that aged like the best of vines. 11 out of 10.
Supergood Classical Fun Game - Great childhood rememberance and aged pretty well Hope everyone still enjoys it as much as I do! Have fun. :)
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