Zack Zero

**Zack Zero (2013)** I restarted *Zack Zero* after a few hours because I had missed something important along the way, which caused me to get stuck. After restarting, I finally managed to get past that section. Before that, I had already put several hours into the game, so I’ve spent quite a bit of time with it. The core of the game is about collecting **orbs**: these let you upgrade your **suit**, become stronger, and unlock more options in combat. You have different powers at your disposal that you can cleverly chain into **combos** against enemies, which makes the fights surprisingly fun. It’s also definitely worth exploring every path and side route. You’ll regularly find **treasures**, although they’re mainly **collectibles**—they don’t really boost your stats, but they do give you that satisfying “found everything!” feeling. Another thing I’ve noticed is the nice **variety in the levels**, which keeps the game from feeling repetitive for too long. Genre-wise, I’d describe it so far as an **action platformer**. Visually, it’s fairly **simple**, but it still looks more than good enough for me. The **audio** is fine—nothing bad, but also not something particularly memorable. The **gameplay**, on the other hand, is a real strong point—it simply feels smooth and fun to play. All in all, I really enjoyed the game and finished it. According to *HowLongToBeat*, the game should take around **4 to 6 hours** to complete, And for **€2.99** (not on sale), it’s honestly **more than worth the money**. *Trading Cards *Achievements