Underplayed Gems

Zero Wing (2023)

Zero Wing cover
Developer
Bitwave Games, Toaplan
Publisher
Clear River Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.4 of 5, 83 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Classic arcade shooter action with fast scrolling and demanding reflexes, now with a beginner mode for modern accessibility.

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What players say

Players mostly recommend Zero Wing for its nostalgic meme value and solid port features like rewind and auto-dodge. Many find the game very difficult with fast bullets and cheap homing shots, though split on whether the seizer beam mechanic adds much. The music is a point of disagreement, with some calling it worse than the Genesis original.

Screenshots

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