Underplayed Gems

Hit Zero: Chronos (2020)

Hit Zero: Chronos cover
Developer
ZHANG FAN
Publisher
SHEN JIAWEI
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A kinetic arcade shooter where you surgically navigate bullet-time to pick off enemies with crisp, physics-driven feedback.

fast-pacedviolenttime-bendingarcade-likeminimalistsatisfyingskill-based

What players say

Players say Hit Zero: Chronos is a cheap, short 2D bullet-time shooter that feels like a janky Superhot clone. The soundtrack and some creative levels are praised, but the physics are slippery, controls feel off, and many levels offer no hints on what to do. The final boss is widely considered unbalanced, with its massive health pool tied to the player's kill count, leading to frustration.

Screenshots

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