Zeit² (also known as Zeit Squared) is a horizontally scrolling shooter made by German developer Brightside Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Live Arcade on January 12, 2011.[1] The word "Zeit" is German for time.
| Zeit² | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Brightside Games |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA) |
| Release | January 12, 2011 |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
Zeit² is a horizontally scrolling shooter which allows players to move forward and backward in time, making it possible for the player to combine shots and power, and even be assisted by a shadow version of the player.[1]
The game has seventy challenges and eight bosses, as well as six game modes, including Score Attack, Survival, Wave, Time Limit, and Tactics.[1]
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Xbox 360 | |
| Metacritic | 72/100[11] | 71/100[12] |
| Publication | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Xbox 360 | |
| Destructoid | N/A | 8/10[2] |
| Eurogamer | N/A | 8/10[3] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[4] | 8/10[4] |
| IGN | 7/10[5] | 7/10[5] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | N/A | 6/10[7] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | N/A | 7/10[6] |
| PC PowerPlay | 6/10[8] | N/A |
| 411Mania | N/A | 7.8/10[9] |
| Metro | N/A | 6/10[10] |
Zeit² received "average" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[11][12]
Zeit² was in the Top 20 of Microsoft Dream Build Play 2008, an Independent Games Festival 2009 Student Showcase Finalist and Indie Game Challenge 2010 Finalist.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Zeit 2". Ubisoft. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Legarie, Destin (January 16, 2011). "Review: Zeit^2 (X360)". Destructoid. Archived from the original on January 18, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ^ Reed, Kristan (January 14, 2011). "Download Games Roundup (Page 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ^ a b Watters, Chris (January 21, 2011). "Zeit 2 Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ a b DeVries, Jack (January 28, 2011). "Zeit Squared Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Lewis, Cameron (January 12, 2011). "Zeit2". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. Archived from the original on January 15, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ OXMUK staff (February 22, 2011). "Zeit2 Review". Official Xbox Magazine UK. Future plc. Archived from the original on June 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ "Review: Zeit2". PC PowerPlay. No. 188. Next Media Pty Ltd. April 2011. p. 69.
- ^ Chavez, Jimmy (January 20, 2011). "Zeit2 (XBLA) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on January 23, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Jenkins, David (January 13, 2011). "Zeit2 has got time on its side - game review (X360)". Metro. DMG Media. Archived from the original on January 17, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "Zeit Squared for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "Zeit Squared for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
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