Zenzizenzic
Overview -
Many might think that summertime is a veritable drought of new video game releases, however, Adult Swim Games begs to differ. The indie publisher has been releasing titles left and right, and their latest release is the awkwardly named shoot 'em up 'Zenzizenzic'.
Video Review
'Zenzizenzic' isn’t much of a looker, as expected from a game that’s composed almost entirely of basic shapes. It's colorful enough, but it can be difficult at times to see bullets when they’re near the same color as the background itself. The graphics are passable, though they just aren’t particularly stand out or special.
Audio Review
The music is pretty good, overall. 'Zenzizenzic' uses a solid techno soundtrack, and I found myself bobbing my head to the music multiple times while moving through the stages. It's also not too difficult to hear over the constant barrage of bullets and explosions, either. The soundtrack does unfortunately have some looping issues, with the fade-out coming too quickly and oftentimes way before players are finished with the stages.
Final Thoughts
'Zenzizenzic' is a solid shoot ‘em up, and it a great game for genre veterans and newcomers alike. There’s something for most to enjoy here, as long as they don't mind a little bit of a grind along the way. It's a title that rewards high scores and good gameplay skills, which are things that shmups oftentimes fail at.
