Software:Zeit²

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Zeit²
Zeit2 (box art).jpg
Developer(s)Brightside Games
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 (XBLA)
ReleaseJanuary 12, 2011
Genre(s)Shoot 'em up
Mode(s)Single-player

Zeit² (also known as Zeit Squared) is a scrolling shooter shoot 'em up made by German developer Brightside Games, which was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Live Arcade on January 12, 2011.[1] The word "Zeit" is German for time.

Gameplay

Zeit² is a traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot 'em up game with a unique gameplay mechanic that 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 features seventy challenges and eight bosses, as well as six game modes, including Score Attack, Survival, Wave, Time Limit and Tactics.[1]

History

Zeit² was within 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]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PCXbox 360
DestructoidN/A8/10[2]
EurogamerN/A8/10[3]
GameSpot8/10[4]8/10[4]
IGN7/10[5]7/10[5]
OXM (UK)N/A6/10[7]
OXM (US)N/A7/10[6]
PC PowerPlay6/10[8]N/A
411ManiaN/A7.8/10[9]
MetroN/A6/10[10]
Aggregate score
Metacritic72/100[11]71/100[12]

Zeit² received "average" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[11][12]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Zeit 2". https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/zeit-2. 
  2. Legarie, Destin (January 16, 2011). "Review: Zeit^2 (X360)". https://www.destructoid.com/review-zeit-2-191750.phtml. 
  3. Reed, Kristan (January 14, 2011). "Download Games Roundup (Page 2)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-14-download-games-roundup-review?page=2. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 Watters, Chris (January 21, 2011). "Zeit 2 Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/zeit-2-review/1900-6286802/. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 DeVries, Jack (January 28, 2011). "Zeit Squared Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/28/zeit-squared-review. 
  6. Lewis, Cameron (January 12, 2011). "Zeit2". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US). http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/xbox-live-arcade/s-z/zeit2. Retrieved January 2, 2019. 
  7. OXMUK staff (February 22, 2011). "Zeit2 Review". Official Xbox Magazine UK (Future plc). http://www.oxm.co.uk/25807/reviews/zeit2-review/. Retrieved January 2, 2019. 
  8. "Review: Zeit2". PC PowerPlay (Next Media Pty Ltd) (188): 69. April 2011. 
  9. Chavez, Jimmy (January 20, 2011). "Zeit2 (XBLA) Review". http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/170837. 
  10. Jenkins, David (January 13, 2011). "Zeit2 has got time on its side - game review (X360)". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2011/01/13/zeit2-review-626855/. 
  11. 11.0 11.1 "Zeit Squared for PC Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/zeit-squared/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  12. 12.0 12.1 "Zeit Squared for Xbox 360 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/zeit-squared/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 

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