Zarvot

Critic reviews

• GameSpew

  Chris Mc · Oct 22, 2018

  5.0

  Had Zarvot stuck to its original premise as a “local multiplayer shooty shoot game”, it’d be a fun little game to pick up and play. The game’s multiplayer mode, each player using one Joy-Con, is the game’s prime redeeming feature and is a heck of a lot of fun in its own right. But weighed down by a middling-at-best single player mode, no matter how quirky it attempts to be, Zarvot’s trying, polyhedral antics don’t justify the price of admission.

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• NintendoLife

  Jon Mundy · Oct 22, 2018

  7.0

  Zarvot offers the kind of tight arcade-shooter action that lends itself well to epic local competitive scraps; what we have here is a charming, eclectic package that goes all-out to appeal to both solo and social players. It's perhaps a little too scattershot in its mixture of styles and tones, and not all of its ideas hit the target, but there's a whole lot of heart and humour to Snowhydra's little box of tricks, and that goes a long way.

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• Nintendo World Report

  Jordan Rudek · Oct 18, 2018

  8.5

  I won’t go so far as to say Zarvot has the wit and soul of a poet, but the writing gives the game life, and it’s a title that will stand out this year as having the types of genuinely touching moments we don’t often see in video games. I can’t give anymore, so check out Zarvot and fall in love with these cubes.

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• Switch Player

  Ethan Hunt · Dec 03, 2018

  7.0

  Zarvot, much like the cube you play as, has some rough edges at times, but is a really charming little game chock full of content. A surprisingly touching single player story with satisfying gameplay and great local multiplayer make this Switch exclusive title worth looking into.

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• TheSixthAxis

  Thom Hughes · Nov 14, 2018

  7.0

  Zarvot is a unique experience that’s right at home on the Nintendo Switch. It’s commitment to manic, arcade shooting is one of its biggest strengths, but this unfortunately highlights the game’s weaker elements, namely the platforming. The narrative is ultimately the stand out feature here, as the nuanced character writing highlights the surprisingly profound overarching narrative in a way that keeps players engaged.

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• VGChartz

  Evan Norris · Oct 22, 2018

  6.0

  With strong boss battles, a cerebral story, and some amusing local multiplayer modes, Zarvot is a fairly good action/party game, particularly for players interested in narrative, couch competition, or both. However, a repetitive campaign, lack of customization options, and, in general, a low tactical ceiling mean it probably won't find a place in your regular rotation.

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