Honestly, I adored Zet Zillions. Sure, I’m a ways away from fully beating the game, but I also don’t want to stop playing. This is a wonderful rogue-like deckbuilder with zany punk style and a great example of the superb talent of OTA IMON Studio. While some might be dismayed by the overall difficulty and the fact that the game is only available on Steam, I’d say this is still a game fans of the genre absolutely need to play, and which may even convince diehards to finally give into this rogue-like obsession.
Zet Zillions
OTA IMON · May 23, 2024
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Zet Zillions is a story-driven roguelike deckbuilder, and a wacky space opera. You will navigate through vast space maps with Foam Gun and her planet-ship Baby Violence, in search of a new home for humanity. But beware: The planets you’ll try to conquer won’t go down without a fight! Upgrade your weapon arsenal by conducting freakish experiments. Combine your cards and create chaos. Overpopulate planets (by throwing your own crew at them) and blow them into smithereens!
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8.1
Critic reviews
- Zet Zillions from developer OTA IMON Studios is an addictive roguelike deckbuilder that doesn’t quite reach the likes of Balatro but certainly proves its worth in replayability and thick strategy. While it isn’t completely perfect in some elements of its design, it’s still one of the better games of this genre that I’ve played in 2024.
- 7.0The unlocks and minion upgrades earned through each run's earned XP are fairly satisfying in terms of progression - albeit a bit slow paced - and each time a new piece of strategy for the game clicked in my head it was genuinely exciting. It may not be a perfect deckbuilding game, but Zet Zillions still creates a very engaging atmosphere through creative mechanics, bold aesthetics, and fantastic music. For only $10 it's arguably still a fair amount of bang for one's buck, and is worth looking into for roguelite fans looking for something new.
- 7.0If you like the visual style and haven't played a roguelike deckbuilder in a while then you'll likely adore Zet Zillions, but for those who live and breathe the genre, it might feel a bit uninspired at times.
- 8.0Zet Zillions by Ota Imon masterfully blends deck-building mechanics with a roguelike framework, creating a thrilling space adventure aboard the Baby Violence. With vibrant Studio Trigger-inspired visuals, a compelling narrative, and a unique population-based strategy system, this game sets itself apart in the genre. While the learning curve can be steep and the combat repetitive, the rich story, memorable characters, and high replayability make Zet Zillions an outstanding experience for fans of strategic card games and space adventures.
- 8.0Zet Zillions stands out from the roguelike deck builder crowd, and that's almost entirely due to its distinctive style. It also has some genuinely cool and interesting new mechanics that demand approaching the game differently from the standard deck builder. There are some concerns I have about balance, and the characters can sometimes be a lot, but there's a ton to like in this charming and quirky title.
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