Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Arcade, Platform
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Zzed (2005) is a Bejeweled-style arcade game developed by Oberon Media and published by I-play. It was released on July 14, 2005, for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
The game’s objective is to score as many points as possible by matching three or more gems of the same color together. Gems can be matched horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. When gems are matched, they disappear and new gems fall from the top of the screen to replace them.
Zzed features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Classic Mode: The player has to clear all of the gems from the screen to progress to the next level.
- Timed Mode: The player has to clear as many gems as possible within a certain time limit.
- Puzzle Mode: The player has to solve a series of puzzles, each of which has a different goal.
- Endless Mode: The player has to clear as many gems as possible without running out of moves.
Zzed also features a variety of power-ups that can help the player to clear gems more quickly and easily. These power-ups include:
- Bomb: Destroys all of the gems in a 3×3 area.
- Lightning Bolt: Destroys all of the gems of a single color.
- Star: Shuffles all of the gems on the screen.
- Rainbow Gem: Can be matched with any other gem.
Zzed was well-received by critics, with many praising its addictive gameplay and colorful visuals. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Zzed is a simple but addictive puzzle game. The player controls a cursor that can be moved around the screen to select gems. When three or more gems of the same color are selected, they disappear and new gems fall from the top of the screen to replace them.
The player can also use power-ups to help them clear gems more quickly and easily. Power-ups can be obtained by matching four or more gems of the same color.
The game ends when the player runs out of moves. A move is used up every time the player selects a gem.
Graphics and Sound
Zzed features colorful and eye-catching graphics. The gems are bright and shiny, and the backgrounds are vibrant and detailed. The game also features a catchy soundtrack that adds to the overall atmosphere.
Replay Value
Zzed has a lot of replay value. The game’s four different game modes offer a variety of challenges, and the endless mode provides endless hours of gameplay. The game also features a variety of achievements that can be unlocked, which provides an additional incentive to keep playing.
Overall
Zzed is a well-made and addictive puzzle game. The gameplay is simple but engaging, and the visuals and sound are top-notch. The game also has a lot of replay value, thanks to its four different game modes and variety of achievements. I highly recommend Zzed to fans of puzzle games.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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