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Zero Strain

Zero Strain

Released: 8/12/2020

Zero Strain is a fast-paced shooter set in a series of top-down arenas, where strategic use of offense and defense are critical to surviving each challenge. MOBA elements are mixed with frenetic shoot’em up action for a unique and rewarding experience in neon wireframe presentation. Each of the “constructs” you pilot offers a different array of armaments that are charged by the damage you deal, allowing you to deploy more powerful abilities against the strongest foes! Strategize on the fly to take down enemy waves and reach uncharted dimensions! - Balance offense and defense in MOBA-inspired combat! - Pilot a variety of ships, each with 3 unique weapons and a passive ability. - Charge weapons faster by dealing damage efficiently. - Evade enemy bullets as they fill the screen in shoot’em up style. - Observe and react strategically against challenging bosses!

Zero Strain is a fast-paced shooter set in a series of top-down arenas, where strategic use of offense and defense are critical to surviving each challenge. MOBA elements are mixed with frenetic shoot’em up action for a unique and rewarding experience in neon wireframe presentation. Each of the “constructs” you pilot offers a different array of armaments that are charged by the damage you deal, allowing you to deploy more powerful abilities against the strongest foes! Strategize on the fly to take down enemy waves and reach uncharted dimensions! - Balance offense and defense in MOBA-inspired combat! - Pilot a variety of ships, each with 3 unique weapons and a passive ability. - Charge weapons faster by dealing damage efficiently. - Evade enemy bullets as they fill the screen in shoot’em up style. - Observe and react strategically against challenging bosses!

Zero Strain is a fast-paced shooter set in a series of top-down arenas, where strategic use of offense and defense are critical to surviving each challenge. MOBA elements are mixed with frenetic shoot’em up action for a unique and rewarding experience in neon wireframe presentation. Each of the “constructs” you pilot offers a different array of armaments that are charged by the damage you deal, allowing you to deploy more powerful abilities against the strongest foes! Strategize on the fly to take down enemy waves and reach uncharted dimensions! - Balance offense and defense in MOBA-inspired combat! - Pilot a variety of ships, each with 3 unique weapons and a passive ability. - Charge weapons faster by dealing damage efficiently. - Evade enemy bullets as they fill the screen in shoot’em up style. - Observe and react strategically against challenging bosses!

Critics
73
Steam
83

Score Breakdown

73.3

Critic Average

3 reviews

83

Steam User Score

24 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
N/A

Average of both sources

Review Timing

3 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)