Zig Zag (1987 video game)
{{Short description|1987 video game}}
{{distinguish|Zig Zag (1984 video game)}}
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Zig Zag
| image = Zig Zag 1987 cover.jpg
| caption = European cover art
| developer = Zig Zag Software
| publisher = {{vgrelease|EU|Mirrorsoft|NA|Spectrum HoloByte}}
| designer = Antony Crowther
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| platforms = Commodore 64/128
| released = {{vgrelease|EU|1987|NA|1988{{cite magazine |title=Taking A Peek - Zig-Zag |magazine=Computer Gaming World |date=April 1988 |issue=46 |page=51 |publisher=Russell Sipe}}}}
| genre = Shoot 'em up
| modes = Single-player
}}
Zig Zag is a shoot 'em up video game developed by Zig Zag Software and published by Mirrorsoft for the Commodore 64 in 1987. It was designed by Antony Crowther. Spectrum Holobyte published the game in North America in 1988, part of the company's International Series brand.
Gameplay
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| ACE = 783/1000{{cite magazine |last1=Wade |first1=Bob |title=Screen Test - Zigzag |journal=ACE |date=January 1988 |issue=4 |page=72 |publisher=Future Publishing}}
| CVG = 8/7/8/7{{cite magazine |last1=Boughton |first1=Paul |title=Reviews - Zig Zag |journal=Computer and Video Games |date=December 1987 |issue=74 |page=42 |publisher=Future Publishing |quote=Graphics: 8, Sound: 7, Value: 8, Playability: 7}}
| TILT = 15/20{{cite magazine |last1=Huygues-Lacour |first1=Alain |title=Tubes - Zig Zag |journal=Tilt |volume=52 |date=March 1988 |issue=3/88 |page=55 |language=French |publisher=Editions Mondiales S.A. |quote=Intérêt: 15, Graphisme: 5/6, Animation: 5/6, Bruitage: 5/6, Prix: B}}
| Z64 = 92%{{cite magazine |last1=Jarratt |first1=Steve |last2=Rignall |first2=Julian |last3=Sumner |first3=Paul |title=Test - Zig Zag |journal=Zzap!64 |date=December 1987 |issue=32 |pages=142–143 |publisher=Newsfield Publications Ltd}}
| rev1 = Commodore User
| rev1Score = 8/10{{cite magazine |last1=Scolding |first1=Bill |title=Screen Scene - Zig Zag |journal=Commodore User |date=December 1987 |issue=51 |page=81 |publisher=EMAP}}
| rev2 = Your Commodore
| rev2Score = 7/7/7/8{{cite magazine |last1=Hetherington |first1=Tony |title=Games Reviews - Zig Zag |journal=Commodore User |date=February 1988 |volume=4, no.5 |issue=41 |page=44 |publisher=Argus Specialist Publications |quote=Originality: 7/10, Playability: 7/10, Graphics: 7/10, Value: 8/10}}
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Zig Zag received generally positive reviews. Computer and Video Games said "[i]t will probably appeal to people who like games that are original and full of new ideas". Commodore User called it "[...] one of the most sophisticated hunt 'n' kill maze games that you're ever likely to see on the 64, with smooth action, flawless animation, solid 3D scenery and a nice line in clanky metallic sound effects". ACE was disappointed that the game gradually lost the puzzle elements in favor of shooting. Zzap!64 called it "[a]n unusual, but highly polished shooting and exploring game", and a return to form for Crowther after a string of disappointing releases. Tilt called Zig Zag "a very original and exciting program". Your Commodore said that it's "[...] a game that requires a combination of shoot' em up, mapping, and arcade adventure skills".
References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/24940/zig-zag}}
- [https://www.lemon64.com/game/zig-zag Zig Zag] at Lemon64
Category:Science fiction video games
Category:Single-player video games