ExZeus 2 Review

ExZeus 2 is a mobile take on the Hyperdevbox Japan developed arcade series known as Ex Zeus or Counter Force. While I do not have any prior experience with previous installments in the series, ExZeus 2 seems like a faithful re-creation of a 3D arcade shooter, for better or for worse.

In ExZeus 2, players are placed in control of a robot called “Minos” and be tasked with saving humanity from the returning threat of alien war machines. Gameplay-wise, this translates to players using a virtual d-pad and buttons to shoot and punch everything on screen while dodging attacks as they are placed in an on-rails flying sequence or boxed in a small, arena-like ground space.

Much like many other arcade games, ExZeus 2 peppers the screen with timers, powerups, and combo meters to keep players aware of their game score and performance. This has the added bonus of being a very lively-looking game, especially when accompanied with the nice looking character models and impressive environments.

Although ExZeus 2 looks rather nice, its flashy appearance only gets it so far. Put simply, the gameplay present in ExZeus 2 just isn’t very deep. This may not be immediately apparent on a quick first play, as the developers have incorporated some variety into how players maneuver through each level, but the core of the game is just mashing the shoot button and occasionally dodging, regardless of what you are fighting, even bosses.

Beyond the game’s shortcomings, there are also some peculiarities that crop up each time players bootExZeus 2. Every single time players launch the game, they are asked if they wish to turn bluetooth on to use a control peripheral and they are asked if they want to take advantage of online capabilities to track their score. This seems odd purely because these options seem like something players could simply set to on or off in an options menu without having to be prompted each and every time they wish to play.

All in all, ExZeus 2 is merely an all right game. At its best it can feel kind of like a Starfox game, while at its worst, it is just plain boring wrapped in colorful packaging.

App Store Description:

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The next Generation of Mobile 3D Shooting Game is here !!! ExZeus2, sequel of the acclaimed fast paced 3D Shooting Game “ExZeus”, finally comes to iOS.

STORY

2217 CE. Over one century has passed since the battle against the alien war machines.
Earth has returned to peace and the name of Diadora is now nothing more than a dim memory.
Not many remember the ExZeus project and the robots who saved the planet from darkness.
But a new menace from above was about to break the peace.
There was only one way to counter this menace and restore hope: reopen the “ExZeus” project.
The 3 former metal warriors who saved our planet were thus fused to give birth to a new powerful model of robot, Minos.

Features :
・ Amazing 3D graphics and Sound.
・ Impressive super attacks.
・ New elements of gameplay: shoot enemies in the air or fight them on the ground in close combat sequences.
・ Earn experience points based on your skills.
・ Upgrade and customize your own robot.
・ Gyro, Virtual Pad and External Bluetooth Controller.
・ Online ranking.
・ Realtime Worldwide Leaderboard.
・ Support for the iFrogz Caliber Advantage controller
・ Support for the Bladepad controller

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