Zaga-33 Game Reviews

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Great!. Love this game. Virtually every move you make means something. It's brutal, but tons of fun. Controls are spot on.

Puzzling. roguelike from an exceptional game designer. Edit: Thanks very much for the unexpected update!

Oh yeah!. I've long read about this developers' games and how cool and clever they are, but I hadn't bought one yet. So, daring to live dangerously, I spent a whopping $.99 and bought his Zaga-33. Oh yeah, it is cool and clever. Very chill game with unassuming graphics. Excellent!

This rogue planet is a nice rogue-like. Nice streamlined gameplay. Great coffee-break style roguelike. Randomized power-ups and enemy behaviors keep it interesting.

Simple yet addictive. I love tactical RPG's, but they are way too complex for a mobile phone. This is a perfect way to get your fix on the go! An instant classic!

Needs a d-pad.. I enjoy the freeware version on my computer so I thought I'd do my part and pay for this version. The touch controls are haphazard, especially for a game where you depend on efficient movement to survive. Also the colors seem much more muted than on the comp. I still like the game but the iOS version needs a little more love, Micheal.

c'mon. this was your best game

Needs alternate control schemes. The controls are relative to where your character is, making it hard to move when on the edges of the screen. Here are some control schemes that would make mistaps far less frustrating: - swipe to move - virtual d-pad - change the controls to not be relative - e.g., tapping the top of the screen always moves up regardless of character position

A Finely Crafted Game. The music is a delightful, interesting and developing experience, just like the game itself. It seems so simple but, believe me, it is HARD.

Whoo. Simple, but pretty fun!

Keeps crashing. Keeps crashing after two seconds please fix I've tried it on two devices and nothing

My favorite phone game designer!. Huge fan of Michael Brough’s games. Such a delight to play these seemingly simply-executed yet deep and complex (and crushingly hard!) tactical games. This is the spiritual precursor to the brilliant 868-HACK (my all time favorite and most-played phone game). These are such welcome throwback-style games in a world of overwrought animations and in-game ads. Every one of Brough’s games are absolute bargains.

Pure retro cheese in a can!. While the roguelike description is apt, it also could be seen as a neat take on the classic Robots game (after each move you take all of the robots will take another step toward you) with a bunch of fun tools (not just the sonic screwdriver or limited teleports). Killing monsters in this game gains you nothing in itself, it's just a necessity to survive onto the next room or grab some key item dropped somewhere on the level. Your score is based on how far you make it into the lair (dying on the 5th room nets you a score of 5), but if you manage to make it all the way to the Cortex and destroy him you'll get a nice little bonus based on how many items you still have on your person (there may be other bonuses at that point as well, like your remaining health, but I'm not sure).

Looks cool. But it crashes often.

Would be good.... But it keeps crashing after a minute or so.

MIKE DELIVERED FOR YOU, HOW ABOUT YOU DELIVERING FOR MIKE. Mike gives you so called gamers great games. One question, there should be three times the reviews for this great game. Mike I'm sure puts his heart and soul into these games and I wonder how many so called gamers appreciate his effort? I challenge all you so called gamers, let's rally around Mike and support him. You so called gamers are a stupid bunch if you don't

Gateway Roguelike. This truly is one of the best Roguelikes on iOS and the one that best plays to the strengths of the platform. The fact that it's not getting recognition for this fact is criminal. The positive reviews aren't fake, they are from people with good taste.

Updated?!?. Yes!!!! Updated to run on current devices! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Michael! I thought this was long abandoned. Very pleased to play it again on mobile!!!

Fooled by fake reviews .... Ok, you got me to purchase this one based on (IMHO) fake or planted reviews ... There is no way this app deserves 5 stars, I don't care what universe you are from this one is a total waste of money. So be warned ... This one a bad ... Very bad ... Not at all worth the price of admission. Please shop elsewhere as this one is a scam with fake reviews. Robert9001

Beautifully deep music, unsettling gameplay. I love, love love Zaga33. You get an unsettling alien exploration game with music that sometimes makes you stop just to listen. Each level makes small changes to the procedurally generated (!) music. You are taken into an unending soundscape that is a masterpiece in its own right. Think of it as a music track you buy that changes every time you listen. Losing health or dying outright brings the music back to low-key but down yet another path. The calming atmosphere you get from regaining enough health is unique to this game out of thousands I have played. On the gameplay side, it's an awesomely styled room-by-room tribute to 90s roguelikes. The graphics are symbolic and minimal, with a chilling alien palette that does shift more morbidly as you reach the end. There is plenty of room in each chamber for strategy, though sometimes a crucial mistake early on will bury you many rooms later. This game is so good it makes me question free will. I would call it pseudosimple - Michael Brough has tuned it to a perfectly building fever pitch that starts out generous for beginners but turns into roguelike Deliverance before you know it. Just get the game. I am so mad it has so few reviews. Reward a genius today. Please. Feel free to use any part of this review Mr. Brough. - Lionel Houde

A great little strategy game for your coffee break. If I had to sum it up in a sentence, I would say this: "On almost every turn, you have an interesting decision to make, and your decision will always have interesting consequences." In the end, that's the pinnacle of what a strategy game should strive to do. The roguelike genre is getting some revived popularity lately, but most games adhere to a tried-and-true formula that is beginning to get a bit stale. I really like how Zaga 33 breaks the mold. Every move, every item, and every enemy is important. There is no filler here - it's streamlined game design at its best.

BEST GAME.......but..... Great game but it needs more creatures and power ups/ alien areterfacts. but I do admit its a winner right here but I also would like to see more lvls. :)

Excellent. This game is old school addictive. I love it. The reason for only 4 stars is because the controls aren't responsive sometimes. I believe it's more of a limitation of the small 3.5" iPhone screen. There's just not enough room.

Excellent. Been looking for a great roguelike and this is it!! Get it!! -betscribe

Thx for updating. Just keep updating,I will always support you

Crashes!. I love the game, but it keeps crashing! Please fix! (Note: Playing on iPad Air 2)

Michael Brough does it again. Awesome game! Oh, and if you read the reviews already, it doesn't crash.

Short fun. It was fun for about 15 minutes, but then I had to move on. The little guys that shoot the laser all the way across the room frustrated me!

Where to start..... An amazing take on rogue, simple and yet so much stems from that. Like the tetris of its genre. As for the soundscape and the way it is generated differently each time. Just needs iOS 12 support, but one can dream :)

the coffee break roguelike. Zaga-33 has been in constant rotation for me ever since I purchased my ipad lo these three weeks ago. It's a light roguelike - don't go in expecting hours on end of play. But do expect to spend minutes per day chipping away at the world, improving your understanding of enemy patterns, when to use items and when not to, trying to survive in this alien landscape. For those who like quick games with a fair amount of depth, this is a solid choice. It's far and away my favorite roguelike on the app store, and the new swipe controls have actually made the experience even that more pleasant.

Eh... Not very fun IMO.

Enjoyable and quick strategy game play. While this game doesn't look like much (I would much prefer slicker graphics, but I get that the retro style fits here), the randomness of the maps and the simplicity of the controls and turned-based game play are perfect. It lacks Game Center support which would be nice to have, but the challenge level is good and everything is ideal for quick gaming sessions. This is a winner!

I can tell it's good.... But it crashes and quits every 5 minutes! Please fix, I love your games!

Recommended by Jonathan Blow. Some sort of puzzle game... Weird and interesting.

Brilliant minimalist roguelike. This is the first iOS roguelike I've really gotten into. I think it's because the minimalism allows the game to breathe on the iPhone screen, instead of trying to cram too much information and too many decisions into what should be an intuitive device. The game is tough, and very much a tactical puzzler where you need to plan ahead, but very rewarding when you finally get the hang of eluding the numerous enemies. I was frustrated by the controls at first, but I've had no problems since switching to the swipe options. Try the free PC version if you're not sure about the gameplay, but for the last few weeks I've been very glad to have access to this when I'm on the train. Also, there are super hard secret levels! It'll be more rewarding if you find them yourself, so that's all I'll say.

One of the best semi-casual iOS games!. For a quick pickup game this has some serious depth! Already spent hours and I can see myself enjoying this for many, many more.

Excellent. I LOVE this game! Nice rougelike The latest update made the controls SO much better! Would still like a d-pad option though.

The classic is back!. I really missed this little game. It’s a lovely simple(?) glitchy rogue like that is just fun to play.

Gr8 port. I'm a big fan of roguelikes and the 7day roguelike challenge. Loved this game on pc too. Now if you could only add a few more powers. The only thing better than this would be the 7drl hyperouge 3 on iOS!! (LOL) good job/ game developer!

It's cool. It's cool, I like it. The controls can get a little iffy along the edge, but nothing major. Love the graphics too.

Awesome...but controls need just a tune up!. Been looking for a roque game. Love the random affects of the items and how little each map is... However I find myself at the exit of almost every level trying to enter the door but I always click up or down giving the monsters a chance to attack me. I think the game needs a control pa on the left side. It won't even clutter the UI cause it won't be on the map. Make the option and I'll change to 5 stars. Great game otherwise.

A bit overrated.. A decent game and I perhaps only regret the purchase a little. Gameplay is fairly interesting but pretty rote. Controls stink.

Hypnotizing. Despite a few Rogue-like details, this is a very different kind of game. Half puzzle, trying to move safely and avoid the monsters. Half managing your limited (and sometimes unknown) powerups. The goal is just survival, ending at the Level 25 boss. You can get a higher score by having more stuff left unused. Also, the music and visual style put me in a hypnotic trance... I prefer the swipe control scheme. (iCade support would be a nice addition, even if touch was still used for some things.)

Fun game. Game is fun to play and faithful to the PC version. It needs Gamecenter, which is a requirement on IOS, imo. Also the controls lead to a lot of false positives which is a little frustrating. Would like to see a couple more control options? All in all a good game and well worth the price.

Zaga 33. Excellent game, easy to play , hard to beat. Very addictive game .if you love dudes other games you will love this game as well .can't stop playing!

Worth Every Penny. Fast, simple but challenging Rogue-like. Tried this after playing this designers Hack and Corrypt games, and like them, Zaga-33 doesn't disappoint.

Really like this one. Quality rogue-like, best one I've played in a while, and although I agree the controls can be a but shaky for those who have trouble with doors, I recommend a swipe as opposed to a tap

Game Crashes on iPhone 6. I'm a big fan of quality roguelikes, and this game is supposed to be great. However, it fails to run for more than 30 seconds on my iPhone 6. If the crashes are fixed in an update, I will happily update my review.

Bug. New update is not working on iPad , btw New update is not working on Mac OS maverics to, btw2 lov u brog, big fan , have made lost of New costumers for you here in Brasil :p

Very good. The thing is good, thank you.

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Endlessly replayable. Zaga-33 is a brilliant and compelling stew of roguelike elements (complete with @ as the player character) with a dash of risk/reward. Each level is randomly generated, complete with different enemy types. You'll find artifacts you can use to overcome or outsmart your enemies, but they are also randomised each game, so you'll never know which one heals you, or which one fires lasers, or which one explodes and destroys obstacles until you use them for the first time in each play through. Enemies range from randomly moving peons to relentless hunting machines, and you need to use your built up knowledge of artifacts to defeat or evade them. Most of the time you'll want to evade, but many artifacts are powerful weapons or tools when used correctly, and you have a basic attack for desperate situations. The meat of the gameplay is gauging whether or not to avoid conflict or to take risks to procure another artifact which may or may not be the perfect answer to a problem later down the track. It is impossible to do this gameplay justice in black and white. Take a chance and try it for yourself. Your first few games will likely be confusing or fruitless, but part of the game's charm is learning its nuances through failure. Together with 868-HACK, also from developer Michael Brough, this is one of the most replayable and intriguing games on the App Store.

Interesting roguelike puzzler with questionable controls. The movement controls stymied me on a few occasions, but otherwise this is a fun little game.

Great little game!. Really enjoying this game, lots of fun! A couple of suggestions: - another control method, maybe swipe, as it's easy to mismove and getting through the exit is particularly hard - some kind of benefit to killing monsters, as it would another dimension to the game. Apart from those, love it!

So Good!. This little game really is awesome :)

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Perfect mobile Roguelike. The kind of game I wouldn't give five minutes to on desktop but is perfect for mobile. Fast and tight. The only thing holding it back from 5 stars are control issues. It's too easy to make a mistake, which in a rogue like is often fatal. Some kind of virtual pad might help. Its a bit of an unfair criticism as I have never played one touch screen game that I didn't think had control issues. I wish my iPod had some real buttons!

Wonderful little title!. Wonderful little title that combines simple mechanics with enough variability and strategy to keep you interested wherever you are. It looses a single star for the control scheme. Currently you press in the direction you want to move, which while intuitive, can sometimes lead to missteps on the edge at the edge of the screen. What I'd love to see is an alternate input swipe gesture. Simply swipe in the direction you want to move. Overall great stuff!

Decent.. Pretty fun. Randomly generated levels. Hours of fun. Like 5 hours max. Got to level 24.

Needs D-pad. Needs subtle dPad control layout. Swipe option is welcome and very accurate but it's going to give me RSI (repetitive strain injury)!! Please. I like the random elements. And the deciphering of the magic spells through use is cool. Please add D pad. And perhaps iCade support too.

Excellent game.. Perfect quick little roguelike that's excellently suited for mobile. It's well worth a buck. :)

Great buy. Fun game for hours of fun, defiantly worth the buck!

Love it. My first rogue-like. Hard to beat, rewarding mechanics, compelling atmosphere. A small work of art!

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Great game. Just like all of the other gems by Michael Brough this is a very unique and well thought out game. Appreciate the update and keep up the hard work Mr.Brough!