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Command a robot army in a fast-paced RTS where capturing sectors and factories—not building a base—drives production and victory.
Released 04 Jul 2014
Race to Claim Sectors
Capture Factories for Reinforcements
Choose Factory Unit Types
“Z”, the classic Real Time Strategy Game by the Bitmap Brothers. Fans of this classic strategy title are in for a real treat. Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z.
Developed by TickTock Games · Published by Rebellion
Z is a real-time war game in which you command one of two robotic armies fighting across a series of planets. Rather than building a base, you compete to take control of territory and the installations scattered across each map.
Capture sectors to gain access to factories and increase your side’s production. You can choose what factories make and lead robot soldiers alongside vehicles such as tanks, jeeps, repair vehicles, and artillery. Positioning and quick decisions matter as control of the map shifts between the opposing forces.
The campaign spans 20 levels across five planets with different terrain. You can also capture facilities such as radar stations and vehicle-repair sites. Robot dialogue and humorous cutscenes accompany the battles, with music that changes to reflect the mood of the fight.
Players who enjoy Z often point to its territory-focused strategy, brisk battles, and humorous robot characters as what makes it distinctive. Nostalgia is another recurring source of appeal. Reviews are mixed, though: some find the core game still engaging, while others criticize this version’s controls, unit pathfinding, and technical problems.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
