Z

Z (1996)

by The Bitmap Brothers, GT Interactive Software, Renegade Software, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
Genres:Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Themes:Action, Comedy, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z. Z is a real time war game played in a totally free environment where you undertake a breathtaking race to capture territory and resources. Crush your enemy before they overpower you.Show more
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user avatar@SPY_specuser avatar@SPY_spec
February 01, 2025
he game is already available on GOG under the name Z: The Game by TickTock Games / Kiss. Unfortunately, many players have mentioned that it is a port from mobile systems and lacks features from the DOS/Win95 versions. I request a standalone release of the Win95 or DOS version of Z or the inclusion of the original game as part of the current purchase.
user avatar@Battle_Popeuser avatar@Battle_Pope
January 29, 2025
There are RTS games that rely on either speed of tactics. This is the only one where enduring the pressure the game forces on you is the most important key to beat it. The game is not only challanging, I also like the humor. I'm very curious whether GOG would add the original dos/windows version or the phone/tablet port.
user avatar@Schulgyuser avatar@Schulgy
January 30, 2025
I love the way the game made me desperate and amused with its humor "you will lose, you're lame" <3. I'll love to play it again for a couple of missions. Thanks !:)
user avatar@costeladuser avatar@costelad
February 05, 2025
Official UK Playstation Magazine 15 - Jan 1997. Demo disc was very difficult for a 9 year old. I'd like to play the full PC version because I want to beat this game properly...at 37 years old. That'll show Z who's boss.
user avatar@McNtreuser avatar@McNtre
March 24, 2025
I started gaming with the Westwood RTS games, and this one was... different. So very different. The player is forced to take action, bring the fight to the enemy. Economy is directly tied to how much of the map you can hold. It is possible to slow production, or even steal enemy units, by taking the right territory at the right time. Infantry had real value in this game, despite being very vulnerable. Rifle fire could clean out tank and gun emplacement crews, permitting any infantry to take over enemy equipment. the ability to swim opened up new paths. And the AI used all of this properly. There was a bit of luck and random in all this, but it fit well with the madness and over the top feel of the game. As such, this game is a hidden gem of RTS that can still hold up to modern day games in terms of innovation and intelligent gameplay.
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