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Slave Zero

PC (Microsoft Windows), Dreamcast • 2014

Should you play it?

It's 500 years in the future. Man and machine are virtually one, and the greatest megacity in the world is locked in a brutal war. Your mission: steal the largest, most sophisticated bio-mechanical attack weapon ever designed...and kick some serious ass!

What works

  • Engaging mech combat with satisfying destruction
  • Strong cyberpunk atmosphere and soundtrack
  • Short and action-packed gameplay
  • Nostalgic appeal for fans of 90s shooters
  • Simple controls and intuitive mechanics

Things to keep in mind

  • Numerous technical issues and bugs in steam port
  • Linear levels with limited exploration
  • Repetitive gameplay and limited weapon variety
  • Off-center aiming and resolution problems
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Slave Zero: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Exploration.

Last update: 26/08/2026