Ludography
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1990 · Rainbow Arts · Shoot 'em up · Shooter

Z-Out

Z-Out is a 1990 side-scrolling shoot 'em up and a sequel to X-Out. Unlike its predecessor, the game features a co-operative two-player component.

Released
1990
Platforms
AmigaAtari ST
Genres
Shoot 'em upShooterSports
Developers
Rainbow Arts
Publishers
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Modes
MultiplayerSingle-player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Country
Germany

About

Z-Out is a horizontally scrolling shooter released for the Amiga and Atari ST by Rainbow Arts in 1990. It is the sequel to X-Out, adding two-player cooperative play.

Keywords

  • baseball
  • minigames
  • chicken
  • side-scrolling
  • time limit
  • shareware
  • pixel art
  • high score
  • squirrel
  • countdown timer
  • developed by one person
  • minigame collection

Media

Z-Out screenshot 1

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Reception

While its critical reception was positive—particular praise went to its graphics—many reviewers noted that the game was unoriginal.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Amiga31 December 1990Worldwide

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