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2011 · Adventure · Indie

Zeit²

Xbox console exclusive

Zeit 2 (stylized as Zeit²) is a traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-'em-up game that brings unprecedented elements to the game experience. Zeit 2’s unique time travel feature has yet to be seen in this genre even after decades of great games.

Released: 12 January 2011
Platforms: Linux Windows Xbox 360
Genres: Adventure Indie Shoot 'em up Shooter Turn-based strategy
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action Science fiction
Country: Germany
Age ratings: ESRB E
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain)
Time to beat: 1.5hmain story2hcompletionist

About

Zeit² (also known as Zeit Squared) is a horizontally scrolling shooter made by German developer Brightside Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Live Arcade on January 12, 2011. The word "Zeit" is German for time.

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Gameplay

Zeit² is a horizontally scrolling shooter which allows players to move forward and backward in time, making it possible for the player to combine shots and power, and even be assisted by a shadow version of the player.

The game has seventy challenges and eight bosses, as well as six game modes, including Score Attack, Survival, Wave, Time Limit, and Tactics.

Reception

Zeit² received "average" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.

Zeit² was in the Top 20 of Microsoft Dream Build Play 2008, an Independent Games Festival 2009 Student Showcase Finalist and Indie Game Challenge 2010 Finalist.