Zotrix
Zotrix is a modern take on the classic arcade shooter. The game introduces resource trading economy and system of upgrades between number of space stations bringing the classic experience into modern generation. Aliens are attacking and Solar Division Command needs You!
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HISTORY
Zotrix is a twin-stick shooter video game developed by Zero Bit games and released on Windows in 2015 and on PlayStation 4 in 2016. A sequel, Zotrix 2, was announced in 2016, but not released as of 2022.
Reception
The game received mixed reviews upon release. Its PlayStation 4 version holds 56/100 on Metacritic based on 8 reviews. 4players.de gave it 76/100 stating "When it comes to dualstick shooters you don't have to ask me twice. Nonetheless Zotrix isn't love at first sight. But if you get used to the quirky arcady feel à la Galaga where positioning is as important as reflexes you might develop an interesting friendship."
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Fanatical low: $9.54 (25 Apr 2026) , PlayStation Store low: $1.49 (10 Sep 2026) , Steam low: $3.24 (18 Dec 2025)
REVIEWS
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“Overall, the music definitely increased the enjoyability of Zotrix.”
“Zotrix could've been a spectacular homage to old-school shooters had the developers focused on tighter controls and a simpler menu interface. As it stands, though, it's deeply flawed, though some players will find mileage out of it due to its vast offerings and spectacular soundtrack. Give it a try before you buy if you can, just to see if the test drive is worth it.”
“Fun to play with plenty of replay value, Zotrix sounds the part but the clunky interface and non-nonsensical controls prove to be frustrating.”
“There have been a lot of retro games over the last few years, but I have found the ones that tend to be the most successful are the ones that blend in some sort of modern convention. In this case, the resource system that allows for ship improvement is easily the best part of what is otherwise a solid if unspectacular shooting game. If you enjoy a good retro shooter, Zotrix should be pretty appealing.”
“Zotrix is a decent if unambitious twin-stick shooter with smooth, fluid controls that are well suited to pick up and play sessions. A steep difficulty curve means that you will need patience, while the awful UI makes it a challenge to navigate the title's menus. We'd recommend this if you're desperate for an arcade-inspired blaster, but otherwise leave it in a galaxy far, far away.”
“There is indeed a one-more-game pull to Zotrix's gameplay and if you're willing to take apart its mission-based structure as slices of a cake, there is a somewhat commendable attraction to the way its resource and upgrade management system plays out like a carrot dangling on a stick.”
“Zotrix really is the game incarnation of the old adage "jack of all trades, master of none".”
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