Zenohell

Wow, what a brilliant game and experience. Hard as nails but totrally exhilerating and addictive. Just done first run and credit spammed to the end. However, with this type of shmup I doubt I'll 1 cc it -certainly not for a LONG time-, but it's just so addicting to play trying not to crashnd burn for as long as possible and then trying again. Special mention must go to the soundtrack. It's just incredible - techno type music that melds you to the game and then on the final stage it suddenly changes to a Toaplan type OST which sounds incredible, before going more modern again. Ok, that's initial impressions- Buy it if u like high octane 90s style shmups-it's great.

Zenohell is a retro-style horizontal shooter that fully embraces the brutal challenge and fast-paced intensity of classic arcade shoot ’em ups. Developed by Team Grybanser Fox, the game is designed as a direct tribute to the golden era of arcade shooters while also incorporating the dense projectile patterns and aggressive enemy behavior associated with modern bullet-hell games. Instead of relying on cinematic storytelling or complicated progression systems, Zenohell focuses entirely on reflexes, precision, and the satisfying process of mastering increasingly difficult stages through repetition and practice. From the opening moments, the game establishes an unforgiving pace. Enemy ships swarm the screen almost immediately, projectiles fly in every direction, and safe movement requires constant awareness of positioning and timing. The action rarely slows down, creating a relentless atmosphere where even minor mistakes can quickly lead to destruction. Unlike slower-paced shooters that gradually ease players into danger, Zenohell throws players directly into chaotic combat scenarios that demand concentration from the very beginning. The core gameplay mechanics are intentionally stra…

The combination of very fast scroll speed of the background, fast overall game speed, and the fact that its almost impossible dodge things on screen gave me eyestrain induced headache after like 5 minutes of playtime. The attack patterns are kinda unfair and not fun - basically entire screen fills with bullet and you have 0.1s to find that one spot where you don't die immediately or its GG.

Very generic 90 arcade classic shmup (not bullet hell). The controls are excelent and precise and has modern conveniences such a focus button and a small hitbox. The presentation is bad (both audio and graphics) looks like a drawing in ms paint of a children. The bullet visibility could be improved in some areas for 2 reasons, sometimes does not blend well with the background and sometimes because the graphics are so awfull that your eyes will have trouble to focus on then and even in the first plays you will have trouble understanding what they are. There are 2 levels of dificulty . the patterns of bullets and enemyes are ok but uninspired and repeat a lot. Game is hard and that would be ok as it is a shmups, but in some instances some patterns are a death sentence as your ship does not have speed enough to dodge and you have to rely on memorization of the position of the enemy. In that sense it could have more balance. Finally there are unlockables that require a lot of grinding to get currency and you probably loose the interest in the game. Buy it if you are really into shmups and if it is with a big discount (at least 80%). It is a playable game, has precise controls and moder…

Lives up to the "Hell" in the name. Don't even try the final stage, you'll cry.

A timeless classic. One of the best shmups to play right now even in 2023. This game never gets old. It's a solid shmup game. Wish there was online leaderboards but other than that, great game.