Battle Unit Zeoth

a.k.a. バトルユニットゼオス

created and published by Jaleco in 1990-12-21, running on Game Boy

type: shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Scrolling shooter
setting: Future
perspective: side view auto-scroll
player options: single player

languages: eng jpn

3/5

Personal review

A shooter featuring a flying robot as the main character. The side-scrolling stages are notable due to the fact that the level is actually about three screens tall. The scrolling stages are broken up by levels where you must travel vertically. Zeoth does not maintain flight automatically; the player must actually manage the thrust button to make him hover in the air. If the button is released, he will float to the bottom of the screen andl travel along the ground. Double-tapping the fire button releases a 'smart bomb' that destroys all enemies but drains some of Zeoth's power. There are only two weapons, but these have three levels of power (usually adding an extra shot with each level). Despite some neat ideas, the game gets a little repetitive. Dying at any point puts the player back at the beginning of the stage, which is frustrating. However, it might be of interest to mecha fans, especially because the designs feel very anime-ish and mechanical.

(Jacquismo) - # 2006

Official description

One last hope against the Heavy Metal Horde...Battle Unit Zeoth!

- You've got everything you need!
- A formidable foe!
- A fired-up offense!
- A dangerous mission!
- A-MAZE-ing action!

# 2019-11-14 17:31:40 - official description