BZZZT
Pixel-art platformer with timed challenges and optional permadeath
KO.DLL · Published by CINEMAX GAMES · Released Nov 13, 2023
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 95% of 1,181
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Dec 26, 2024
Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.
Metacritic: 91/100 (critic reviews)
What is BZZZT?
In this 2D action platformer, you control ZX8000, a small robot created in a laboratory. You run, jump, and dash through levels with changing mechanics, unlock skills, and fight bosses as the robot tries to stop a scientist named Badbert.
For you if...
- +you enjoy replaying levels to improve your times
- +you like adjustable difficulty and optional permadeath challenges
- +you want platforming stages with boss fights
Not for you if...
- −you dislike retrying difficult sections after missed jumps
- −you prefer open exploration over distinct platforming levels
What players say
95% of 1,181 reviews are positive
Players praise the responsive controls, detailed pixel art, and soundtrack. Some find the platforming unforgiving and the level design uneven or too simple.
Screenshots and trailer
BZZZT system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 (SP1+) or Windows 10
- Graphics
- DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- Storage
- 300 MB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 25
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Czech, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, German, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.
Tags
- Precision Platformer
- Pixel Graphics
- Score Attack
- 2D Platformer
- Soundtrack
- Difficult
- Time Attack
- Funny
- Controller
- 2D
- Cute
- Colorful
- Fast-Paced
- Action
- Platformer
- Indie
Recent updates
- Dec 26, 2024 · Winter Holidays 2024 Update v1.327.
- Jul 23, 2024 · Update notes v1.316
- Jul 19, 2024 · "Bonus Stages" Update 1.3 is live now!
- Apr 6, 2024 · Challenge Chips Update 1.1 is live!
- Mar 8, 2024 · Scoring system fixes.
1 DLC available.
