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Restraint of Zero (R.O.Z. for short) is another excellent, very polished shooter from Japan's rapidly growing freeware scene. Similar to huge 3D shooters like Idinaloq and Die Slave, it features detailed 3D graphics, cool weapon and explosion effects, large levels, and story-based gameplay. Although most missions are played from a vertical perspective, there are many horizontally oriented levels to enliven the challenge. There is plenty of nice touches throughout the game. For example, when you move left and right, your ship will 'roll' left and right in 3D motion. Weapon effects are colorful, and the enemies are very good looking - especially the 'boss' ships which are appropriately huge and menacing. As good as the game is, it's not for everyone - 'newbies' need not apply. But, you will have so much fun ogling at wonderful ship designs and cool 3D effects that you won't notice how many times you need to restart the level. It has high production values and great graphics. |
