This past Monday, we said that Zeit 2 (pronounced Zeit Squared) might be the most over the top and complex shooter since Treasure’s Ikaruga.
Not so fast.
While it’s true that Brightside Games’ fast-paced and frantic Xbox Live title plays unlike anything we’ve seen before, it lacks one of the most important features, a soul.
Chris Buffa (RunDLC)
10 Shmups That Deserve More Attention
A look at the indie game Zeit², :a neat little entry into the world of schmups."
Is Zeit pure Zeitgeist?
Here is a snippet:
"Lack of story aside Zeit² brings a lot to the table. Numerous mechanics litter the game layered on top of the usual avoid/shoot gameplay of similar titles. Most striking among these is the time manipulation, which allows time to be fast forwarded or reversed using the trigger buttons. While the forward power is primarily used just to amass extra points (scores are higher when time is accelerated) the reverse ability introduces a great deal more and is essential to successfully navigate the game."