RPGFit check
Is ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy roguelike runs and want new unit and item unlocks between attempts.
- Fans of semi-autobattlers who prefer directing army movement while units choose their own targets.
- Players interested in fighting alien forces across varied biomes and alternate-history settings.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking direct control over each unit’s attacks may find the automatic targeting restrictive.
- Those who want permanent stat growth between runs may find progression limited to unlocking units and items.
- Players looking for a long campaign with many boss encounters may find the listed structure narrow, with 1 boss fight.
Our take on ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH
The game gives up permanent stat progression between runs in favor of unlocking units and items. Each attempt therefore centers on access to new options rather than persistent changes to unit statistics.
What is ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH?
Set in Finland during the winter of the '90s, this roguelike semi-autobattler has players assemble townspeople into an army against invading aliens.
Lead the force through procedurally generated stages spanning 7 biomes and alternate-history timelines. Each unit selects its own targets, while movement remains under player control. Items grant new abilities, and the roster includes 18 unit types alongside 27 item types. Encounters feature 5 enemy types and 1 boss fight. Between runs, players unlock additional units and items, but permanent stat upgrades are not part of progression.
How ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH plays
- 01Directed army movement
- Units select their own targets, leaving the player to guide the army’s position.
- 02Procedural level generation
- Runs use generated stages across 7 biomes and alternate-history timelines.
- 03Between-run unlocks
- Additional units and items become available between attempts without permanent stat upgrades.
- 04Unit and item variety
- The army includes 18 unit types, while 27 item types provide new abilities.
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ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH: platforms & release
Is ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy roguelike runs and want new unit and item unlocks between attempts. Skip it if: players seeking direct control over each unit’s attacks may find the automatic targeting restrictive.
Where can I download ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH?
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What platforms is ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH on?
Windows only.
