ActionFit check
Is Zero Wing worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of horizontal-scrolling arcade shooters who want combat focused on enemy waves and bosses
- Players who enjoy turning captured enemies against their allies
- Pairs seeking a shooter that allows a second player to join mid-game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a slow-paced or non-combat experience
- Players who prefer exploration-led progression over repeated shooter encounters
- Players seeking a game without arcade-style difficulty options or assists
Our take on Zero Wing
The Seizer Beam turns captured enemies into weapons, letting the player launch them at other foes.
What is Zero Wing?
Zero Wing is a horizontal-scrolling arcade shooter in which the player pilots the ZIG craft against space pirates, enemies, and bosses.
Its Seizer Beam captures foes so they can be launched at other enemies. Three weapon types—Red Scatter Cannon, Blue Laser, and Green Homing Missiles—can be upgraded. A second player can join the co-op game at any time. This PC version includes a beginner mode, practice mode, adjustable assist features, quick saves, and rewind of 10–18 minutes depending on the action. Players can also use online leaderboards, save replays, choose screen scaling, rotate gameplay in 90-degree increments, and play with the original soundtrack.
How Zero Wing plays
- 01Seizer Beam
- Captured enemies can be thrown into their allies.
- 02Upgradeable Weapons
- The game has a Red Scatter Cannon, Blue Laser, and Green Homing Missiles.
- 03Drop-In Co-op
- A second player can join during a game.
- 04Rewind Function
- The rewind duration ranges from 10–18 minutes based on the action.
- 05Custom Practice Mode
- Practice settings can be adjusted.
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Zero Wing: platforms & release
Is Zero Wing worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of horizontal-scrolling arcade shooters who want combat focused on enemy waves and bosses. Skip it if: players looking for a slow-paced or non-combat experience.
Where can I download Zero Wing?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Zero Wing's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Zero Wing on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
