SEGA Master System

Zillion

Zwischen den beiden Spielen liegen Welten, eindeutig zu Segas Vorteil. Und das sage ich hier als ein großer Fan von Nintendos Kopfgeldjägerin. Da es zudem noch nicht so extrem frustrierend wie "Impossible Mission" ist, steht der vollen Punktzahl nichts im Wege. Immerhin reden wir hier vom anspruchsvollsten und wohl besten Spiel für das Master System.

Zillion ist wie gesagt herausfordernd, macht aber auch recht viel Spaß und ist klar eines der besten Master System spiele.

The graphics are good, and the music isn't bad either. Zillion does have a few flaws. First, you'll often need to remember a series of odd symbols, and the manual recommends writing them down. I don't like games where you need to take notes. Secondly, there's no save feature, so you'll have to complete you mission in one sitting. You do get three continues though. Overall, this is a fine title that does a good job of combining action and puzzle solving.

Sure, you'll need to set aside an afternoon to play it, and if you lose you may be tempted to set fire to your Master System, but Zillion is still an enjoyable experience. Old-time SMS fans should hunt this classic (and avoid the utterly crappy sequel.)

The interplay among all its elements molds Zillion into something that's not easily defined... but it's refreshing, fun, and mentally engaging. I'll probably still be playing Zillion after another 18 years. And I'll still feel unbearably sad whenever Amy cries.

Whether intentional or not, Zillion is very reminiscent of Epyx' Impossible Mission - down to the searching for and collection of key symbols, and their consequent deciphering to allow access to computer terminals. The action is a little repetitive, but the blend of hectic blasting action, platform precision and logical problem solving proves very addictive; many games and plenty reams of paper will be needed to solve it.