Dive into the Chaos Read Our Ultimate Zebra-Man Steam Review!

Rating: 7
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published February 19, 2025 · Updated February 19, 2025

Discover the thrilling world of “The Zebra-Man!” in our detailed Zebra-Man Steam review. Dive into nostalgic pixel art, an awesome soundtrack, and intense action gameplay. With a compelling story and adaptive difficulty settings, this Zebra-Man review promises a unique experience. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis and make sure to read on for all the juicy details. Don’t miss out on this electrifying adventure—keep reading to find out more!

The Zebra-Man! Steam Review Pros:

Decent pixel art graphics.
881.82MB download size.
Steam achievements.
Full controller support.
Graphics settings – fullscreen, resolution, and sensibility.
Adaptive game difficulty on/off option.
3 save slots.
Awesome soundtrack.
Top-down action gameplay.
Tutorial signs as you play.
90s vibe from the cassettes to VHS-style filters and static loading screens.
Lighting plays a huge part in the atmosphere.
Gore from killing enemies, signs, and hints written in blood.
Plays like and looks like Hotline Miami.
At the end of a stage, it tells you how many people you killed vs. how many are on the level.
Hearts-based system and you can find med kits to replenish hearts.
Every punch feels powerful.
Going through a level of killing dudes is very therapeutic and satisfying.
Fill your skull meter with five kills and go into rage mode temporarily.
Breakable objects and they can randomly drop items.
Hidden Collectibles.
The true killer text will bang up on the screen if you kill everyone on a level.
Fast loading times.
Great story.
Twin stick controls.
A top-down view game world.
Horror aspects and jump-scare encounters.
A difficult game.
You can let the dog.
Uses a karma system that works in tandem with the difficulty so you are always one step behind.

The Zebra-Man! Steam Review Cons:

With the controller, I couldn’t scroll the resolution options.
Weird graphical glitches and hitches like assets appearing and disappearing.
The lighting can be a huge hindrance making it hard to see doors or switches and pickups.
Has achievements like killing X amount of enemies but the problem is it’s cumulative and every time you kill someone it pops up.
No checkpoint system so dying anywhere has you starting again.
It is very easy to die and not know where they came from.
Parts of the level like chairs, tables, bins, etc get in the way and you have to push them out of the way.
Hard to see what scenery is and what is a pickup.
A difficult game with a lot of difficulty spikes.

The Zebra-Man!:

Official website.

Developer: Zerouno Games and Thunder Zebra

Publisher: Zerouno Games

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Steam

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
7/10

Accessibility - 7/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

The Zebra-Man! is a game that leans heavily into its retro aesthetic, with decent pixel art graphics and a strong 90s vibe, complemented by VHS-style filters and static loading screens. The download size is manageable at 881.82MB, and the game comes with full controller support, though some issues like not being able to scroll the resolution options can be a bit of a hindrance. The game’s soundtrack is awesome and fits well with its top-down action gameplay and twin-stick controls, adding to the overall atmosphere.

One of the standout features of the game is its adaptive difficulty setting, which can be toggled on or off, ensuring that players can find their preferred level of challenge. There are three save slots available, and the game includes tutorial signs as you play, making it easier for new players to get the hang of it. The lighting in the game is a double-edged sword; while it significantly contributes to the atmosphere, it can also make it difficult to see doors, switches, and pickups.

The game has a strong emphasis on combat, with every punch feeling powerful and a hearts-based health system where you can find med kits to replenish your health. There’s a therapeutic satisfaction to clearing levels of enemies, and the skull meter that lets you go into rage mode after five kills adds an extra layer of excitement. The game also features hidden collectibles and breakable objects that can randomly drop items. However, the lack of a checkpoint system means dying at any point will have you starting over, which can be frustrating.

Despite its horror aspects and jump-scare encounters, the game’s story is compelling and well-crafted. The use of a karma system that works in tandem with the difficulty ensures that players are always one step behind, adding to the challenge. Unfortunately, weird graphical glitches and hitches, as well as parts of the level like chairs, tables, and bins getting in the way, can detract from the experience. Achievements are cumulative, and their frequent pop-ups can be a distraction.

In summary, The Zebra-Man! offers a nostalgic trip with its pixel art and 90s vibe, combined with intense top-down action gameplay. While it has its share of graphical and gameplay issues, the engaging story and satisfying combat make it worth a try. As the back of the game box would say, “Strike, destroy, and immerse yourself in a vengeful bloodbath in ‘The Zebra-Man!’ – Where every punch feels like pure catharsis.” For me, I would just say if WTF was a video game, this is it.