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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Zig Zag
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Publisher | Spectrum HoloByte |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Published by Spectrum HoloByte, Zig Zag arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1987 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 5 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1987 include The Last Ninja, Gradius and Octapolis.
Zig Zag is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Zig Zag is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Zig Zag walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Zig Zag FAQ
When did Zig Zag come out on the C64?
Zig Zag was released for the Commodore 64 in 1987.
Who made Zig Zag?
published by Spectrum HoloByte.
Is Zig Zag multiplayer?
No. Zig Zag is a single-player game.
How long does Zig Zag take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Zig Zag typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Zig Zag on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.