Zed Blade Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Shoot 'em Up

Zed Blade

Deep cut

SystemNeo Geo
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperNMK
PublisherSNK
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Neo Geo, Zed Blade is a shoot 'em up developed by NMK and published by SNK.

Among the 16 Neo Geo shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

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 Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Zed Blade 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.

Zed Blade gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Zed Blade walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Zed Blade.

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Zed Blade FAQ

Who made Zed Blade?

It was developed by NMK and published by SNK.

How long does Zed Blade take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Zed Blade 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 Zed Blade 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.

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