Zillion is a classic 1987 sci-fi action-adventure game developed by Sega for the Master System. Blending exploration similar to Metroid with the terminal-hacking mechanics of Impossible Mission, you guide the protagonist JJ through the Norsa Empire’s labyrinthine underground base on Planet X to retrieve five floppy disks and destroy the main computer.
How to Play
Infiltrate the base, locate your captured allies Apple and Champ, and find the floppy disks required to trigger the base’s self-destruct sequence. You will need to shoot canisters to find hidden symbols, which you must then input into computer terminals to unlock doors, disable laser barriers, and secure upgrades. Use the Arrow keys to move or crawl, press Z to jump, and X to fire your Zillion laser gun.
Tips
- Keep a real-world notepad handy to write down the symbols you discover, as the terminal codes are randomized in every playthrough.
- Rescue Apple and Champ early. You can switch between characters to utilize their unique abilities: Apple can jump much higher, while Champ can break sturdy containers.
- Level up your Zillion gun by collecting upgrades. A higher-level gun is required to break through the stronger, red-colored blocks blocking your path.
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