FZ: Formation Z Reviews
FZ: Formation Z successfully modernizes a forgotten classic while staying true to its original spirit. Its fun transformation mechanics, satisfying action, and replayability shine, though outdated design choices like the lack of saving and limited progression variety make it feel stuck between nostalgia and modern expectations.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Playing FZ: Formation Z really clicked with me thanks to its super-challenging gameplay and clever transformation mechanic that makes each impressively intricate stage shine with possibilities. 🤖
I sure hope you like replaying early stages over and over again to get points to unlock better ships. The inconsistent framerate and changing resolution genuinely does not help here on Switch 2.
FZ: Formation Z is a damn fun shoot ’em up, even if it feels a little light on content for its asking price. Yes, it offers several difficulty options and plenty of unlockable mechs, but there are still only five stages, which won’t take much more than an hour to clear. Even less once you start flying through them and learn where all the ship fuel pickups are. It definitely has the feel of a lower budget AA release, but I think Granzella has done a great job crafting a shoot ’em up that’s simply fun to play while still offering a decent challenge at times, unlike a certain R-Type Dimensions 3. It’s a great experience that’s ultimately let down by its price.
FZ: Formation Z attempts to recreate a classic arcade experience with modern hardware and improved gameplay. It succeeded at creating a stellar mecha experience that is rich in replay value and ideal for Macross fans. However, its shortcomings hold it back from being an overall solid game, and it did not need to be this way. If a player is willing to forgive these issues, they will overall have a good time.
FZ: Formation Z is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up and run-and-gun game, making it an interesting combination of genres that work fairly well but don't feel fully utilized. The game is very short, though, and while it's designed around replayability, I didn't feel a reason to keep playing after a couple of runs. While I still recommend giving it a shot, I only see fans of the genre sticking with it.
FZ: Formation Z is a wonderful and creative shmup, with a cool transforming ship and stretching stages full of routes to explore.
FZ: Formation Z captures the essence of the original title very well, but this may only appeal to older players who experienced that era. Compared to more recent titles, the lack of options and game modes, coupled with the increased difficulty, ultimately affects the overall experience and alienates younger audiences from a game that, in addition to having a great legacy, has excellent elements for the genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
FZ: Formation Z is a very faithful revival of a classic idea, brought into the present without losing its arcade identity. Its strength lies in the constant transformation between robot and spaceship, which sustains the entire experience even in its more uneven moments. It's a demanding, straightforward game that stays true to its promises from the very first minute.
Review in Spanish | Read full review