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Zanac X Zanac

Zanac X Zanac is a shoot'em up game released by Compile to commemorate the 15th anniversairy of the original game. This title includes two games - a reimagination of the original game, called Zanac Neo and 3…

29 November 2001

Zanac X Zanac is an arcade developed by Compile, released 29 November 2001 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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What Zanac X Zanac is

Zanac X Zanac is an arcade game developed by Compile and released in 2001. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The game has three different versions of the original NES Zanac, and the new game Zanac Neo Players fly a lone starfighter, dubbed the AFX-6502 Zanac, through twelve levels; their goal is to destroy the System—a part-organic, part-mechanical entity bent on destroying Mankind. Zanac differs from other vertical shooters in its ability to adapt to your strengths and to adjust the game to attack your weaknesses. Your performance during the game and your choice of subweapon will partially determine what and how much Zanac will send at you. ZANAC STORY: The technology for faster-than-light travel was developed by humankind in only a short time. One of the expeditionary forces sent to investigate…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

Zanac X Zanac launched on 29 November 2001, within three weeks of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Halo: Combat Evolved and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.

Released around the same time: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Halo: Combat Evolved, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.

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When did Zanac X Zanac come out?
Zanac X Zanac was released on 29 November 2001 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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