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Press release:
DENVER, COLORADO (June 16, 2022).
The Denver-based Collorado, the US) video games publisher Ziggurat Interactive and the US-based indie games developer Poppy Works, today announced with great thrill and happiness that their retro-like 2.5D side-scrolling Mech Shooter “Slave Zero X” (an exciting new action title set in the same world of the original “Slave Zero” from 1999), is in development for PC and consoles.

The all-new game, coming to PC and consoles, features 2D side-scrolling action where players string together brutal combos while traversing a dangerous 2.5D world.

“We’re excited to take the wraps off Slave Zero X,” said Michael Devine, SVP of Business Development.

“The game is a fantastic mix of fast-action, combo-heavy fighting set to a backdrop invoking a sinister mood, and we can’t wait to show off more of it in the coming months.”

In development by Poppy Works and Ziggurat Interactive, Slave Zero X will bring a whole new experience to fans of the original game. In Slave Zero X, players will don a death-dealing biosuit and do battle against the forces of the evil SovKhan. The game will feature multiple gameplay modes, and a variety of futuristic dystopian urban levels to battle through.

This new entry in the franchise is based on the concept drawings for the 1999 game. With a biopunk flare and H.R Giger influence, the original vision for Slave Zero couldn’t come to fruition due to budget and development time. Now, Poppyworks with Ziggurat Interactive, bring that original vision to life in this fast-paced, hard-hitting, character action game in the unforgettable dystopian world of Slave Zero X.

Features of Slave Zero X include:

Multiple Gameplay Modes: Play through the story, build your combo-crushing skills in training mode, or test your might in the post-story Bloody Palace Mode

Side-Scrolling Hack and Slash: Chain together lethal attack combos with your sword and an array of explosive ordinance while leaping, sprinting, and flipping your way through a grim biopunk world

Stunning Set Pieces: Conquer mini-bosses and climactic archvillains in unforgettable combat sequences

Action-Packed Heroic Missions: Battle your way through massive levels, mazes, and boss-rushes in a dynamic 2.5D world

Epic and Dynamic Ambiance: Immerse yourself in a world of heavy Drum ‘n Bass and industrial tracks that get more intense as the action heats up

Available to Wishlist now on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903910/Slave_Zero_X/

More info about Ziggurat Interactive, its current lineup, and upcoming announcements is available on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, and the company’s official website, with info on their upcoming products to be announced on the same.

About Ziggurat Interactive
Ziggurat Interactive was launched in late 2019 with the goal of preserving and expanding the legacy of video games. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Ziggurat creates and celebrates games — expanding the audience for both retro and new titles by making them accessible to all types of players across multiple platforms.

About Poppy Works
Poppy Works is a game developer that’s been focused on helping other studios make sure their games come out on time and run smoothly on new platforms. Recently, Poppy Works has grown to make new games — 2022 will be their 10th anniversary.