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SPRAWL zero
SPRAWL zero is a fast-paced shooter inspired by the Golden Age of 2000s FPS. Survive a brutal cyberpunk city collapsing under military rule and cult fanaticism. Use your Gravity-Gloves, augments, and an arsenal of over 40 weapons to crush those who stand in your way.
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Platform scores
| Platform | Metascore | Userscore |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not stored | Not stored |
| PC | 75 | 8.3 |
| PlayStation 5 | Not stored | Not stored |
| Xbox Series X | Not stored | Not stored |
What players said
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- SPRAWL zero is my favorite shooter of the year, and likely now in my top 5 ever. As an underserved fan of Killzone, F.E.A.R., and bullet-time in general, I finally feel seen and satisfied. There's a stunning number of weapons to yank from fallen enemies (almost every single foe drops one!). Then you drain its stock of ammunition and chuck the gun at their comrades, downing them and giving you a fresh piece to get to work with. The varied enemy types approach fighting you differently, and their strategies, strengths, and weaknesses keep encounters fresh. Levels are designed with lots of things to climb, slide under, or take cover behind (briefly, as a lot of the environment is destructible), as well as debris and objects to sling at your enemies with your gravity glove. Groups of foes tote different weapon types, and not just pistol/SMG/shotgun/etc. Their make and style are also diverse: some are crude, misshapen pipe weapons, some are high-tech modern hardware, and some even seem to be [REDACTED] in nature. O
- Ok they nailed, and I mean *nailed* the gameplay loop. It is 30 seconds of fun over and over and over. The combat is varied, empowering, and challenging at the right times. I can’t say enough about the guns and compare mechanics. In addition the atmosphere, music, story are all engrossing, wonderfully sci-fi and dystopian. In fact, the presentation is *so* good it makes you wonder why it is relatively one note. I’d love to see the team add more moments of color and incorporate even more diverse styles. The only negative thing is the backtracking or sheer size that several of the levels demands. They take too long or are too circuitous. Something like more distinct set pieces or more straightforward levels would’ve improved my rating. That said, the gameplay is SO fun it more than makes up for some of the level design. I can tell the combat, story, and overall vibe was built with intention and passion so this game is really worth your time and money.
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What critics said
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- I really enjoyed SPRAWL Zero leaning heavily into beloved retro shooters from the past; it activated long-forgotten core memories from my all-night Duke Nukem days on the PlayStation or playing Doom into the early hours, and as a middle-aged gamer really appealed to me. With fast and exhilarating gameplay, it’s an incredibly fun experience.
- SPRAWL zero turns firefights into a frantic improvisational scramble. You’ll drain, throw, and replace weapons while your Gravity-Gloves send bullets, barrels, and enemies flying. Its murky navigation, and late-game bullet sponges sometimes can spoil the flow, but once you drop into that shoot-toss-grab rhythm, this boomer shooter is a blast.
- SPRAWL Zero is a very different game from its predecessor, but one that wholeheartedly embraces its mid-2000s mechanics, delivering a fun and accessible prequel that single-player FPS fans will enjoy.