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Ballistic Zen

Skate. Strafe. Wallrun. Master a unique movement system based on old-school air-strafing, updated for the modern age. Use your hoverblades to find collectables and follow lines in an open world. Feel the Ballistic Zen.

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Developer
Alex Hetherington
Publisher
Alex Hetherington
Release
January 25, 2023
3 years and 190 days ago
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Positive47 reviews97.9%

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About the Game

Ballistic Zen is a first person open world platformer with a unique movement system based on old-school air-strafing, updated for the modern age. Simple to pick up but difficult to master, Ballistic Zen celebrates the joy and meditation of movement in games.



Find collectables and follow lines to earn the respect of your peers, who will unlock new locations and share their backstories.

Join the discord to share custom lines with others!

Key Features

  • Unique movement system based on old-school air-strafing
  • Wallrunning!
  • Play one handed with just a mouse!
  • Open world with 5 distinct areas
  • 50+ challenging collectables
  • 20+ lines
  • 5 NPCs with unique backstories

Shoutouts

  • Trailer Music: Doctor Dreamchip
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