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<div class="product__description rte quick-add-hidden"> <p><strong>Fully tested and Functional disc(s) in a paper sleeve(s) and works. Ships out via USPS first class shipping and comes with a tracking number.</strong></p> </div> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Wanna find out if your pc can run this game? Find out <a href="https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri" target="_blank" title="https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri" rel="noopener">here</a>!</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0889/9762/6227/files/11209624-zpc-windows-main-menu.jpg?v=1737171189" alt="Dive into the immersive video game menu of ZPC Microsoft Windows PC CD, which features New Game, Saved Game, Network Game options, and more. Experience a silhouette against a sunset cityscape in this first-person shooter inspired by classics like ZPC."></strong></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);"><strong>Released in 1996, "ZPC" stands as a significant yet often overlooked entry in the pantheon of PC video games. Developed by Zombie LLC and published by GT Interactive, this first-person shooter utilized the Marathon 2 engine to create a unique gaming experience that diverged from its contemporaries. Players assume the role of Arman, the exiled "Warrior Messiah," who embarks on a quest to reclaim his throne through intricately designed levels and stylized graphics that were notably influenced by Aidan Hughes <span data-hover-menu="true">(Atwood, 2024)</span>. </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);"><strong><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);">While "ZPC" faced criticism for its graphics and gameplay mechanics—often compared unfavorably to earlier titles like "Doom"—it nevertheless carved out a niche for itse</span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);">lf within the gaming landscape of the mid-90s. The game was developed under a modest budget of less than $1 million, highlighting an era when innovation often emerged from constraints rather than excess </span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);" data-hover-menu="true">(Atwood, 2024)</span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);">. Despite its shortcomings, "ZPC" introduced players to an engaging narrative and immersive environments that contributed to its s</span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem; background-color: rgb(226, 188, 56);">tatus as a landmark title in gaming history. Its release coincided with an evolving industry that saw rapid advancements in technology and design; thus, examining "ZPC" offers valuable insights into both the challenges and triumphs faced by developers during this transformative period. By exploring its impact on subsequent titles and its place within the broader context of video game evolution, one can appreciate why "ZPC" deserves recognition as more than just another entry in a crowded market.</span></strong></span></p> <p><button class="share-button__button"><span class="svg-wrapper"><svg viewbox="0 0 13 12" class="icon icon-share" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M1.625 8.125v2.167a1.083 1.083 0 0 0 1.083 1.083h7.584a1.083 1.083 0 0 0 1.083-1.083V8.125" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-linecap="round" stroke="currentColor"></path><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M6.148 1.271a.5.5 0 0 1 .707 0L9.563 3.98a.5.5 0 0 1-.707.707L6.501 2.332 4.147 4.687a.5.5 0 1 1-.708-.707z" fill-rule="evenodd" fill="currentColor"></path><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M6.5 1.125a.5.5 0 0 1 .5.5v6.5a.5.5 0 0 1-1 0v-6.5a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5" fill-rule="evenodd" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></span></button></p>