Zero Divide

Zero Divide is a 3D fighting game built entirely around combat robots, released early in the PlayStation's life when polygonal brawlers were still a novelty. Each machine has its own silhouette and weight, from nimble humanoid frames to hulking industrial units. What set it apart at the time was its presentation: reflective metal surfaces, a synth-heavy soundtrack and a roster of characters who were unmistakably mechanical rather than human. It remains an interesting snapshot of what developers were attempting with the hardware in 1995.