Zion

Zion (Zyon) is a mobile game developed by aquatrax in collaboration with Shanghai HENIAN.
==History==
The game was released on November 18, 2015 for iOS products. The Android version was released on April 29, 2016.Android release
===Development===
On July 17, 2015 at Firefly Con, a game featuring Luo Tianyi, YANHE, and Yuezheng Ling was announced to be in production and would be developed by aquatrax. It was later revealed that it was called "Zion" and it would feature two different playing styles.https://www.facebook.com/vsingerofficial/posts/1602021150058533 Later in the year, aquatrax built a Facebook page and a Twitter account for Zion and continued to announce their progress through these social medias. The developers intended to release the game in China during the first week of October.https://www.facebook.com/aquatraxzyon/posts/775622212547353
In September, aquatrax announced that they would distribute Zion as a free download in the App Store and Google Play if the Facebook page received 10,000 likes before the official launch. They were also offering more than 10 free tracks. However, this goal was not accomplished.https://www.facebook.com/aquatraxzyon/photos/a.775722095870698.1073741829.745691538873754/775717775871130/?type=3
When the game released for iOS products, aquatrax occasionally released themes and other goods for free.https://www.facebook.com/aquatraxzyon/posts/800691606707080 The Android version was originally due release in December 2015, but was delayed due to slow development progression. In January 2016, it was revealed that it was delayed even further due to China's firewall restrictions and in compensation for the wait, aquatrax hinted that another character would become available in the game.https://www.facebook.com/aquatraxzyon/photos/a.775622219214019.1073741828.745691538873754/829285800514327/?type=3
In February 2016, MAYU was hinted to be available in the game and was later confirmed in April.MAYU confirmedhttps://www.facebook.com/aquatraxzyon/photos/a.775622219214019.1073741828.745691538873754/870153603094213/?type=3
In March 2016, the Android version was confirmed to be releasing in April and was later announced to be released on April 29th.April Android release
In April 2016, Dots Mode was introduced. In addition, aquatrax offered free prizes if people "attended" the pre-registration event. These included in-game coins, songs, characters, and menu themes.
===Closure===
Zion officially became unsupported due to its server service provider's bankruptcy in February 2020, leaving aquatrax to work solely on another game of their's: "Yīn Líng INVAXION".https://twitter.com/Zyon_RhythmGame/status/1232868872249737216
==Features==
===Gameplay===
#The game is played using the touchscreen and is available in three modes: Pure Mode, Dual Mode, and Dots Mode.
#Dual Mode is played by using the buttons located on the four corners of the screen. The ones at the top are red, while the ones at the bottom are blue. The player must tap on the buttons that correspond with the colored orbs appearing on the screen.
#Pure Mode is played by tapping on the orbs that appear in order on the screen.
#Dots Mode was introduced prior a few weeks before the Android release and is played by tapping on the buttons that ripple in order on the screen.Dots Mode The ripple must be in line with the button to receive full points. In addition, buttons with two red dots must be held in place until the dots connect and the player must release when they do.
==Music==
===Featured producers===
Dr. Yun, litterzy, Rosary, H.K.Kun, Luna Safari, Tiaonan-P, Trii, Junk
===Song list===
*Songs unlocked through the gift code option
№ 	Chinese, Pinyin 	English 	Producer 	Singer
01 	Stage 5 	Stage 5 	LV.4 	
02 	梦之雨 (Mèng zhī Yǔ) 	Rain of Dreams 	Dr. Yun 	YANHE
03 	刀剑春秋 (Dāojiàn Chūnqiū) 	The Age of Sword and Blade	litterzy 	YANHE
04 	Scarlet Drop 	Scarlet Drop 	Rosary 	Ling
05 	千年食谱颂 (Qiānnián Shípǔ Sòng) 	Millennium Recipe Song 	H.K. Kun 	Tianyi
06 	Sink Into Nightmare 	Sink Into Nightmare 	LEMiao feat. YooSanHyakurei	
07 	Empyrean 	Empyrean 	Himmel 	
08 	The Eighth Sin 	The Eighth Sin 	MIssionary 	
09 	Step on your heart -心印- 	Step on your heart -心印- 	Luna_Safari 	Tianyi
10 	The Formula 	The Formula 	Junk 	
11 	PLANET NOVA 	PLANET NOVA 	Tiaonan-P 	Tianyi
12 	I Can Reach You 	I Can Reach You 	 	
13 	Wings of Liberty 	Wings of Liberty 	Himmel 	
14 	Offshore 	Offshore 	Nhato 	
15 	Code Paradiso 	Code Paradiso 	 	
16 	Starway to Heaven 	Starway to Heaven 	Tukishiro Hikari 	
17 	FEEL YOUR DREAM 	Feel Your Dream 	Trii 	Tianyi
18 	Seraphim 	Seraphim 	Himmel feat. YooSanHyakurei	
19 	Dual Sight 	Dual Sight 	G.K 	
20 	Rebirth 	Rebirth 	Haloweak 	
21 	Ace 	Ace 	HAYABUSA 	
22 	Yggdrasils 	Yggdrasils 	HAYABUSA 	
23 	Helios 	Helios 	Akira Complex 	
*S1	Kronos 	Kronos 	Sakuzyo 	
*S2	Primum Mobile 	Primum Mobile 	Himmel 	
*S3	Altersist 	Altersist 	Void 	
*S4	Vector Cannon 	Vector Cannon 	Akira Complex 	
==References==
==External links==
*Official Facebook
*Official Twitter
==Navigation==
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