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Tales of Kenzera: Zau (2024)

Surgent Studios

Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S

3.10 from 61 ratings

216 members have it in their collection · 4 playing now · 92 backlogged · 50 wish listed

How long? Main story 11h · with extras 22h · 100% 12h (from 8 logged playthroughs)

Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a 2.5D metroidvania developed by Surgent Studios and published under the EA Originals label. The game follows Zau, a young shaman who bargains with Kalunga, the God of Death, to revive his father. Players explore the mythological lands of Kenzera, using Zau's athletic abilities—such as double jumping, wall jumping, and air dashing—to traverse the environment. … Read more
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a 2.5D metroidvania developed by Surgent Studios and published under the EA Originals label. The game follows Zau, a young shaman who bargains with Kalunga, the God of Death, to revive his father. Players explore the mythological lands of Kenzera, using Zau's athletic abilities—such as double jumping, wall jumping, and air dashing—to traverse the environment. Equipped with the sun mask for melee attacks and the moon mask for ranged combat, Zau can upgrade both weapons along distinct paths. As players gain new skills, they unlock previously inaccessible areas, progressing through a world filled with ancestral spirits and powerful monsters. Read less
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Details

Developers
Surgent Studios
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Events
Black Voices in Gaming 10.29.24, Black Voices in Gaming Summer Showcase 2024, Xbox Partner Preview 2024, Black Voices in Gaming: February 2024, Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase - 2.21.2024, The Game Awards 2023
Steam
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Release dates

  • Apr 23, 2024 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
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Rating distribution

5 stars
4
4 stars
15
3 stars
27
2 stars
13
1 star
2
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Gangreen

Status Gangreen Sep 23, 2024

It is amazing how similar this is to Prince of Persia. I like the plot line in Tales of Kenzaru Zau game a lot better but the level of polish and the combat is so much more satisfying in Prince of Persia.

Still the game needs to chill out with the constant dialogue and just get to the exploration and …

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It is amazing how similar this is to Prince of Persia. I like the plot line in Tales of Kenzaru Zau game a lot better but the level of polish and the combat is so much more satisfying in Prince of Persia.

Still the game needs to chill out with the constant dialogue and just get to the exploration and Metroidvania fun.

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BMO

Status BMO Feb 10, 2024

This might actually defy my usual dislike of 2.5D platformers, but the game is pretty. The demo is unfortunately not well optimized because things such as waterfalls in the background tank my framerate on Steam Deck. It’s also sadly another 2D platformer that only allows analogue stick movement. I understand why, because it’s trying to emulate ranged attacks of more …

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This might actually defy my usual dislike of 2.5D platformers, but the game is pretty. The demo is unfortunately not well optimized because things such as waterfalls in the background tank my framerate on Steam Deck. It’s also sadly another 2D platformer that only allows analogue stick movement. I understand why, because it’s trying to emulate ranged attacks of more recent Metroid games that have an aim function for projectile fire. All the same, I really don’t enjoy analogue stick limited controls for 2D platformers.

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