Tales of Kenzera: Zau cover

Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Surgent Studios · Electronic Arts
NSW PC PS5 XSX
Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Release Date: April 23, 2024
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.
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3 reviews

Critic Reviews

3 reviews
Video Games Chronicle
60
We are in the midst of a Metroidvania renaissance.
Eurogamer
80
Eurogamer's review of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, which lacks creative game design but makes up for it in vital, passionate storytelling.
Game Informer
7.5/10
75
Tales of Kenzera: Zau conveys its somber themes with nuance and passion. It's just a shame the gameplay doesn't always match those highs.