Tales of Kenzera: Zau
- April 23, 2024
- Surgent Studios
- 2h median play time
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Tales of Kenzera: Zau" is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with an intriguing story of a grieving boy who becomes a warrior shaman, Zau, to reclaim his father's spirit. With stellar graphics, a compelling gameplay, and an ingenious soundtrack, players will journey through the beautiful yet treacherous lands of Kenzera, facing formidable foes and mythical characters. This emotionally-driven game is inspired by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, making it a wholesome and memorable experience.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 5
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Xbox Series X|S
Epic Games
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Reviews
- story232 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- gameplay108 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
- graphics78 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- music70 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional38 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Tales of Kenzera: Zau review
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a well-made, confident adventure with some great voice-acting, and fluid, addictive platforming.
85%Tales of Kenzera: Zau review
Tight design and compelling mythology compensate for a few too many borrowed ideas.
73%Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Review – Spiritual Healing
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU proves that innovation isn't always necessary to craft a compelling experience. With its heartfelt story, compelling protagonist, and solid metroidvania gameplay featuring excellent pacing, Zau's journey is one that resonates, especially for those grappling with similar grief to the young shaman.
85%
