Zenith Realms

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Zenith Realms is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by May El Zein and was released on May 30, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Zenith Realms is a 3D top-down adventure puzzle game where Ninami journeys through a fractured planet split by a devastating war. Players solve environmental puzzles, chase a mischievous Raven, and uncover the mysteries behind the planet’s division. Navigate serene yet divided landscapes to help Ninami find her way home before time runs out.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted world with captivating graphics and a cozy atmosphere.
It offers heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth, making for an engaging experience.
The puzzles are enjoyable and the game encourages exploration of its lore and environment.

The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs, including issues that can prevent progress.
There is no save mechanic, forcing players to restart the game after encountering bugs or getting stuck.
Character movement can be awkward and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics of Zenith Realms are praised for their captivating and atmospheric art style, which combines a dreamy aesthetic with a darker underlying theme. Players appreciate the game's visual appeal, describing it as cute and engaging, though some note technical issues that can detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the game's mystical and exploratory vibe.
- “Zenith Realms is a free and short exploration/puzzle game, with an atmospheric and dreamy artwork style but also an underlying dark theme: a genocidal war that has all but destroyed both sides.”
- “Pretty good graphics for a 1.7GB game.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is truly captivating; the graphics greatly support the mythical feel evoked by this, and the game design centers around this mystic vibe and feeling of being both enthralled by and alienated on this lushly vegetated planet.”
- “Zenith Realms is a free and short exploration/puzzle game, featuring an atmospheric and dreamy artwork style, but it also has an underlying dark theme: a genocidal war that has all but destroyed both sides.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game features a cozy yet ambitious puzzle-adventure narrative that combines heartfelt storytelling with intricate exploration, though some players find the story difficult to grasp until the epilogue and journal pages are reviewed. While the overall presentation is visually appealing, the bittersweet and complex story contrasts with the game's gentle appearance, leaving some players confused about its themes.
- “A cozy yet ambitious puzzle-adventure game that blends heartfelt storytelling with intricate exploration.”
- “All in all, a generally well-crafted and visually attractive game, with a hard story surprisingly underpinning a soft and gentle appearance.”
- “The game itself is like a ten-minute game, and the story is bittersweet.”
- “The game isn't intuitive, and I have no idea what the story is.”
- “I must admit that I didn't really understand the game's story until the long automatic epilogue sequence as well as reading the completed journal pages (collected during the exploration).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth, creating a cozy atmosphere that resonates with players. However, it faces criticism for technical issues and pacing, which may detract from the overall experience. The visuals are also highlighted as cute and appealing, enhancing the game's emotional appeal.
- “A cozy yet ambitious puzzle-adventure game that blends heartfelt storytelling with intricate exploration.”
- “While it shines in atmosphere and emotional depth, it struggles with technical polish and pacing.”
- “I like the graphics and the visuals; it is cute, wholesome, and I really enjoy it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating and emotional depth, enhanced by dreamy artwork and a mythical feel, despite its underlying dark themes. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the lush environments and the sense of both enchantment and alienation. However, some note that the overall technical polish and pacing could be improved.
- “Zenith Realms is a free and short exploration/puzzle game, with an atmospheric and dreamy artwork style but also an underlying dark theme: a genocidal war that has all but destroyed both sides.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is truly captivating; the graphics greatly support the mythical feel evoked by this, and the game design centers around this mystic vibe and feeling of being both enthralled by and alienated on this lushly vegetated planet.”
- “While it shines in atmosphere and emotional depth, it struggles with technical polish and pacing.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is truly captivating, the graphics greatly support the mythical feel evoked by this, and the game design centers around this mystic vibe and feeling of being both enthralled by and alienated on this lushly vegetated planet.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is marred by numerous game-breaking bugs, including instances of players becoming softlocked early on, and a lack of a save mechanic. Additionally, the controls are described as clunky, leading to frustrating interactions with the environment.
- “Game-breaking bugs galore; I was softlocked in the first 15 seconds of gameplay.”
- “There is no save mechanic.”
- “I kept snagging on corners and found the mechanics far too clunky for a game like this.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that while the game's art and style are appealing, the controls suffer from significant bugs and awkwardness, leading to frustrating experiences such as being unable to exit the menu.
- “I like the art and style, but the controls are buggy and awkward (e.g., I couldn't quit from the menu - it did nothing).”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its vibrant and amusing visuals, though some players may find themselves frustrated by challenging puzzles, which can detract from the overall comedic experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates funny situations and unexpected twists that make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The quirky humor and playful references throughout the game add a unique charm that makes it stand out.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its quality and relaxed vibe, complementing the cool art style and enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, it incorporates elements of lore that players can explore.
- “There is also great music and a bit of lore that you can explore.”
- “The art style is really cool and the music is relaxing.”