Zenless Zone Zero

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 74 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Zenless Zone Zero Game Cover
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

"Zenless Zone Zero is a single-player Role Playing game that offers a captivating and well-crafted story. Players will become immersed in a unique world, making choices and overcoming challenges that will shape their experience. With a focus on exploration, character development, and engaging narrative, Zenless Zone Zero is a game that is sure to satisfy fans of the RPG genre."

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • High quality plush with excellent stitching and materials, making it durable and appealing for both kids and collectors.
  • Cute design with attention to detail, including embroidered eyes and a well-made outfit, enhancing its overall charm.
  • Firm stuffing provides a satisfying feel, making it a great companion plush for fans of the character or the upcoming game.
  • The plush cannot stand on its own due to the size of its feet, which may limit display options.
  • Some users found the stuffing to be too firm, making it less cuddly compared to traditional plush toys.
  • The character's backstory and game context may be unclear for those unfamiliar with the upcoming game, potentially limiting its appeal.
  • story12 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and compelling, while others describe it as weak or forgettable. Many appreciate the unique characters and immersive world, which contribute to the overall experience, but there are criticisms regarding the clarity and depth of the narrative. Overall, the game's storytelling is seen as a blend of strong elements and areas needing improvement.

    • “Its immersive world, unique mechanics, engaging gameplay, and compelling story have set a new standard of what a good ARPG should look like and are bound to appeal to almost everyone.”
    • “[aesthetics and art direction are top-notch and create a great retro-futuristic vibe, every medium for telling the story, from comic panels to character portraits, keeps you engaged, combat is full of flashy, over-the-top action and stellar animations, colorful cast of characters that feel unique in both personality and gameplay].”
    • “[great setting and detailed area design, fantastic soundtrack, vibrant and endearing cast of characters, addictive and satisfying combat, interesting storyline].”
    • “While I personally really like the combat, characters, and presentation, the grid exploration and parts of the story can feel weak.”
    • “After numerous hours bouncing between fun, if repetitive combat, and annoying characters occupying a forgettable story, Zenless Zone Zero falls well short of what it needs to be.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics, flashy combat, and a vibrant cast of characters, creating an immersive experience that appeals to a wide audience. However, some players noted issues such as repetitive combat, underwhelming character designs, and a lack of accessibility features, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its unique style, compelling narrative, and robust systems that enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Its immersive world, unique mechanics, engaging gameplay, and compelling story have set a new standard of what a good ARPG should look like and are bound to appeal to almost everyone.”
    • “Exciting gameplay, throws you straight into the action, fun and lovable characters.”
    • “A unique sense of style accompanied by exceptional visuals and animations. Excellent soundtrack with varied tunes that fit the atmosphere well. Stellar combat mechanics and robust systems. Compelling narrative and world-building. Sizable amount of side content and end-game pursuits.”
    • “Excessive storage space consumption considering it is not an open-world game. Underwhelming combat mechanics leave long-time fans returning to the titles they are used to instead. Unremarkable playable character designs, which is not a good sign for a game known to profit from players purchasing extra pulls.”
    • “The narrative can take some time to get going. Combat can feel a bit repetitive until additional mechanics and upgrades open up. Some performance issues in certain places. Gacha mechanics aren't for everyone.”
    • “Doing a little research, his name is Eous and he is some sort of mechanical assistant or robot to the characters in the video game.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their top-notch aesthetics and art direction, creating a captivating retro-futuristic vibe. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals, immersive world, and exceptional animations that enhance the action-packed combat and unique character designs. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its engaging narrative and vibrant atmosphere.

    • “Aesthetics and art direction are top-notch and create a great retro-futuristic vibe. Every medium for telling the story, from comic panels to character portraits, keeps you engaged. Combat is full of flashy, over-the-top action and stellar animations, with a colorful cast of characters that feel unique in both personality and gameplay.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, immersive world, action-packed combat, lovable characters, great story, amazing audio.”
    • “Zenless Zone Zero excels at everything advertised - combat, visuals, and music - while offering a surprisingly well-developed narrative.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in Zenless Zone Zero is highly praised for its exceptional soundtrack, featuring varied tunes that enhance the game's atmosphere and complement its vibrant visuals and engaging narrative. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element that contributes significantly to the overall immersive experience.

    • “Zenless Zone Zero excels at everything advertised - combat, visuals, and music - while offering a surprisingly well-developed narrative.”
    • “A unique sense of style accompanied by exceptional visuals and animations. Excellent soundtrack with varied tunes that fit the atmosphere well.”
    • “Great setting and detailed area design, fantastic soundtrack, vibrant and endearing cast of characters.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is marked by a diverse range of non-playable character designs and engaging comic segments that enhance the narrative experience. However, some players find the playable character designs underwhelming, which contrasts with the game's reputation for monetization through character pulls. Overall, while the game offers a decent blend of life simulation and action, it struggles to fully satisfy long-time fans with its combat mechanics and character appeal.

    • “Great combat and fun character designs, decent blending of life sim and action.”
    • “The game can help newcomers easily adjust to the gacha genre.”
    • “Diverse range in non-playable character designs.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game is excessive, with a significant amount of time dedicated to solving simple and tedious puzzles. Additionally, while combat is visually engaging, it tends to be overly easy for extended periods, only becoming challenging during boss encounters.

    • “Too much time is spent in hollow TVs solving simple, tedious puzzles.”
    • “Combat, while visually exciting, feels too easy for too long outside of boss encounters.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a unique visual style and exceptional animations, complemented by a diverse and fitting soundtrack. Players appreciate the compelling narrative and world-building, alongside engaging combat mechanics and a wealth of side content and end-game pursuits that enhance the overall experience.

    • “A unique sense of style accompanied by exceptional visuals and animations, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The excellent soundtrack features varied tunes that fit the atmosphere perfectly.”
    • “The compelling narrative and world-building contribute significantly to the game's overall atmosphere.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players noting that the narrative pacing can be slow and combat may become repetitive until more mechanics are introduced. Additionally, there are reported performance issues in certain areas, and the gacha mechanics may not appeal to all players.

    • “The narrative can take some time to get going, and combat can feel a bit repetitive until additional mechanics and upgrades open up.”
    • “There are some performance issues in certain areas that hinder the overall experience.”
    • “The gacha mechanics aren't for everyone, which can affect the enjoyment of the game.”
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Critic Reviews

70% average critic score