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ZENONIA 1 is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Com2us Holdings and was released on August 31, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

GET INVOLVED About the GameWhere It All BeganBefore smartphones. Before app stores. ZENONIA set the foundation for mobile RPGs. Now, this iconic action RPG returns in its original form—refined for modern platforms. A Classic, Reimagined Bringing back the original charm while adapting seamlessly to today’s platforms. Whether you're here for nostalgia or a brand-new adventure— ZENO…

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding17 negative mentions

  • Strong nostalgic appeal that successfully evokes memories of the original mobile release and childhood gaming experiences.
  • Faithful port with preserved art style, soundtrack, and core gameplay mechanics, enhanced by modern features like game speed settings and UI improvements.
  • Engaging and addictive hack-and-slash RPG gameplay with multiple character classes and skill trees, providing substantial playtime and replay value.
  • Translation and dialogue quality are poor, with grammatical errors, inconsistent character gender references, and awkward narrative progression.
  • Significant grind and leveling difficulty spikes throughout the game, especially in later stages, which can feel tedious and unbalanced without sufficient quality-of-life improvements.
  • Technical issues including lacking or poorly communicated autosave and cloud save features at launch, bugs such as soft locks and crashes, and some problematic controls especially for controller users.
  • story

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    10% positive mentions, 80% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The story is straightforward and nostalgic, centered on a classic "chosen one" narrative with charming characters and light emotional impact. However, its depth is limited, side quests offer added character development but feel optional, and translation issues along with pacing and dialogue inconsistencies somewhat detract from the overall experience. Fans appreciate the old-school RPG feel and familiar storyline despite these shortcomings.

    • “They definitely show more of the charm of the characters in the world, which is a plus, given the relatively light depth of the main story.”
    • “The nostalgia, story, and old-school charm are still here, and I’m glad a piece of my childhood is playable on PC now.”
    • “It's your typical "chosen one meant to save the world" kind of story but characters have personality and throw a billion sidequests at you while the world is in chaos, some being a bit hilarious with that added comedic relief.”
    • “Any emotional impact that the story might have had is hampered by this dogwater translation; also, the gender machine is broken so everyone gets free he/him pronouns.”
    • “The new script either dumbs down some important plot points or gives certain characters different personalities.”
    • “The incentive to do the side quests is largely lost when you can complete a run without doing most of them in the first place.”
  • grinding

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is notably intense and often tedious, with level spikes and poor loot scaling making progression challenging, especially for non-AOE classes. While some players find the grind nostalgic or fun, many criticize it for becoming excessive in mid-to-late game, lacking meaningful rewards beyond max level and exacerbated by limited experience boosts. Overall, grinding is a polarizing aspect that can significantly impact the gameplay experience.

    • “This severely impedes the player's ability to continue grinding without leaving the dungeon, as the drops don't properly correspond to their level, meaning they can't replace the diminishing equipment they are using to grind in the first place with something stronger and more level-appropriate.”
    • “Things to note while playing the game: fast and smooth start until mid-late game where from level 45+ gets gruesome grinding and even worse at level 70+ where mob levels spike drastically.”
    • “Grinding past a certain level (around 82, depending on class) can be overkill for the final boss and lacks real purpose beyond it (no secret boss to fight nor achievements for reaching max level).”
  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally simplistic and grind-heavy, with some enjoying its nostalgic and addictive qualities while others find it repetitive and stale. It features basic mechanics with limited character upgrades and occasional difficulty spikes, but translation issues and frustrating durability systems detract from the overall experience.

    • “There were not a lot of fully-fledged adventure RPGs available on iOS and Android back in 2009-2012, and those that did exist generally shared a very similar gameplay philosophy to Zenonia.”
    • “Besides the nostalgia vibe, the gameplay seems pretty nice honestly, with effects remade to be more clean and smooth.”
    • “Gameplay wise, it's addicting, really.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely simplistic, and the translation and/or writing is just awful.”
    • “At some point the grind becomes insufferable, making the whole gameplay loop feel stale and infuriating.”
    • “Trash game, 90% grind/10% story, bad OST and mediocre gameplay; besides, you lose XP and item durability when you die, not recommended at all.”
  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, praised for their faithful recreation of the original’s art style and notable improvement from the demo to the full release. While some users wish for certain original graphic elements, overall the art style is considered visually appealing and contributes positively to the game's nostalgic and enjoyable experience.

    • “This game is a faithful recreation of the original in almost every aspect, from the soundtrack to the art style.”
    • “Fun, as the other installments (Zenonia 2 and Zenonia 3), graphically stunning, and impressively enough, it's really enjoyable despite some stuff that needs to be fixed yet, but in a smaller scale compared to the demo version.”
    • “Bring back the original graphic for holy attack stun; it looks way better.”
    • “They caught me by surprise with how much they've improved the graphics from the demo version to the release on Steam.”
    • “But the art style and the story impressed me so much back then that I still think about Zenonia from time to time, especially when I need inspiration for my own art.”
  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its faithful and nostalgic soundtrack, considered a highlight by many fans. However, some users criticize the soundtrack for poor looping, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is viewed positively but with minor issues noted by some players.

    • “I still like the combat, the music, and the general look of the game as I did all those years ago.”
    • “Soundtrack is peak.”
    • “This game is a faithful recreation of the original in almost every aspect, from the soundtrack to the art style.”
    • “Trash game, 90% grind/10% story, bad OST and mediocre gameplay, besides you lose XP and item durability when you die, not recommended at all.”
    • “Even if the music is badly looped so you end up muting it for the whole playthrough.”
    • “The soundtrack, even with issues in movement or attacks, is still the same and I really hope they give us Zenonia 2 or even better, 3.”
  • monetization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game notably removes microtransactions, replacing them with an achievement point system, which players appreciate as it preserves a nostalgic, old-school RPG experience without pay-to-win elements. However, some feel the game feels outdated and question its current value. Overall, fans value the absence of in-game purchases and hope future remakes maintain this approach.

    • “Microtransactions have been removed entirely, replaced with an achievement point system that rewards points for completing achievements.”
    • “There are no microtransactions like in later games, making this an old school RPG where you can still decide your stat allocation and skill levels with the occasional grind.”
    • “I bought the game again hoping they will bring back the rest of the series rebalanced without in-game purchases.”
    • “Wanted to like it but the game has not aged well and while the potential is there, in its current state it is just a cash grab.”
    • “I've already spent hundreds of hours on this game back then, but I bought it again in hopes that you will bring back the rest of the Zenonia series but rebalanced without the in-game purchases.”
    • “So I've played the game before as well as the other games in the series. I love all the games. As far as base story goes, sure they aren't super intricate but this is a nostalgia feel good game that reminds me of being a kid playing similar games, and you don't have any microtransactions like later games had. Hopefully if they all get remade and put onto Steam they keep those out. I recommend the game if you like old school RPGs where you still get to decide your stat allocation and skill levels and like the occasional grind.”
  • stability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with controller responsiveness in menus and buggy achievements, leading to a noticeably unpolished and frustrating experience.

    • “I want to like the game, I really do, but the controller is buggy. When in menus, I have to move the left stick a few times to get it to react; this happens every time I open a menu.”
    • “Achievements also seem pretty buggy.”
    • “Even after only an hour, the game already feels noticeably buggy and not polished enough.”
  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional impact of the story is significantly weakened due to poor translation quality and issues with the gender pronoun system, which detracts from player immersion and connection.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game provides comedic relief through quirky sidequests and distinct character personalities, adding a lighthearted touch to the typical "chosen one" storyline amidst a chaotic world.

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ZENONIA 1 is a role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for ZENONIA 1 include indie, pixel graphics, souls-like, retro, cute and others.

ZENONIA 1 is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

ZENONIA 1 was released on August 31, 2026.

ZENONIA 1 was developed by Com2us Holdings.

ZENONIA 1 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked ZENONIA 1 for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

ZENONIA 1 is a single player game.

Similar games include Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Sonny Legacy Collection, Dokimon Quest and others.