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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 4/23/2024
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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76
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The critic average is 76 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Review: Tales Of Kenzera: ZAU (Switch) - An Emotional Metroidvania That Plays It Too Safe
Published 4/26/2024
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60
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Read originalTales Of Kenzera: ZAU review – shaped by grief and love
Published 4/22/2024
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70
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Published 4/22/2024
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90
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Read originalTales of Kenzera: Zau review: emotional Metroidvania is a spiritual journey
Published 4/22/2024
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70
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Read originalTales of Kenzera: ZAU Review - A Metroidvania Like No Other
Published 4/22/2024
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90
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Read originalTales of Kenzera review: a compassionate Afro-futurist exploration of grief
Published 4/22/2024
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80
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Read originalTales of Kenzera: Zau Review - Spirit Over Substance - Game Informer
Published 4/22/2024
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75
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Read originalTales of Kenzera: Zau Review - Bladedancing
Published 4/22/2024
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80
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Read originalTales of Kenzera: Zau Review
Published 4/22/2024
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Read originalTALES OF KENZERA: ZAU REVIEW
Published 4/22/2024
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