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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 4/23/2024

Tales of Kenzera: Zau

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.

PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndie
Developer
Surgent Studios
Publisher
Electronic Arts

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Critic average

76

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Critic avg

76

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Total coverage

14

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Score range

60–90

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Mixed response

Score range is 21–30 points

Critic landscape

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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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.

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Ozzie Mejia

Shacknews

Tales of Kenzera: Zau review: The circle of life

Published 4/22/2024

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Scoring alignment

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80

+4 vs critic avg

Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Review - The Joy Within Pain

Published 4/22/2024

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80

+4 vs critic avg

Kyle LeClair

Hardcore Gamer

Review: Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Published 4/22/2024

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70

-6 vs critic avg

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU - Easy Allies Review - YouTube

Published 4/22/2024

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75

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