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Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
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Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle Surgent Studios April 23, 2024
3.4 (28 ratings)

Briefing

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.


Summary

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.


Storyline

Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. A grieving boy begins to read a Bantu tale written by his late father. Adventure into the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of death to bring his Baba back from darkness. With your cosmic powers and untried courage, you advance into unknown mythological lands. Once bursting with life, Kenzera is now rife with lost ancestral spirits. As Zau advances toward his goal, 3 mighty beings lie in wait, fearsome in their strength yet somehow strangely familiar. Will you embrace the dance of the shaman?

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Details

IGDB ID
279641
Status
Released
First Release
April 23, 2024
Release Dates
Apr 23, 2024 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Apr 23, 2024 (Nintendo Switch)
Apr 23, 2024 (Xbox Series X|S)
Apr 23, 2024 (PlayStation 5)
Rating
3.4/10
Rating Count
28
Hypes
5
Time to Beat
Normally: 36000h
Cross-Platform
Additional Websites
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tales-of-kenzera-zau-standard-edition-switch/ https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10003666 https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/tales-of-kenzera-zau/9NNNMBXFFG4W https://www.ea.com/games/tales-of-kenzera/zau https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Kenzera:_Zau https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/tales-of-kenzera https://store.steampowered.com/app/2316580 https://discord.gg/invite/surgent https://www.instagram.com/surgentstudios https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/tales-of-kenzera-zau https://twitter.com/ZauTheGame https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5D8noS9lgcbw0AnnVdykA

Taxonomies

Genres Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Platforms Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developers Surgent Studios
Publishers Electronic Arts
Perspectives Side view
Status Main Game