Tales of Kenzera: Zau (2024)

Developer: Surgent Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 23 player ratings
Main story: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A somber, mythological metroidvania where you fluidly leap and dash through vibrant, spiritual landscapes while unlocking combat upgrades and grieving a father's death.

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About

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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