Tales of Kenzera: Zau

AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
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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?

Developers
Surgent Studios
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Genres
AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
Game modes
Single player
Perspectives
Side view
Keywords
atmosphericblack protagonistcolorfulmetroidvaniasteam achievementssteam cloudsteam families

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