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Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is a metroidvania, adventure and action-adventure game
developed by Surgent Studios
and published by Electronic Arts.
Released on April 23rd 2024 is available only on Windows.
It has received 780 reviews of which 649 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 7700 / AMD Ryzen 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- Additional Notes: These specs allow for the game to be played in 1920x1080 at 60 FPS with graphics setting "Lowest"
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Game is short but it has a touching story and interesting visuals. It's weaker in the gameplay department than some of its contemporaries, but it has the makings of something much more interesting. I think if this studio makes a follow up, whether a sequel or a different game in the same genre, they will be able to add the polish it needs to really make the mechanics shine. I highly recommend this game, very worth the handful of hours it'll take you to 100% it
Loved the story, the design and graphics, the music and the voice acting. Some of the platforming got a bit irritating due to the slightly clunky controls on one particular mechanic that’s used to bust through doors. The fighting is pretty cool but got a bit samey after a while. Same with the platforming, sometimes it felt like areas were big just so you had some jumping around to do before the next area. There are two chase sequences which o found maddeningly annoying and made me quit the game several times. I finished the first but the second drove me mad, then I found there’s an option to skip. Without this I might have abandoned the game. Overall I loved the story and atmosphere but found some stuff annoying.
A Beautiful Debut That Almost Reaches Greatness Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is the kind of first game that makes you respect a studio immediately. It’s bold, stylish, heartfelt — and clearly made with passion. It doesn’t quite reach the top tier of the genre, but for a debut? It’s seriously impressive. 🎨 Art & Presentation This is one of the best-looking metroidvanias in years. The art direction absolutely carries the experience — vibrant environments, strong colour identity, and a cohesive visual style that never feels cheap or undercooked. For a first game on a smaller budget, this punches way above its weight. Zero complaints here. ⚙️ Performance Mixed bag. On a proper PC, performance is solid overall. You’ll occasionally notice a slight frame dip when entering new areas, but nothing major. On Steam Deck though? Not great. And that’s frustrating because this is exactly the type of game I prefer handheld. It struggles more than it probably should for a game of this graphical scope. And the real kicker? It’s not even just black bars — they actually drew a border around the screen. Which somehow makes it worse. No proper widescreen support either. Playable? Yes. Optimised for Deck? Not really. 🎮 Gameplay – Platforming Movement feels fantastic. Smooth, responsive, and genuinely fun to chain together. Traversal is easily one of the strongest aspects of the game. My only issue? It’s too easy. Even optional platforming challenges don’t push you much. Still, it’s a blast to move through this world — and that counts for a lot. 🎮 Gameplay – Combat & Enemies Combat feels great early on. Abilities look flashy and encounters feel impactful. But as the game goes on, repetition creeps in. Enemy variety doesn’t evolve enough, and your move set doesn’t meaningfully “upgrade” in a way that changes combat flow long term. Relic challenges swing the other direction — suddenly very difficult — but without the mechanical depth to fully support that spike. Compared to heavy hitters in the genre, this is where it falls short. ⚔️ Boss Battles Some bosses are genuinely fun and visually impressive. Others feel spongey — more endurance test than skill check. The death pits during boss fights are also frustrating, especially when the camera can make positioning hard to judge. They’re welcome additions, just in need of tighter tuning. 🎵 Soundtrack Big win here. Ambient tracks? Great. Exploration music? Great. Boss and action themes? Great. No complaints at all. 📖 Story Honestly? Really solid. The African mythology angle is interesting and heartfelt. I’m Aussie, so no cultural bias here — I just genuinely found it engaging. It’s not mind-blowing, but it’s sincere and emotionally grounded, and that gives it weight. 🏁 Final Verdict Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a strong debut with incredible art direction and genuinely fun platforming. Combat repetition and performance issues — especially on Steam Deck — hold it back from greatness. But for a studio’s first game? This is something to be proud of. 7.5/10 — maybe an 8 if the story really lands for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU received 649 positive votes out of a total of 780 achieving a rating of 7.87.
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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU was developed by Surgent Studios and published by Electronic Arts.
Yes, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is not playable on MacOS.
No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is not playable on Linux.
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No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU does not support VR.
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is a single-player game.
No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 19 September 2026 06:15 UTC |
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Developer
Surgent Studios
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
23 Apr 2024
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