Surgent Studios

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.

Released: 23 April 2024
Developer: Surgent Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: PEGI 7 · ESRB E10+
Controller: Full controller support
Metacritic: 76/100
Steam recommendations: 893
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Platform · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Estimated owners: 20,000–50,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 74
Critic rating: 28
Ratings counted: 82.6%
Steam reviews: 19
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Crossplay System requirements 8 GB RAM Download size 30.0 GB

Tales of Kenzera: Zau

The story

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?

Tales of Kenzera: Zau