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… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
NourishingAge · PEGI 7
Respect
92
Nourish
68
Stimulation
moderate
Has an endingStop anytime
On failure
Punishing: a death costs progress or a long way back
- Souls-like: dying costs your progress and a run back to your body
- Steam tag “Souls-like” (20 votes)
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Exploration” (53 votes)
- IGDB keyword “metroidvania”
Problem solving
- Genre: Puzzle
Story and reading
- Steam tag “Story Rich” (28 votes)
- From a player review
Motor skills and rhythm
- Steam tag “Platformer” (53 votes)
- Steam tag “Precision Platformer” (10 votes)
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