| Zenless Zone Zero | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Register & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 (PC, Mobile, PlayStation) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, RPG | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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Free |
| Developer | Publisher |
| MiHoYo Co., Ltd | COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | T |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 0.5h (Dailies) | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Zenless Zone Zero |
Zenless Zone Zero Overview
Zenless Zone Zero is a game developed by MiHoYo, best known for titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. Unlike the fantasy titles they are famous for, Zenless Zone Zero is an urban fantasy action RPG with a roguelike gameplay twist, set in a futuristic cityscape overrun by supernatural threats known as the Hollows.
Players take on the role of either Belle or Wise, Proxies who serve as a guide for various characters through the shifting landscapes of New Eridu. Unlike its predecessors, Zenless Zone Zero focuses on dynamic combat sequences with flashy combos and fluid movement, set within procedurally generated environments with randomized encounters and events.
Zenless Zone Zero was first announced in May 2022, showcasing its fast-paced combat and vibrant urban aesthetic. Following its release, the game has maintained a strong online presence with regular updates that introduce new characters, story expansions, and event-driven content. HoYoverse has continued to engage the player community through frequent updates on social media, detailing upcoming features and hosting developer streams.
Zenless Zone Zero Gameplay
Zenless Zone Zero is a fast-paced action game that emphasizes player responsiveness, team synergy, and fighting game-esque combos. Set in a futuristic urban environment, the game moves away from the expansive open or semi open-world formats of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, opting for a mission-based structure that focuses on tightly designed, story-driven areas.
Combat is the game's centerpiece, where players control a team of three characters. Players can seamlessly switch between them to chain attacks and trigger various effects such as Defensive Assists. This encourages players to utilize each character’s unique skill set and experiment with different combinations to maximize damage output and reduce clear times.
Zenless Zone Zero features a gacha system where players collect characters and weapons (W-Engines) of varying rarities. Higher-tier characters often come with stronger skills and abilities, making them valuable for building optimal team compositions. Weapons and gear can be upgraded using resources earned through gameplay, giving players control over character progression and customization. Stats are heavily decided by RNG, though, so a lot of time must be spent to farm for the optimal gear.
Zenless Zone Zero Reviews
Stylish Combat, Uneven Exploration
Game8 praised Zenless Zone Zero for its engaging combat and stylish presentation, giving the game a favorable score of 8 out of 10. They highlighted the game's fast-paced action, comparing it to fighting games due to its emphasis on precise combos and character synergies. However, they noted that the game's roguelike elements are very unremarkable and barely even matter to the overall experience, as well as their mixed bag of character designs.
IGN also gave the game an 8 out of 10, applauding the game's striking urban aesthetic and well-realized characters. They found the combat to be the game's strongest point, offering satisfying and dynamic battles, though they pointed out that some side content could detract from the game's pacing. They appreciated the balance between flashy action and character-driven narrative, though some mechanics, like quest tracking, felt less polished.
PC Gamer had a less favorable opinion, scoring the game at 55 out of 100. They felt that while the game was visually impressive, it leaned too heavily on monetization, suggesting that the core combat, although fun initially, could become repetitive. They also critiqued the game's structure, feeling it often prioritized player retention tactics over a fulfilling gameplay experience.
Zenless Zone Zero Announcement Trailer
Zenless Zone Zero Reveal Trailer
Zenless Zone Zero Trivia
⚫︎ Zenless Zone Zero uses a mix of cinematic cutscenes, visual novel-like dialogues, and dynamic comic panels to deliver its narrative.
⚫︎ The Drive Disc system is essentially a more flexible version of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail's Artifact and Relic systems.
⚫︎ New Eridu features nods to various Japanese, Chinese, and Western pop culture, including elements like anime, comic books, uniform designs, and arcades.
⚫︎ Unlike many mobile action games, Zenless Zone Zero currently does not feature a character that functions as a healer. This forces players to rely on other means to survive, such as shields.
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