Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

Side-scrolling action adventure about a shaman seeking his father's spirit

Surgent Studios · Published by Electronic Arts · Released Apr 23, 2024

Action Adventure Indie

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 986
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 1; peak 24h 2
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Nov 21, 2024

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU?

A side-scrolling action adventure set in a mythological world inspired by Bantu tales. You guide Zau through platforming, exploration, and combat, using shamanic powers as he seeks to recover his father's spirit.

For you if...

+you prefer straightforward platforming over demanding challenges
+you want a story about coping with loss
+you enjoy colorful fantasy settings rooted in mythology

Not for you if...

−you want deep, nonlinear Metroidvania exploration
−you expect varied combat and extensive ability upgrades

What players say

83% of 986 reviews are positive

Players praise the story, visual style, music, and voice acting. Common complaints include repetitive combat, limited exploration, and platforming that some players find clumsy.

Screenshots and trailer

Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i7 7700 / AMD Ryzen 2600
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A380
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: These specs allow for the game to be played in 1920x1080 at 60 FPS with graphics setting "Lowest"

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i7 7700 / AMD Ryzen 2600
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega-56 8 GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: These specs allow for the game to be played in 1920x1080 at 60 FPS with graphics setting "Standard"

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Swahili. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil.