Hole Knight Silksong would possibly nonetheless be below wraps, however it’s nonetheless an excellent time to be an motion platformer fan proper now with loads of competitors heating up for the most effective Metroidvania video games of 2024. Together with the likes of Prince of Persia The Misplaced Crown, Ultros, Saviorless, and BioGun, lovely newcomer Tales of Kenzera Zau, directed by a former Murderer’s Creed lead, is one I’ve been watching with eager curiosity, and it simply launched on Steam – however it’s to this point struggled to make a mark, with a peak of simply 287 gamers in its first 4 days.
You would possibly recall the introduction of Tales of Kenzera: Zau at The Recreation Awards 2023, the place director and actor Abubakar Salim, greatest often known as the voice of Murderer’s Creed Origins protagonist Bayek together with appearances in Raised by Wolves and Home of the Dragon, confirmed off the brand new Metroidvania recreation. Impressed by the demise of his father Ali ten years in the past, Tales of Kenzera is written as each a contemplation on grief and a candy, heartfelt love letter to Salim’s late father.
Because the eponymous younger Zau, voiced by Salim, you’ll journey into the mythological lands of Kenzera following his father’s demise on a journey to turn out to be a warrior shaman, using cosmic powers to face the stressed spirits of this sacred realm. Alongside his journey, he’ll have to search out the braveness to press on by way of his grief and face his personal feelings to study the secrets and techniques of non secular therapeutic and reclaim his father’s spirit.
Tales of Kenzera is a brief however candy journey by way of some completely lovely environments and flashy fights. Whereas it hasn’t reached a big viewers on Steam but, person evaluations are principally optimistic, with gamers praising its “unimaginable” visuals, “thrilling” fight, and “greatest in school” voice appearing. One remarks that, whereas it doesn’t fairly attain the excessive bar set by The Misplaced Crown for them, “contemplating the reasonably priced worth, fantastic artwork route, touching story, and distinctive setting, I feel that is undoubtedly a worthwhile expertise.”
With so many large, beefy video games launching in 2024 to this point, I’m all for one thing just a little extra compact, and Tales of Kenzera presents that whereas nonetheless delivering a narrative to recollect. It won’t push your expertise to the restrict like some video games within the style, however for those who’re within the temper for an emotional and charming journey by way of some breathtaking worlds, you will get Tales of Kenzera: Zau on Steam for $19.99/£17.99.
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