A dynamic platformer with a colourful style: gameplay trailer of the promising game Tales of Kenzera: Zau is presented
At the Xbox Partner Preview show, publisher Electronic Arts and indie studio Silver Rain Games, founded by Abubakar Salim - the star of Assassin's Creed Origins, presented a gameplay trailer of action-platformer Tales of Kenzera: Zau.
Here's What We Know
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a classic 2.5D-platformer with colourful visual style and elements of metroidvania genre.
Stylistically and gameplay-wise the game reminds Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, but it has its own unique features.
The hero - a young warrior named Zau - has two masks: the Moon and the Sun, and by wearing them, the protagonist gets different magical abilities that help him in battles with enemies and overcoming obstacles.
The gameplay of Tales of Kenzera: Zau is based on the timely change of masks, and since the game is very dynamic, the player needs to switch between them competently and adapt to the rapidly changing situation.
Judging by the presented shots, the game will have a complex and multi-level design of locations with a lot of transitions and hidden paths, players will meet dangerous bosses that will pose a serious challenge.
When We Can Expect It
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is expected to release on 13 April 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch.
The game will immediately appear in the Xbox Game Pass catalogue.
Source: Xbox