Zeno Clash

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.

Zeno Clash is a action, surreal and indie game developed and published by ACE Team.
Released on April 21st 2009 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, German, French, Polish, Spanish - Spain and Italian.

It has received 2,956 reviews of which 2,539 were positive and 417 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam and has a 80% discount.

The Steam community has classified Zeno Clash into these genres:

Action Surreal Indie Beat 'em up Fighting FPS First-Person Short Singleplayer Fantasy Atmospheric Adventure Beautiful Story Rich Epic Sci-fi

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Windows

Minimum

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / Vista64
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: At least 3 GB of free space
Video Card: 128 MB, Shader model 2.0, ATI 9600, NVidia 6600 or better
Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card
DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c, DirectX® 10

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Dec. 2024

A game as wondrous as it is weird. Zeno Clash has to be one of the craziest games I've played in recent memory, the world of this game is absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way. The character and world design is absolutely unhinged, I found myself having a stupid smile on my face every time I'd encounter a new enemy, enter a new level or pickup a new weapon. Combat is an absolute blast, if a little janky, and it kept me thoroughly entertained through out my playtime. The story is actually really good and engaging, aided by the craziness of the world it is set in. I thoroughly recommend this game, and think it holds up pretty well to this day.

Nov. 2024

Eerie atmosphere in a strange and beautiful world. A mix of combat, shooting and exploration that feels like the best parts of a playstation 2 adventure. One of a kind.

June 2024

Short version: Pros: + Quite complex combat system + Strong visual style and character design + Voice acting is solid + Sountrack + Some interesting story parts + Fun side challenges (arenas) Cons: - Story is deliberately vague (to a fault) - Gameplay has a bit of jankiness to it “Long” version: Zeno Clash is a first-person action brawler developed and published by ACE Team. You play as Ghat, a man excommunicated from his community by his own brothers and sisters after doing something terrible. You journey across a gorgeous land, trying to evade your pursuers, meeting friend and foe along the way. I purchased this game in 2015 for 69 cents! Almost 10 years later, I decided to give it a try. I will now share my thoughts on it. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3273495065 Story is up first. The setup is very interesting and there is a Tim Burton-esque appeal to the characters. Ghat must battle his own kin to claim his freedom and keep his companion, Deadra, safe and sound. While the setup is interesting and there are a few twists and turns that are definitely standouts, the story was a bit too deliberately vague. It explained the bare minimum of the world and its characters, and I believe a “show don’t tell” approach to storytelling would have been better. You do get drawn-out sequences where you barely interact with anything and there is a character that just dumps exposition that, in general, means little. I was still sort of “lost” after said information. The main character does not get that much development and the countless antagonists are one dimensional at best. Your side-kick has a little bit more personality, which was greatly appreciated. Gameplay is mostly hand-to-hand combat with a minimum amount of ranged combat and occasional melee weapons. The hand-to-hand combat feels satisfying, as hits are visceral and crunchy – it is also quite complex, as you cannot apply the same tactics to all enemies. Some enemies can dodge stronger attacks, while others have armor, being only weak to attacks from melee weapons. Speaking of which, melee weapons are fun to use but lack the versatility and responsiveness of your fists. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3273494384 Ranged weapons are also enjoyable to use but are usually a liability, as they do not deal too much damage on harder difficulties and have obnoxiously long reload times (which is not a negative, as the game’s focus is on melee combat). You get to visit quite a few different biomes, filled with different enemy types but you will usually deal with the same 5-10 enemy models over and over again. It makes sense, as Ghat does not kill any of is siblings during his journey, but this means you can always use the same strategy against them. The gameplay truly is satisfying but you are pretty much repeating the same combat loop over and over again. There are a few hiccups here and there, like the stamina bar feeling too restrictive or enemies pulling BS moves out of thin air, as well. The game also features enjoyable arena challenges, where you must defeat a certain number of characters in one go. Some of them were a bit more frustrating than others, but it is certainly doable and also enjoyable! I think Zeno Clash looks epic! Not only are the character designs and environments absolutely stunning, the cell-shaded graphics provide the game with a very strong sense of identity, something recent game releases lack, excruciatingly so. You get to visit luscious jungles, stunning desert landscapes inhabited by gorgeous, titanic wildlife and even eerie, darker corners of this world. Really incredible stuff! Audio is up next. The soundtrack is pretty stellar. It is intense and builds up tension during fights. Voice acting is also great – the actors did a fine job delivering the lines and each main character feels distinct. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3273494543 The game is somewhat replayable, as the developers included some pretty nasty achievements that require a few attempts, but that is just about it. Zeno Clash is an unorthodox game to experience – it is absolutely gorgeous to look at and the character designs are masterful. The story could use a glow-up, however, as there is only so much non-sense one can listen to before he/she turns their brain off and the enemy encounters can potentially grow repetitive. Still, an easy recommendation that is inexpensive and offers plenty of content! Give it a shot! Final score: 8 out of 10. If you enjoyed this review, please consider following my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/7792954-GGN-Reviews/]curator page .

Feb. 2024

Such a unique fps brawling game with astounding graphics for a 2008 source engine game!! Its fairly short and worth every penny I highly recommend playing it! The only issue ive encountered is that a few combat encounters get a bit buggy due to technical limitations, but nothing game breaking! 9/10

Jan. 2024

I adore the Zeno Clash series, hugely imaginative with punk sensibilities throughout. ACE team takes bold risks, and while they don't always pan out for the best, that spirit is what makes these games so memorable.

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-80% 9.99€ 1.99€

8.3

2,539

417

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Developer

ACE Team

Publisher

ACE Team

Release 21 Apr 2009

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