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 2,968 reviews of which 2,549 were positive and 419 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
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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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I decided to play this first-person beat 'em up again with my brother, years after having experienced it via Xbox Live. And it's a great experience still, holding up far better for me than the likes of Braid and Limbo . That's strange, since 2D was and is easier to make immediately playable on a smaller dev budget. Now, there is a little jank in this, as you would expect to find in a 3D indie game made before there was even a real 2D indie boom -- but not nearly as much as I feared. The wild bio-punk style comes through as strong as ever without RTX/SSAO/8K textures/DLSS and whatever all the rest of the game-delaying, budget-bloating nonsense is -- and I found myself getting sucked right back in to the wacky world of Zenozoik after knocking about an even jankier and much less interesting reality for a decade-plus. Such jank as you might experience is all baked into the game engine, primarily in the slight sense of delay and the queuing you get with the melee inputs. Ghat's main fisty combo, for instance, is set off by holding the button down until it is complete, with the other button for hard attacks. It's polished enough that you can definitely get good at it, but sometimes the delay will make you feel like a madman flailing with rage when you're in the thick of a big battle. It kind of works in a thematic sense, really, when you consider the savage world you're in. Some people complain about the gun combat too, but I think it works well enough; Ghat and his big extended family mostly fight with feet and fists, and since these biopunk guns, all made of bone, stone, and sinew, take work to reload and aim, of course they might feel a trifle more awkward than those in a legit FPS. I know it sounds like trying to wallpaper flaws with an imagined meta-connection between story and gameplay, but it's seriously fine and feels good when you're actually playing and soaking up all the vibes. Back in the 2009 of its original release, a lot of people played this because there weren't a lot of options -- it just so happened to be a very good, very memorable game despite the widespread attention it incidentally received. Nowadays, it will appeal more to the PC indie crowd I think. It's short, engrossing, and costs as much as a sachet of corn nuts when it's on sale, so why not throw it on the ol' wishlist?
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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
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