- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Apr 23, 2024
- Also On: PC, Switch, Xbox Series X
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Apr 23, 2024Tales of Kenzera never challenged me to a point where I felt I needed to give up—but it got close, forcing me to stay level-headed and focused during times of emotional strife. When I’d take a break from playing to grab some more coffee, or step outside to greet the UPS person, I’d feel lighter, as if I had just finished a particularly helpful therapy session.
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Apr 22, 2024I ended the game in tears as Zau’s story concluded, for I, too, am experiencing grief in my own life — the anticipatory kind, but grief nonetheless. I’m not ready yet to accept that, and I’m not sure that I ever will. But I leave Tales of Kenzera: Zau knowing that relief is possible, however far off it may be. [Polygon Recommends]
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May 3, 2024Tales of Kenzera has cemented in my mind that platformers are my favorite kind of game. The controls are responsive, so it feels good to move about the world even if Zau’s movement abilities themselves aren’t the most unique. There’s a double jump and a dash but also a lasso that slingshots Zau to great heights, wings that let you ride air currents, and more. Despite these relatively basic powers, Kenzera makes very satisfying use of them.