Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: May 5, 2010
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. IGN
    70
    At the very least, Zeno Clash provides an experience that most gamers probably haven't experienced before. It is provocative, violent, and definitely interesting, and sporadically fun.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    When you look at it, Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition is a pretty good package. You have a slightly flawed, yet still enjoyable seven hour campaign, and a couple of bonus modes that can be tackled with a friend on Xbox Live.
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    Trippy plot. [Issue#60, p.107]
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  5. GameFocus
    69
    Though Zeno Clash ends like an episode of Lost, with questions outweighing answers, one of the last lines in the game is "there are...things bigger even, than Zenozoik." In a capsule, this is the allure of the game.
  6. Console Monster
    68
    For 1200 MS Points, the asking price seems too high for what it is. It's definitely more of an intriguing look rather than an instant classic.
  7. GameShark
    67
    At 1200 MS Points ($15), it's a tough one to completely recommend given its faults but in its favor it is probably the best looking game in Xbox Live Arcade and there really isn't anything else quite like it as a whole.
  8. Vandal
    65
    Beat'em up lovers won't feel disappointed, but the rest of gamers should think twice the purchase.
  9. GameSpot
    65
    Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition adds a new multiplayer mode to this strange action game, but it's still an average beat-'em-up at best.
  10. Gamer Limit
    65
    Zeno Clash is an ambitious title that ultimately fails due to an underdeveloped story and weak combat mechanics.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    60
    Putting looks before substance doesn't seem so bad in this superbly surreal first person fighter.
  12. GamerNode
    60
    Combat issues can make it frustrating and repetitive, but 15 dollars is a paltry sum for experiencing the intense mind-blowing world of Zenozoik. Zeno Clash deserves to be played for its unequaled experience, but probably just not for too long.
  13. Official Xbox Magazine
    60
    The game's story is so confusing, we didn't understand why things were happening. [July 2010, p.84]
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  14. DarkZero
    60
    It's not a must-have title, but may provide a refreshing alternative to bald space marines and army recruitment programs.
  15. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    60
    Neat ideas, but lacking longevity. [July 2010, p.104]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. RUSTYSHAKLEFORD
    Oct 8, 2010
    10
    THIS GAME BIGTIME REAL GOOD. ALL PUNCH THEM CHICKEN MAN, HIS DOG THE CHICKEN MAN DOG IT REAL FUN MAKE GO BOOM. ALL THAT I AINT NEVER PLAYTHIS GAME BIGTIME REAL GOOD. ALL PUNCH THEM CHICKEN MAN, HIS DOG THE CHICKEN MAN DOG IT REAL FUN MAKE GO BOOM. ALL THAT I AINT NEVER PLAY GAMES LIKE THESE MAD GAMES RIGHT HERE MAN, BIGTIME BEST GAME I EVA PLAY IT REAL GOOD SOME FUN. LIKE DIS SO MAD GOOD YOU AINT SLEEP NONE GOOD FO DAYS. KNOW WHAT I IS SAYIN BROTHa.… Full Review »
  2. Locimento
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    Great and original game right here. Story line was interesting enough to keep me entertained but it could have been a bit deeper and envolved.Great and original game right here. Story line was interesting enough to keep me entertained but it could have been a bit deeper and envolved. The art style is great and vany, Zeno clash also has a great soundtrack that really just adds to the world. The gameplay is solid and is pretty fun overall if not a bit repetitive and i found the campain a bit too liniear but its not a big deal. I would definitley check this one out if you have never heard of it.… Full Review »
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