EA Originals and Surgent Studios shared a new gameplay trailer for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. The trailer showcases brand new footage of the man character Zau and his journey through the mystical lands of Kenzera. BAFTA-nominated actor and Surgent Studios founder Abubakar Salim, narrates the game.
The trailer allows players a closer look at the abilities of the Sun and Moon masks. Each mask has a unique cosmic power. Upgrade and unlock new skills with the help of these powers and their abilities. These abilities help allow players to defeat enemies and forge new ways to platform throughout the game.
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The game takes inspiration from Abubakar’s personal journey dealing with the loss of his father and their deep mutual bond of video games. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU celebrates Abubakar’s father through heartfelt single-player metroidvania-style gameplay. All the while it showcases how greatness comes from resilience and the experience of finding hope and courage after loss. As Zau players must face their own emotions to become a worthy Nganga: a spiritual healer.
Key Features of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Wield cosmic powers from the Sun and the Moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat, from ordinary warriors to the mighty Impundulu or GaGorib. Manipulate time and crystallize enemies using the power of the Moon mask or launch fiery spears with the Sun Mask, all in meticulously hand-crafted animations.
- Discover a universe inspired by Bantu tales, rich with untold lore of chaos and order, memories of ancient shamans, sacred spirits and fascinating creatures. Journey through mystical 2.5D realms awash with color and depth, emboldened by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai’s enchanting original score.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU releases on April 23 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC for $19.99. Pre-order the game now to earn a 10% discount, in addition to two shaman points unlocking up to two skills in-game, Kalunga’s Blessing visual effect variant, as well as the Tales of Kenzera: ZAU digital companion comic, Soulshifters, which dives deeper into the rich lore of Kenzera.
Watch the new trailer for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU below.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
“I will show you my worthiness.” Wield the dance of the shaman in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, coming to Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation® 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2024. Get your first look at gameplay and learn how you’ll need to embrace the dance of the Sun and Moon masks to overcome powerful spirits and return your father’s spirit to the land of the living.
