Zenless Zone Zero
73 /100
Based on 18 reviews

Zenless Zone Zero Reviews

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73

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8.5/10

Zenless Zone Zero borrows many of the mechanics and features of previous HoYoverse games yet manages to add its own touch of originality to make the game unique.

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“Zenless Zone Zero is at its best when it's delivering stylish action over puzzles.”

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55/100

A charming cast can't hide Zenless Zone Zero's true intentions.

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GinxTV
July 16, 2024
7/10

Zenless Zone Zero had the potential to be another well-rounded game by HoYoverse, but its development ultimately felt rushed. While I loved the idea behind it, I could only admire a few aspects, such as the combat, city design, and art style. Aside from these, it was an underwhelming experience for me. I often criticize the current state of Genshin Impact, apart from the Archon quests, but Zenless Zone Zero despite being new is already lifeless.

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WCCFtech
July 14, 2024
8.5/10

As someone adamant about avoiding playing Gacha games and never really enjoyed the story of Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail, I was reluctant to try Zenless Zone Zero. However, Zenless Zone Zero is everything I wanted from a Gacha game.

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Videogamer
July 12, 2024
6/10

Smaller in scale than HoYo's other gacha games, Zenless Zone Zero is off to a good start. While the game suffers from pacing issues and a lack of variety, the combat is excellent in ZZZ. It helps it's backed up by an intriguing story and solid gameplay.

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Zenless Zone Zero is a visual delight served with loveable anime characters in a vibrant urban fantasy world. Bangboo bunnies, graphic novels, and arcade games give the game a lot of character, but it occasionally suffers from repetitive challenges and shallow dungeon mechanics.

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MMORPG
July 12, 2024
7/10

Zenless Zone Zero has many similarities to other popular Hoyoverse titles, but are its differences good enough for it to stand on its own?

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Stuff
July 12, 2024

Likeable characters, flashy combat and a staggering number of side activities make Zenless Zone Zero a real rarity: a free-to-play action game you won’t want to sleep on.

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GamingBolt
July 10, 2024
8/10

Zenless Zone Zero excels at everything advertised - combat, visuals and music - while offering a surprisingly well-developed narrative. How it develops remains to be seen, but for now, this "Apocalyptic Neverland" is worth diving into.

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Sleek and stylish art direction won't make up for shallow combat and a tiring gacha treadmill.

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8/10

Zenless Zone Zero is a stylish and incredible-looking blast of anime goodness, and even when it’s deliberately slowing the pace down, another frantic bout of the stellar combat won’t be too far away.

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40/100

After numerous hours bouncing between fun, if repetitive combat, and annoying characters occupying a forgettable story, Zenless Zone Zero falls well short of what it needs to be.

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There's a deceptive depth to Zenless Zone Zero, even with its smaller scale, thanks to this dual focus on pleasing both casual players and those looking for a deeper challenge, mirroring its dedication to both chilled exploration and fast-paced combat. Instead of feeling like a game warring with itself, however, these wildly different vibes weave together to make Zenless Zone Zero what it really is: a successful fusion of ultracool action with slice-of-life goofiness.

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7/10

Zenless Zone Zero is a sci-fi RPG where you play as a Proxy, a guide who can access the Hollows, a warped reality full of Ether and dangers. Explore the city of New Eridu, meet various characters, and uncover the secrets of the Hollows and the old civilization. Windows PC version reviewed.

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PCGamesN
July 4, 2024
8/10

Zenless Zone Zero sets slick, responsive combat against a backdrop of cassette futurism and ‘90s nostalgia, but it strains against the yoke of HoYoverse’s built-in gacha system.

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Ultimately, ZZZ delights with guiding design principles—remembering what so many adore about other Hoyoverse characters while breaking those moments up into short, snappier pieces. It’s rather easy to pick up and put down, and for something on the go, it’s certainly the preferable Hoyo title. For now, I’m all on board with New Eridu, and eager to watch the cast and world grow in many of the ways Honkai and Genshin have, too.

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7/10

Zenless Zone Zero is easily the most stylish entry in HoYoverse's fast-growing catalog of free-to-play RPGs.

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