Zenless Zone Zero
July 4, 2024
Critic Score
75.6
34 critic reviews
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"Zenless Zone Zero is without doubt the new best gacha action RPG out there, beating Wuthering Waves, Genshin, Tower of Fantasy, and the like by a mile. Its immersive world, unique mechanics, engaging gameplay, and compelling story have set a …"
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58.0
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34.0
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19.0
"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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92.0
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86.0
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78.0
"Zenless Zone Zero is a stylish and incredible-looking blast of anime goodness, and even when it&s;s deliberately slowing the pace down, another frantic bout of the stellar combat won&s;t be too far away."
Read original review"Zenless Zone Zero is easily the most stylish entry in HoYoverse&s;s fast-growing catalog of free-to-play RPGs."
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75.0
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78.0
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70.0
"With frequent updates adding both new agents and more endgame content, it&s;s capable of cementing its status as one of Hoyoverse&s;s most successful titles. For now, though, it&s;s a bright, brilliant, and slightly overwhelming experience that might not quite reach …"
Read original review"Zenless Zone Zero is an immediate and fun game, which manages to capture the user with an apt aesthetic profile and its combats full of spectacularity. Of course, someone will not appreciate the presence of puzzles or the absence of …"
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30.0
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55.0
Story
20.0
"Smaller in scale than HoYo&s;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;s backed up …"
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72.0
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58.0
Story
49.0
"In the end, Zenless Zone Zero gives you a chance to bring down your foes in the most stylish ways imaginable, all thanks to a dynamic and exhilarating combat system. Regrettably, this is the lone highlight in a game that’s …"
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35.0
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25.0
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40.0
"There does not appear to be much more I can say about Zenless Zone Zero other than to reiterate my views on topics on which many people agree since it has only recently been released and has limited material that …"
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80.0
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80.0
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80.0
"There&s;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. …"
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68.0
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71.0
Story
65.0
"After 40 or so hours, Zenless Zone Zero stands out as a visually distinct, streamlined mobile game that also plays well on PC and console. It has a lot going for it stylistically, but its combat lacks depth compared to …"
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80.0
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80.0
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65.0
"While hardcore action gamers may not find the game too deep, ZZZ’s combat is meaty enough to warrant repeated playthroughs and try out different character combinations. Despite its platinum shackles, there’s much fun to be had in following the cyberpunk …"
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85.0
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92.0
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70.0
"Despite the warning about the gambling mechanics, I still very much enjoy playing it every day and do recommend playing the game. The combat is some of the best I have experienced in years and think the more mellow moments …"
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92.0
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78.0
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68.0
"In this free-to-play gacha game, Earth is invaded and survivors living in a neo-city balance dystopian alien battles with cute, fluffy moments such as helping locals find love and taking photos of local cats"
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62.0
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58.0
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53.0
"ZZZ is a shallow, polished front for a relentless online store."
Read original review"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 …"
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90.0
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92.0
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80.0
"Zenless Zone Zero crackles with style and confidence, proving that when action, art, and attitude collide, the result can be absolutely electric."
Read original review"Zenless Zone Zero is just an incredibly good time presented with supreme confidence and verve by a developer that knows exactly what its doing."
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80.0
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80.0
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80.0
"Zenless Zone Zero sets slick, responsive combat against a backdrop of cassette futurism and &s;90s nostalgia, but it strains against the yoke of HoYoverse&s;s built-in gacha system."
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92.0
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94.0
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86.0
"Zenless Zone Zero, unsurprisingly, is another very good game from Hoyoverse. A great atmosphere, an interesting combat system, a typical Persona-like world and, unfortunately, a rather mediocre TV system inside Hollows together create a high-end experience, despite a few small …"
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68.0
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70.0
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72.0
"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 …"
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85.0
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70.0
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80.0
"The strength of ZZZ lies in its combat system, which stands out as the best among all previous titles made by Mihoyo. There&s;s a hope that the developers won&s;t overlook the game&s;s progression and narrative, focusing too heavily on merely …"
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85.0
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78.0
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82.0
"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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75.0
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85.0
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70.0
"MiHoYo did it again! Zenless Zone Zero is an exceptionally entertaining game that has everything to keep you engaged for days, if not weeks. Zenless Zone Zero is considerably more compact compared to something like Genshin Impact, but that doesn’t …"
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85.0
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85.0
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85.0
"Zenless Zone Zero is absolutely stacked with fun content and despite some technical issues, HoYoverse fans and newcomers are going to be in for a treat."
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75.0
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70.0
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80.0
"With out-of-this-world anime production values and a revamped structure that brings a better pace to the overall experience, Zenless Zone Zero is only going from strength to strength. With the introduction of its new district – featuring a pretty fun …"
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75.0
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80.0
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60.0
"With a striking style and kinetic combat, Zenless Zone Zero’s riveting world makes up for its momentum-killing moments thanks to a satisfying feedback loop and a rogues&s; gallery of lovable characters."
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72.0
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78.0
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64.0
"Zenless Zone Zero, like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, is here to stay. It is very certain that miHoYo is already working on future updates with more content and new characters. With three different games, the Chinese studio has …"
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90.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Zenless Zone Zero is another center for Hoyoverse, which has managed to create a free-to-play with a simple but not at all monotonous combat system. The variety of characters and actions at our disposal makes every fight fun to play …"
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85.0
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80.0
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70.0
"While I personally really like the combat, characters, and presentation, the grid exploration and parts of the story can feel weak."
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75.0
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75.0
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75.0
"While I can&s;t shake off the feeling that Zenless Zone Zero suffers from a certain lack of investment, I can&s;t see myself dropping the game either, if this initial version is representative of what awaits in future updates."
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70.0
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68.0
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73.0
"Zenless Zone Zero offers a fun combat system with a variety of gameplay options. I was impressed overall with the game&s;s music, environments, and art direction. This is a game I expect to return to for years to come, even …"
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20.0
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25.0
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30.0
"A fun action adventure game with a cool combat system and cute characters. Just do not quit the game immediately because of episodes with TVs. After the first chapter they get better and the combat system becomes much deeper, therefore …"
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90.0
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75.0
Story
80.0
"As another masterpiece from miHoYo, Zenless Zone Zero is definitely an action RPG worth experiencing. The distinct art style and high production quality make playing the game as enjoyable as watching a favorite anime series. Its low entry barrier and …"
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