Zeno Clash
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Welcome to the surreal and captivating world of Zeno Clash, an indie beat 'em up game set in a punk fantasy universe. Prepare yourself for an immersive first-person experience filled with up-close and brutal combat.

Embark on a desperate journey alongside Ghat, a banished man forced to venture past the forbidden desert and towards the end of the world. Uncover a gripping storyline amidst a fantastic world, where your role as Ghat unravels the secrets of his own shattered family.

Nominated for 'Excellence in Visual Art' at the Independent Games Festival, Zeno Clash boasts original visuals that breathe new life into the fantasy game genre, utilizing the powerful capabilities of the Source engine. Get ready for an entirely fresh approach to first-person action, with close combat mechanics that will captivate both new and veteran players alike.

Key features

  • Engaging melee combat in first person: Master a variety of movements, from deflecting and eluding combos to delivering knockback finisher punches and punishing grab attacks. Gradually learn new attacks as you face off against increasingly formidable foes.
  • Fantastic visuals powered by the Source engine: Immerse yourself in the beauty and disturbance of a dynamically surreal world. Prepare to be captivated by exceptional art style and discover awe-inspiring environments and characters.
  • Survival mode challenges: Dive straight into the action with unlockable "tower challenges." Overcome waves of enemies as you progress through tower levels. Test your speed and performance against your friends on the leaderboards, ensuring that the challenge never ends.
  • Deep storyline: Assume the role of Ghat, the son of the powerful hermaphrodite creature known as Father-Mother. Navigate the dangerous lands of Zenozoik alongside your female companion, Deadra, as you strive to escape your formidable family.
  • Bizarre weapons: Arm yourself with an eccentric arsenal of unconventional weapons constructed from scraps and junk. Utilize hammers and clubs to take down heavy adversaries that can only be defeated with extreme force.

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If you enjoyed the distinct blend of surrealism, indie charm, and visceral combat in Zeno Clash, we recommend checking out these similar video games:

  • Cuphead: Delve into a retro-styled, hand-drawn world filled with challenging boss battles and a captivating story. Katana ZERO: Embark on a side-scrolling adventure as you manipulate time and engage in intense swordplay against deadly foes.
  • Bastion: Dive into a visually stunning action-RPG with dynamic narration and an immersive story set in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Hyper Light Drifter: Explore a beautiful, 2D action RPG with fluid combat mechanics and a mesmerizing, wordless narrative.
  • Transistor: Engage in strategic, real-time combat in a cyberpunk world filled with intrigue and mystery, brought to life by gorgeous artwork and a haunting soundtrack.

Unleash your inner adventurer and experience the gripping action and surreal wonder of Zeno Clash. Embark on an unforgettable journey that will push your limits and captivate your imagination.

  • Minimum
    Recommended
  • Operating system
    Windows 7, Windows 7 sp 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor
    Intel® Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz
  • Memory
    1.00 GB
  • Graphics
    128 MB, Shader model 2.0, ATI 9600, NVidia 6600 or better
    • DirectX: 9.0c
  • Disk space
    3.52 GB
  • Architecture
    32-bit or 64-bit system
Available worldwide

Publisher:

ACE Team

Original release date:

2010-02-07

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