Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a 2.5D Metroidvania developed by Surgent Studios and published under the EA Originals label. The game follows Zau, a young shaman who negotiates with Kalunga, the god of death, to resurrect his father. Players explore the mythological land of Kenzera and use Zau's athletic abilities such as double jumps, wall jumps and air dashing to traverse the environment. Equipped with the Sun Mask for melee attacks and the Moon Mask for ranged combat, Zau can upgrade both weapons in different ways. As you gain new abilities, you unlock previously inaccessible areas and progress in a world full of ancestral spirits and powerful monsters.
Story
Lead the dance of the shaman. Reclaim the spirit of your father. A grieving boy begins to read a Bantu tale written by his deceased father. Embark on an adventurous journey through the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who negotiates with the God of Death to bring his Baba back from the darkness. With your cosmic powers and untested courage, you venture into unknown mythological lands. Kenzera was once teeming with life, but now it is teeming with the lost spirits of the ancestors. As Zau heads towards his goal, 3 powerful beings lurk, terrifying in their power and yet somehow strangely familiar. Will you join the shaman's dance?