65
A fun game due its jokes, but not the most polished one. Zenith can be considered ugly, his AI dumb and the graphics aren't great... And even with that, it still entertains.
50
Zenith’s gameplay issues don’t stop it from being a very workable system in a very entertaining genre. If it was devoid of its plot (or, better yet, with a more interesting narrative), I’d actually be arguing that it’s an enjoyable little game. However, the relentlessly juvenile attempts at humour never let up, and I didn’t laugh once. I think that says all that needs to be said about Zenith’s fundamental issues.
40
You are never at risk of encountering anything unexpected when playing Zenith, but cutscenes are unpredictable and quite intelligently written (and even well directed at times), so they are genuinely entertaining. But the game is an action RPG by the numbers, and it gives the distinct impression that it is a vehicle for delivering the comedy. This would be fine, but that vehicle would need to be enjoyable and on this one, the wheels have fallen off.
2
I am so grateful that I got this for 4 bucks... back in the day, when the price was 19 I almost bought it. And still I feel sad that I spent 4 bucks on it. The game starts with a strong note, I give you that. The graphics are not bad (not great either) and there is some nice humor and fun combat. For a couple of hours I really thought this would be entertaining. And then... you leave the city and discover the world map and the 1 hour long loading screen to enter a battle. And the 1 hour long loading screen to get back to the map... and it's not like you get anything (there is no leveling system, just some gear upgrades). I am sorry, but this won't do... it's unbearable. If you manage to go through this and finish the game, let me know. With so many options out there, there is no way in hell I am going to invest my time on this game. Zenith could have been a nice, small, indie game. But, as of now, it's a broken, unpolished mess.
Zenith (2016)
Released On:
Sep 20, 2016
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
46
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7.0
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Sep 28, 2016
70
Zenith is a game that everyone should give a go. It's charming, funny and just well made in general. Don't let the classic RPG setting fool you, Zenith is one for the books.
Oct 21, 2016
65
A fun game due its jokes, but not the most polished one. Zenith can be considered ugly, his AI dumb and the graphics aren't great... And even with that, it still entertains.
Sep 28, 2016
60
Zenith has a particular sense of humour, but everything fails with its control, combat and game mechanics.
Sep 30, 2016
50
I personally enjoyed Zenith, the story and writing kept me going though all the various issues it presented. The amount of bugs, glitches, and technical performance issues just can’t be overlooked, especially for a casual gamer.
Oct 7, 2016
40
You are never at risk of encountering anything unexpected when playing Zenith, but cutscenes are unpredictable and quite intelligently written (and even well directed at times), so they are genuinely entertaining. But the game is an action RPG by the numbers, and it gives the distinct impression that it is a vehicle for delivering the comedy. This would be fine, but that vehicle would need to be enjoyable and on this one, the wheels have fallen off.
Oct 6, 2016
40
Zenith isn’t that good and that’s a real shame because on the face of it, things looked promising. The trouble is that the comedy falls flat at every turn and the role-playing elements are so light they’re practically non-existant. Had the developers focused more on gameplay and less on jokes, we might be onto something. Comedy isn’t easy in games and Zenith is exhibit A in the case of how to bad things can get. All is not lost though. The developers have created a functional product and after some more QA testing could have had a fairly average game. I do hope this is a stepping stone onto greater things for them. Don’t believe the reviews giving it zeroes and ones but certainly don’t be fooled into thinking this is anything special either.
Sep 30, 2016
10
Zenith isn’t just badly made – it’s appalling. A boorish, cynical failure of a comedy game broken in ways I’ve never before seen. The fact it somehow – everso rarely – manages to show a glimmer of wit under all the misery only worsens the deal, highlighting how this could have perhaps been something decent before it was run through whatever thresher led to it becoming the mangled carcass it is...There is no cure for the disease this game carries. The kindest thing to do is take it out back and put a bullet between its glazed, gormless eyes.
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Oct 9, 2017
2
I am so grateful that I got this for 4 bucks... back in the day, when the price was 19 I almost bought it. And still I feel sad that I spent 4 bucks on it. The game starts with a strong note, I give you that. The graphics are not bad (not great either) and there is some nice humor and fun combat. For a couple of hours I really thought this would be entertaining. And then... you leave the city and discover the world map and the 1 hour long loading screen to enter a battle. And the 1 hour long loading screen to get back to the map... and it's not like you get anything (there is no leveling system, just some gear upgrades). I am sorry, but this won't do... it's unbearable. If you manage to go through this and finish the game, let me know. With so many options out there, there is no way in hell I am going to invest my time on this game. Zenith could have been a nice, small, indie game. But, as of now, it's a broken, unpolished mess.
SummaryZenith is an action RPG that combines that feel of the golden era RPG games with a generous dose of humor and parody. Adventuring, exploring ruins, accidentally unleashing the apocalypse, saving the world… you’ve done it all, and so has Argus. And, frankly, he’s a bit fed up with the whole thing. He used to be a wizard, which was fine an... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- PC
Initial Release Date:Sep 20, 2016
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