share 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First impressions carry weight, and it especially rings true for new launches or releases riding on high levels of expectations. After all, looks are what first catches the eye in a fast-growing, ever-changing landscape, where a strong visual identity offers the advantage of standing out and getting ahead of the pack. It’s a sentiment that extends to the gaming scene, and which Zenless Zone Zero , or ZZZ , embraces in its entirety.
The upbeat romp has established a reputation for being a visual knockout even before launch, soaked in a snazzy flair that wouldn’t be out of place in a Persona game. Flashy combat finds a home amid the bold, lively strokes of an urban-dipped brush, lending futuristic polish to a post-apocalyptic world. Yet, it also clings strongly to nostalgia.
The old-school arcade machines, payphones, and VCR tapes of yesteryear are a welcome trip down the memory lane, but the retro-modern blend is perhaps a parallel to its place in the real world. Hailing from HoYoverse, of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail fame, Zenless Zone Zero has big shoes to fill, tied down to the studio’s consistent track record. Together with its strikingly forward presentation, this action role-playing game represents a collision between the past and future – though one wouldn’t be able to tell from the neoteric-tinted onset.
The distinct identity breaks away from the company’s mould, bringing a fresh and enthralling experience that won’t be everyon.
