Zenith
Zenith is an action RPG that combines that feel of the golden era RPG games with a generous dose of humor and parody. The game counts with a solid story which unfolds in a fantasy world populated by dozens of unorthodox characters. 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 and all, but he’s in his 30s now, and he wants to settle down, get some peace and quiet. But that’s not easy to get with all those spike-haired buffoons dragging their giant swords around and ruining the pavement. Specially when you’re trying to keep a dangerous artifact hidden from meddling heroes with a chosen one complex.
Steam User 136
A fun little game that has plenty of rough edges starting from a somewhat clunky combat system to a total lack of an options menu, but the story is interesting enough to make you push forward.
The story and the characters are the main reasons for you to play this game. Some of the jokes actually made me laugh out loud which is a rare thing for games these days... actually scratch that, most of the jokes made me laugh or at least have a sensible chuckle. Humor is subjective of course, I personally know a few people who love Borderlands 2 and I can't stand most of it, so your mileage may vary.
What I liked about the writing so far is that while it has a lot of gags and filled with easter eggs, there is an actual story happening and it's not half bad and I am curious to see what's going to happen. The only reason I stopped playing right now is because it's 4 AM, and even then it took some effort on my part to put the game down. I'd probably still be playing it if it didn't release so late but i guess that's irrelevant.
If you are here looking for a complex RPG with complex mechanics and smooth combat, then look elsewhere, the game barely does enough to be considered an RPG combat/upgrades/loot wise. It's not bad, but I certainly wouldn't have kept playing the game if it wasn't a story focused experience.
Your hits lack impact and it feels like you are just swinging through your enemies, which in term just wail on you while you are trying to take them down. The game lacks some sort of stunlock mechanic I feel, if the enemies got momentarily stunned after a hit or two it would have made the whole thing a lot more satisfying otherwise it's just a flailing competition where you just hope that the enemy runs out of HP first.
Another issue is the lack of a proper options menu, you can't even change the sound options, that's just inexcusable.
In closing I will say that I don't regret the purchase, I am having a lot of fun even with all of the issues mentioned above. The game is rough, some areas of it look unprofessional as hell, but at the same time it has some beautiful areas, good (in my opinion) writing, and it costs less than some fast food I bought the other day.
EDIT: Finished the game, took me about 12-14 hours (don't mind the time played, Steam doesn't count offline mode time) and I will say that I think it was a good game. That said the gameplay is not good, if you didn't get interested in the story 1.9h - you may want to get a refund, the gameplay wont get much better.
Steam User 30
The game is good. That is the short version.
Over all the game is good, it has action, adventure, lovable characters, good music, and humor. Lots of humor. It is playable and solid with plenty of challenge. The biggest problem is that there are several out dated toupes that, while they don't detract form the game, add nothing. The gameplay is good but needs a little more polish. I lookforward to the next game Infinigon makes.
That humor though. If you are a fan of Dresden you will like this game.
Steam User 22
Zenith is an irreverent take on the ARPG and fantasy genre with an interesting story that's unfortunately bogged down by the framework in which it lives. If you do play it, play it because the story is charming and witty, and mixes serious, silly, and sarcastic together in equal measure, while still telling a decently compelling tale. It's full of references to other games, and self-aware nods at the genre it settles in, and is pushed by a likeable cast with clear and relatable motivations.
The game itself, unfortunately, is nothing to sneeze at. The art is decent enough to carry it, but nothing amazing or spectacular. There are afew sceens with decent vistas, but for the most part you're just going to be staring at an isometric view of the usual scenic ARPG vistas, and that's by design.
The music is full of ups and downs. There's no volume control, so be sure to change the game's volume in Volume Mixer. It's way too loud. The music itself runs the gamut from jaunty tunes that match the lgihthearted theme of the game, to orchestral themes, to a few power metal themes for specific parts. The music sometimes feels out of place, and some of the tracks loop in awkward places that take you out of the game every time you catch the jarring loop end and begin. The good songs are pretty good, though, as are most of the main themes you hear throughout the game and in different remixes. There is no voice acting, so the songs and SFX are all you get here. I don't consider the lack of voice acting a negative, though.
The ARPG combat itself is passable. There's 3 elements, and 3 weapons, 3 projectiles, and 3 AoE spells, one for each element. Levelling up is boring, and skill point effects should have been multiplied by about 10. I can't get excited about 2% more damage a rank when you can only put 2 ranks in it. The only ones that do an appreciable thing are the combo extenders. Definitely a missed opportunity. combat itself is very ARPG typical mobile stick and run against primarily melee enemies that attack with combos. So it's a lot of stick and move, and melee, until later in the game when you become an unstoppable juggernaut, is a dicey prospect. The game showers you in healing potions, but they're on a cooldown, so you can't be too over extended. Loot is OK: Mostly bigger numbers, slanted towards one of the three elements. Basically nothing gives physical resist, and I'm almost convinced this is on purpose as a nod at the fact that you're a robe wearing wizard all game. Spells are all decent, but fire magic is bottom tier by a great deal: Ice magic hits multiple times and slows enemies, and earth magic creates pushing shockwaves and stone walls that pierce foes. Fire is just single target shot, middling damage. Fists and swords felt like they were way more powerful than hammers, with no appreciable difference in range or AoE. I stuck with fists pretty much the entire game.
Despite all this, I'd still recommend the game to people, if they're willing to look past its flaws. Nestled within a mostly passable ARPG with a lame overworld and "random encounter" map, no map system, and no quest log, is a genuinely interesting game with interesting world lore, and populated by a main cast of characters with motivations and aspirations that drive the story, rather than the story driving them. The ending leaves some questions unanswered, but they feel unimportant in the scope of the game - and this is made clear by the cast at the end as well, who also doesn't feel the need to ask the questions or seek answers for them. It's another nod to the genre.
Would recommend, but be aware the game is a bit clunky and may not appeal. I went through because I love ARPGs and I enjoyed the story - you may not be willing to go through it. It's roughlya 10-12 hour game.
Steam User 14
A weird example of a game that does everything wrong and is still great. It's super short, teases a sequel that will never see the light of day, has a terrible UI and mediocre combat and none of that matters. The characters are personable and well developed, the writing is funny as hell (if extremely meta), and you care about what's going on.
Steam User 9
- good story
- funny dialogues
- servicable gameplay
- ~15h length
- a few bugs
- similar to Bard's Tale
A good game.
Steam User 10
I enjoyed this game. It isn't the best of quality, but it is fun. Graphically, the game delivers just enough to make the environment believeable. Framerate isn't smooth, but to be fair I think I may be having problems with my system. The major selling point is the dialog. The main character is a snarky jerk and gets punished a lot for it. The humor is funny and fitting for the genre. Think of a more up to date The Bard's Tale. (Unfortunately, there's no voice acting). I think my main complaints with the game are that it could have been a little longer and the character could have had a more complex level up system. Also there are some UI glitches and some issues with magic abilities on stairs and slopes. Other than that, I recommend this game. It looks like just another blah game in Steam's vast library, and I've played plenty of those, but it is a decent game that made me laugh.
Steam User 12
I LOVED this game and cannot recommend it enough if you like RPGs and adventure games and humor. This game has great characters, funny dialogue, a good story and a LOT of references to other video games, TV shows and movies and all of this in about 12 hours. Buy the game! Easy 8/10.