GAMEVIL Inc. is a well known Android game developer and puts out games for nearly every genre. Their interesting idea of combining Legend of Zelda gameplay with RPG elements came through fantastically in their title ZENONIA 2. This was their second shot at this style of game and puts even classic Legend of Zelda titles to shame.
ZENONIA 2 is an indirect sequel to the 2009 game ZENONIA. You have the choice of four unique character to play as, each with their own interlocking stories. These characters being a warrior, a gunslinger, a magician or a paladin. The premise of the game is that a few years prior to the opening, the four main heroes had their memories erased and then are forced into a group that will ultimately stop an evil demon.
The gameplay in this title is very creative and pretty unique. ZENONIA 2's combat system is very similar to that of the old Legend of Zelda games but adds in the elements of newer RPGs. Each character has their own skill tree and levels up to increase their stats. The battles in this game are in the same fashion as LoZ with the fights being in real time. The attacks and the entire flow of the game is very smooth and has very minimal lag.
This title’s audio is very well done and is pleasing to the ears. It's soundtrack compliments the events and areas very well. Sound effects, while repeated, do not get old and are better than what would be expected from a mobile game. Each attack has a very fitting sound and only adds to the enjoyment of the game. Just as with the gameplay itself, there is virtually no lag with the audio and shows how masterfully this game was developed.
Besides a deep and well developed story, there are a plentiful amount of side quests to complete as well as Player vs Player combat. The generous amounts of extra content in this Android game make it easy to see why it is so well loved by everyone who plays it.
ZENONIA 2 comes in at the somewhat high price of $5. While it is a high price for Android software it is well worth it and is in no way overpriced. This title offers so much to Action Adventure and RPG fans alike and is enjoyable by nearly every kind of gamer. ZENONIA 2 is highly recommended to everyone because of it's stellar gameplay, fantastic audio and a top notch story.
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Graphics |
8.5 |
Very smooth character and enemy designs. The world looks great and attacks flow nicely. |
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Audio |
8.0 |
Very complimentary background music and crisp sound effects. |
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Single Player |
9.0 |
Very well developed and in-depth story. Great character customization. |
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Multiplayer |
7.5 |
PvP is fun and runs fairly well but is not very practical as the game is meant for single player game play and not everyone has the title. |
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Replay |
9.5 |
Very easy to return to and it is fun to see how each character fights. The unique personalities of each character just add to the replayability. |
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Overall |
8.5 |
Fun and enjoyable game that will consume many hours of your life. |
