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Zenless Zone Zero Review - Hacker's Delight
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Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) is HoYoverse's third game launch in four years. You'd think that HoYo's formula would get stale with yet another free-to-play gacha RPG dropping just 15 months after the release of Honkai: Star Rail, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The developer has managed to create another familiar but distinct gameplay experience by once again learning from past missteps to deliver a game that is both iterative and innovative at the same time. The downside here, however, is that ZZZ puts several new and interesting elements together but forces you to spend the most time with the least interesting of the bunch.Zenless Zone Zero has more style and aesthetic excellence than both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, all in a much smaller package in terms of world size and scale of locations. At this point, Genshin Impact's open-world has become almost too large and sprawling to facilitate a comfortable or compact mobile gaming experience, meaning it's best experienced on PC or console. Meanwhile, Star Rail is the exact opposite because its turn-based combat and auto-battle features are a perfect fit for mobile devices. Zenless Zone Zero sits squarely in the middle of those two experiences by combining roguelike puzzle dungeons, fast-paced action combat, and chill life-sim activities into one varied gameplay loop. The story also deviates from what we've come to expect from HoYoverse. The world-building is still strong, but it's scaled back considerably. Instead of high-stakes conflicts with gods and higher powers, so far, Zenless Zone Zero has you follow the daily lives of two tech-genius siblings--Wise and Belle--as they find ways to make money legally and illegally. You get to pick which sibling you play as, but no matter who you go with, both remain in the story as characters who get regular dialogue. The main difference is that you choose what your protagonist says and control them while exploring the city of New Eridu.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/zenless-zone-zero-review-hackers-delight/1900-6418247/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Our Zenless Zone Zero beginner's guide wouldn't be complete if we didn't mention agent specializations (or specialties):Attack types are pure DPS characters, able to dish out a lot of damage in a short span of time.Defense types help with survivability, protecting teammates when the need arises.Stun types have extra perks that further build up an opponent's daze/stun meter, leading to chain attacks (more on this later).Support types have additional buffing capabilities or utility functions.Anomaly types excel at applying weakening debuffs to your foes.As for leveling up, you'll notice similarities if you've played other HoYoverse games, such as Genshin Impact (https://www.gamespot.com/games/genshin-impact/) and Honkai: Star Rail (https://www.gamespot.com/games/honkai-star-rail/). Characters use items known as Investigator Logs to gain XP. Upon reaching a threshold (i.e. every 10 levels), you need to use a Certification Seal to "ascend" them to the next threshold.Related guides:How to unlock all free charactersTier list - Best characters in the game
W-Engines and Drive Discs further boost your characters
You'll spend a lot of time in the Random Play video store. This is also where you'll find the Hollow Deep Dive system or the HDD, a terminal that grants access to various missions. These are generally broken up into three categories:Story Commissions - Main quests that advance the story further. These tend to have cutscenes and dialogue, as well as combat and exploration portions.Combat Commissions - These lead directly to battles against the denizens of the Hollows. Some scenarios are straightforward, while others have a clear objective, such as time trials or challenges (e.g. defeating a number of opponents via specific types of attacks).Exploration Commissions - These are presented in grid form, where your Bangboo avatar moves across tiles. More on this gameplay mechanic later.
Consider additional passive activations when building your three-person squad
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Element/specialization: Ice - StunFaction: Victoria Housekeeping Co.Rarity: S-rank or 5-star; default bannerLycaon the wolf man has quick attack combos that deal Physical and Ice damage. His other abilities primarily make use of the Ice element, too, which can inflict the freeze, shatter, and frostbite status. Given that he's a Stun specialist, the multiple hits from his punches and kicks can incapacitate his targets.The downside is that he's not that viable in non-Ice comps. He does, however, excel when in a team with Ellen and Soukaku, a pure-Ice comp that reliably freezes hostiles.
A-tier: Zhu Yuan
Element/specialization: Electric - SupportFaction: Victoria Housekeeping Co.Rarity: S-rank or 5-star; default bannerBoth Billy and Rina are exceptional ranged DPS agents. While Billy can shoot everyone around him, Rina focuses on smaller groups of targets, and she's got ridiculous range to boot.The Electric element inflicts shock, which can cause further damage or interruption if you attack a debilitated foe. Both her Quadruple Meter Gavotte EX special and Code of Conduct chain attack see her Bangboo dolls creating electrical fields with a decent AoE radius, enough to whittle down packs of enemies as she floats around. Meanwhile, her Mini Destruction Partner core passive ensures that penetration (and thus damage dealt) is increased for your squad.
A-tier: Grace
Element/specialization: Fire - DefenseFaction: Belobog Heavy IndustriesRarity: A-rank or 4-star; can be obtained for freeAs of the time of this writing, Ben Bigger is the only Defense-type agent in the game. This makes him unique in his own way, though it can also cause hassles when trying to gear him up. There are items only meant for him, but they're unlikely to be equipped by other party members.In spite of this, the burly bear is an invaluable part of any squad that he's part of. His Guardian core passive grants 40% of his DEF as bonus ATK, and it allows for his EX special to grant shielding to his allies. Speaking of Ben's Cashflow Counter EX special, activating it blocks a ton of damage and unleashes a brutal counter, making him an obvious pick when dealing with late-game encounters. Oh, and you can get him for free, too.
A-tier: Billy
Element/specialization: Ice - AttackFaction: Victoria Housekeeping Co.Rarity: S-rank or 5-star; limited-time bannerThe limited-time banner for the first half of the version 1.0 phase has Ellen up for grabs. You might be enticed to pull for her, and with good reason as she's at the top of our Zenless Zone Zero tier list.Ellen combines fast and fluid movement, allowing her to avoid blows from hostiles with ease, as well as rapid attack sequences that hit multiple times. This shark-tailed lady even uses the Ice element, which can cause freeze, shatter, and frostbite. Let's just say that freezing your opponents in place is like triggering an extra stun effect.
S-tier: Nekomiya
Zenless Zone Zero boasts 17 characters for its version 1.0 launch period. Make no mistake: it will be extremely expensive to obtain all of them. That's why we believe the vast majority of players will only focus on a select few. As such, it's important to consider the ideal options for your squad. Here are the best characters in our Zenless Zone Zero tier list.Zenless Zone Zero tier list - The best characters for version 1.0Our Zenless Zone Zero tier list is divided into four ranks: S-tier, A-tier, B-tier, and C-tier. We also considered several factors, such as:Character availability - You can make the most out of characters that can be unlocked for free, instead of spending a lot of real-world money on gacha banners. That means gacha-only agents need to be highly impressive right out of the gate.Specializations and attack sequences - Characters have a particular specialization: Attack, Defense, Stun, Support, and Anomaly. Due to the core gameplay mechanic that involves building up an enemy's daze meter to trigger a chain attack, Stun-type characters might have better value in the long run. However, they can be outclassed by agents with faster animations and sequences, as successive hits also cause significant daze build-up.Team composition and additional passive perks - To determine the best characters in Zenless Zone Zero, it's important to take note of how your three-person team composition affects passive perks: An agent's core passive is always functional in battle.However, an agent's additional passive ability can only be activated if they're in a squad with (a) someone from the same faction, or (b) someone with the same elemental attribute.While you can always try a team composition that you prefer, you might miss out on powerful perks. Alternatively, trying to build a team that can maximize the potential of a character might be harder than usual.
S-tier: Nicole
Zenless Zone Zero is easily the most stylish entry in HoYoverse's fast-growing catalog of free-to-play RPGs.
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Zenless Zone Zero Review
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Agents in Zenless Zone Zero already have a default weapon that's equipped. Gearing up, therefore, is relegated to giving various components to your characters:W-Engines - These are singular core components for certain specializations. For example, the Deep Sea Visitor W-Engine is for Attack specialty characters, greatly increasing the Ice damage that they deal.Drive Discs - You can equip up to six of these, so think of them as accessories or artifacts. They even have 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses.Note that high-tier W-Engines come from gacha banners. However, you can also purchase a few from the Gadget Store on Sixth Street. Drive Discs, meanwhile, can be purchased from the Music Store just across from the Random Play building.
Master fast-paced and fluid combat by way of normal attacks, special attacks, and dodges
Your Zenless Zone Zero squad is comprised of up to three characters, also known as agents. Agents from the same faction, or those with similar elemental attributes, have their additional passives activated for the duration of that mission. This is denoted by a yellow smiley face icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. This means you must think properly about your squad setup in case you want to have certain buffs present.Here are some examples based on the image above:Soukaku and Lycaon are from the HSOS6 and Victoria Housekeeping factions, respectively. However, because they both use the Ice element, their extra passives are in play if they're in the same squad: Soukaku: Group Set Meal - When Soukaku consumes a vortex to activate Fly the Flag, the Ice damage of the squad is increased by 20% for 22 seconds.Lycaon: Elegant Predator - When Lycaon hits an enemy, the target's stun damage multiplier increases by 35%.Conversely, the third member, Billy Kid, comes from the Cunning Hares faction and he uses Fire as an element. Because of this, you won't be able to make use of his Third Starlight passive.
Take note of agent specializations when leveling them up
The city of New Eridu awaits you in Zenless Zone Zero. As humanity's last bastion against the cataclysmic effects of the Hollows, it's up to siblings Belle and Wise, known as Proxies, to aid various agents in navigating a dangerous world. We know you're eager to hop in and start your adventure, but there are a few concepts you might want to check out. Here's our Zenless Zone Zero tips and beginner's guide to help you as you begin your journey.Zenless Zone Zero tips - 20 things to know before you start playingOur Zenless Zone Zero beginner's guide is filled with tips to help newcomers familiarize themselves with the challenges posed by the Hollows. We discuss various gameplay mechanics, including combat, grid-like exploration, minigames, and more.
Familiarize yourself with the Hollow Deep Dive (HDD) System
Zenless Zone Zero - How To Unlock All Free Characters
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Element/specialization: Electric - AnomalyFaction: Belobog Heavy IndustriesRarity: S-rank or 5-star; default bannerAlthough Rina and Grace are from different factions, you can ensure that their respective additional perks are activated since they're both Electric-based agents. In Grace's case, her Pre-Driven Needle core passive provides a buff that causes high Electric anomaly build-up, while her Tech Support perk boosts shock damage taken by a target. She's also got grenades that deal further Electric damage. Make no mistake: a Rina and Grace duo is ideal for those who want an Electric-focused team.
A-tier: Lycaon
Element/specialization: Physical - AttackFaction: Cunning HaresRarity: A-rank or 4-star; can be obtained for freeBilly joins you alongside Nicole and Anby very early in the campaign. Similar to Nekomiya, he deals Physical damage as an Attack-type character. The key difference is that he's ranged DPS with a playstyle that's hilariously easy to get used to.Spamming the attack button causes Billy to happily fire his dual pistols, hitting foes around him. Yes, this means room-wide coverage and mob-clearing with barely any effort. This is further boosted by his Steady Shot core passive, where he gains +25% damage while in his Crouching Shot stance (i.e. just repeatedly press the attack button), though you need to avoid moving or getting knocked back.
A-tier: Rina
Element/specialization: Physical - AttackFaction: Cunning HaresRarity: S-rank or 5-star; default bannerWe all know cats are awesome, and cat person Nekomiya certainly proves this fact. Her attack animations are so fast that you'd think everyone else is as slow as turtles. Her combo sequences are a sight to behold, allowing her to zip across the screen to rip apart targets and avoid nasty hits. Likewise, the fact that Physical damage also causes opponents to flinch (i.e. increased daze build-up) turns her into a Stun-type agent in her own right. While she can be hard to control at first (the only downside we've seen), almost all other characters pale in comparison to her overall output.
S-tier: Ben
Element/specialization: Ether - SupportFaction: Cunning HaresRarity: A-rank or 4-star; can be obtained for freeNicole is one of the free characters you can get--call her default agent along with Anby and Billy. What makes her one of the best characters in Zenless Zone Zero is that she uses the Ether element, which inflicts corruption and deals extra ether damage. The only other Ether-based user is Zhu Yuan, and she's a 5-star with her own limited-time banner that's available during the second half of the version 1.0 phase.Her kit is further bolstered by her Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet EX special and Ether Grenade ultimate, both of which create gravitational fields that pull in enemies toward the center. If you've played Genshin Impact then think of Nicole's gravitational fields as akin to Venti's windy torrent pulls, albeit with smaller area-of-effect (AoE) coverage. In spite of this, she becomes invaluable since she can group enemies together, allowing teammates to bombard them with devastating abilities.
S-tier: Ellen
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