Following only a bit over a year since the turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail , Zenless Zone Zero might seem like Genshin Impact , but it's actually much more similar to a somewhat less popular HoYoverse game: Honkai Impact 3rd . Like HI3 , ZZZ puts a particular focus on action and combat, with both games taking a lot of their DNA from character action series like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta . While I think Zenless Zone Zero might be able to match up with the best examples of the genre in some respects, though, its combat can't quite reach the same heights.

They can be a bit tricky to complete as some of the missions are only available at certain times of the day and will require a bit of trial and error, but the cat will provide the coin as long as you’re persist

Soldier 11 is a powerful agent capable of dealing high fire damage. She can take on any enemy thanks to her Fire Suppression Mechanic, which boosts her damage significantly. However, she could be very challenging to play with as you have to time your attacks and dodges right to deal maximum damage. Her basic attack can deal both physical and fire dam

As you explore the dungeon, you’ll be placed in the TV-like mode where your Bangboo will walk across tiles that contain many dangers you’ll have to overcome. When defeating these challenges, you’ll earn even more rewards, on top of the ones you’ll receive by simply clearing the le

So, while I think ZZZ's combat is majorly impacted by being available on phones, the game's simplicity is also probably intended to some degree . HoYoverse games serve a wide audience, and as much as I personally like character action games, the genre as a whole is relatively niche. I still think there's a middle ground that the game could've found between the Dante of Devil May Cry 4 and 5 - one of the most complex characters to control in any video game - and ZZZ 's roster, but I recognize that trending more towards simplicity is probably the better bet for widespread success

You will then be moved to a new map. From where you spawn, go right and then up, and you will have to initiate combat. Deal with the foes and, when you return to the HDD, go left to heal if needed . Then move right until you hit a red button and unlock a tra

Like a lot of other mobile action games, ZZZ has only three basic offensive inputs: an attack chain, a skill, and an ultimate. In the worst case, this can make the game's combat feel overly simplistic and dull. When my ultimate isn't available, and memories I don't have enough meter to use an enhanced skill, I'm simply mashing away on the basic attack chain, waiting for my meter to fill up or for an enemy to present a change to dodge or counter - not helped by the fact that ZZZ 's basic enemy types attack very little, and are easily stunlocked.

Finally, even though I think it could be better, I do want to take some time to recognize that **ZZZ isn't entirely devoid of depth ** , even if I think there could be more. Each character in the game has at least one unique mechanic to distinguish them from the rest, like Anby's delayed fourth hit or Soldier 11's timed fire slashes (emulating Nero's Exceed mechanics from Devil May Cry ), and like most other mobile action games, ZZZ does derive some depth from swapping between characters instead of sticking to just one, which can lead to interesting teambuilding setups and synergies.

The unfortunate reality for even the best mobile games is that phone screens aren't that good at emulating an actual controller . For any game that needs buttons to perform actions, those buttons have to be present on the touchscreen - meaning that they have to both take enough space to be easily pressed, but also leave enough empty space so that the game itself is still visible. As a result, the standard for any mobile action game is to cram all the buttons into one corner, with a mock joystick for controlling movement in the corner across from them.

Go right and up to hit the blue button . You will see that this switches the direction of the tracks , but the button must remain pushed to work . Your sibling will point out a metal crate that can be pushed to keep the button activa

Less excusable, though, is how the gacha system interacts with the game's existing combat woes. Personally, I was lucky enough to have gotten Nekomata, Soldier 11, and Koleda off a combination of standard banner pulls and a lost 50/50. All three characters have relatively fun mechanics, and the latter two pair well in a team together, but it's not hard to imagine a scenario where I wasn't as lucky as I was, stuck with characters whose combat abilities didn't interest me as much.

Susie will tell you that her boss lost valuable cargo in a Hollow and she needs you to find it. When Anby shows up, Susie will also give you the Demara Battery Mark II after speaking with her, which you can equip to Anby right away , although you can always switch it out once the cutscene is d