Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Exceptional and unique art style.
- Engaging and fluid combat system.
- Unique and well-developed world.
- Compelling story and characters.
- Lacks fast travel system.
- Confusing and maze-like level design.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 393
- Helpful reviews
- 85%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 15%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 87%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 13%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1070
- Negative points
- 561
- Gameplay points
- 307
- Perf. points
- 39
- Rec. points
- 312
- Misc points
- 62
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional and unique art style | The game features a unique and striking art style, with many reviewers praising the visuals, character designs, and world design as exceptional and memorable. The game's artistic direction is consistently highlighted as a major strength, contributing significantly to the overall experience and setting it apart from other titles. Many reviewers noted that the visuals are among the best aspects of the game. | 94% |
| Engaging and fluid combat system | The combat system is praised for being engaging, fluid, and offering a variety of options through stances, special moves, and customization. Reviewers note that mastering the combat mechanics is rewarding and leads to a satisfying experience. The transition to a third-person perspective is seen as an improvement, enhancing the combat's complexity and enjoyment. | 76% |
| Unique and well-developed world | The game world is consistently described as unique, bizarre, and well-developed, with a strong sense of atmosphere and lore. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail and the way the world enhances the narrative. The world's originality and immersive qualities are frequently mentioned as standout features. | 56% |
| Compelling story and characters | The game features a compelling story with well-developed characters, particularly Pseudo and the Boy, who form an engaging emotional core. Reviewers praise the voice acting and writing, noting the heartfelt and often humorous interactions between characters. The narrative is described as impactful and memorable, with many reviewers expressing emotional investment in the characters' journeys. | 54% |
| Excellent and immersive soundtrack | Reviewers consistently praise the game's soundtrack and sound design, noting its high quality and its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and experience. The music is described as beautiful, memorable, and well-integrated with the game's world and action. Many reviewers specifically mention the emotional impact and unique character of the music. | 40% |
| Improved over previous entries | The game is seen as a significant improvement over previous Zeno Clash titles, with enhanced mechanics, a move to third person, and a greater variety of fighting styles. Reviewers appreciate the expansion of the lore and the connections to the original series. Fans of the Zeno Clash games will find this a worthy successor. | 20% |
| Unique and engaging Ritual system | The Ritual system, a dice-based minigame before fights, adds a unique tactical layer to combat. This system offers strategic options and the ability to skip encounters, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers find the Ritual mechanic engaging and appreciate its integration with the story. | 10% |