Utawarerumono: ZAN

Last updated: 2025-12-17
Summary
  • Strong fan service appeal for series enthusiasts
  • Newcomer-friendly design with accessible mechanics
  • Engaging mission mode with unique gameplay features
  • Overly condensed story disappoints long-time fans
  • Unengaging combat mechanics and unreliable lock-on
  • High price for short game with technical issues
Utawarerumono: ZAN header

Categories

Hack and SlashAction RPGCharacter ProgressionParty-based CombatTeam-based CombatEquipment CustomizationLoadout CustomizationMusou-style Combat

Emotions

Disappointment42%Frustration25%Satisfaction13%Anger4%Excitement4%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
52%
Unhelpful reviews
48%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
19
Negative points
42
Gameplay points
26
Perf. points
11
Rec. points
16
Misc points
0
Point
Strong fan service appeal
Description
The game delivers nostalgia and satisfaction for existing fans through familiar characters, voice acting, and artwork. This reinforces its identity as a love letter to the original series.
Importance
48%
Newcomer-friendly design
Description
The game accommodates new players with approachable mechanics, friendly achievements, and workarounds for accessibility (e.g., language switching).
Importance
29%
Engaging mission mode
Description
The arena in mission mode is praised for its balanced difficulty and depth, serving as the primary source of long-term content and challenge.
Importance
13%