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--Trailer--​

Zeno Clash 2 is the sequel to ACE Team’s award winning punk fantasy game, renowned for its unique visuals and visceral first-person fighting
mechanics. Set in the fascinating and disturbing world of Zenozoik, the first game put you in the role of Ghat, a man whose defiance of his clan’s
leader and progenitor, ‘FatherMother’, tore their family apart.

Despite events that forced him to leave his home, Ghat never intended to reveal FatherMother’s dark secret, the reason for his defiance.
However, after deciding to return with a mysterious being he’d met in his exile that called himself ‘Golem’, the secret came out. FatherMother
was incarcerated and the clan went their separate ways.

Now, with FatherMother jailed and the family dissolved, the world of Zenozoik faces new hardships. Nobody knows why the Golem has decided to
stay in Zenozoik, yet his power and knowledge are undeniable. Ghat finds this outsider’s imposition upon his home unacceptable, and wants to
rid Zenozoik of his influence. Rimat simply wants the family to be reunited, but feels that Ghat is the only one she can turn to. The two form an
uneasy alliance and embark upon a journey to change the future of Zenozoik.The world of Zenozoik has been lovingly rendered with the
Unreal III engine, allowing the madmen of ACE Team to fully capture the beauty of Zenozoik as it exists in their imagination.

• With Zeno Clash 2's added sidequests and item collection, players will be encouraged to explore this vast world
  and discover all of its secrets.
  
• Pinpoint aiming and physics-based combat allow for a much richer first-person melee experience. New moves, weapons, and
  allies take first-person brawling to a whole new level!
  
• Take control of Ghat or Rimat in the new co-op campaign. Seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op allows players to make allies out of other
  real-world Zeno Clash enthusiasts.

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• Platforms: PC/PS3/360
• Release Date: April 30th
• Price: $20

 

[xelios]

Nice title and OT. FatherMother, we meet again!

 

[Tizoc]

Wait this is getting a PS3 release as well? Might get it for PS3 then...

 

[fredrancour]

My favorite subtitle I've ever seen on an OT, haha.

I loved the first one. Will buy this eventually. Can never beat up enough acid-fuelled nightmares.

 

[Salsa]

Nice title and OT. FatherMother, we meet again! Also, April 30th; you're a month ahead Saltsa.

always thinking ahead

 

[Visualante2]

My prediction for sleeper hit of the year.

Getting a much more fantastical flare from some of the greener landscapes, almost like an extension of their work in Rock of Ages. Not that the original wasn't fantastical it just felt a little more restricted and barren.

 

[Lucent]

I didn't even know this was coming out this soon. lol

 

[Salsa]

Getting a much more fantastical flare from some of the greener landscapes, almost like an extension of their work in Rock of Ages. Not that the original wasn't fantastical it just felt a little more restricted and barren.

I wanna live there

 

[dreamfall]

Nice OT! Pre-ordered on Steam, ready to punch shit!

Wanted to run through the Original, but Dark Souls keeps getting in the way of everything!

 

[ezekial45]

Damn, it's already coming out? It feels like they just announced it not that long ago.

 

[Hypron]

It sucks not having any money... I loved the first game. One of the most creative games this gen.

Ha well, I'll get it somewhere down the line.

 

[Lucent]

Never played the first one but always thought it looked interesting. Wonder how big the world is and how long it'll be.

 

[Dascu]

I haven't been following any media or impressions on this at all, but I will buy this simply because I loved the first one.

 

[FGMPR]

I've got a spare copy of ZC1 if anyone wants it. It's short (like 3 hours or so), but its a pretty memorable game and a lot of fun.

I'll give it to the first person (if any) who PM's me with their email address.

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[Kandinsky]

Gotta support my compatriotas!

 

[Nags]

Will get on PC.

 

[Moobabe]

Good man. This one snuck up on me but I'm ready to punch things squarely in their odd shaped faces all over again.

 

[FGMPR]

So... is there anyone in Australia who is looking for a co-op partner for this? I plan to play (finish) through the next week or so depending on how long it is.

 

[Messofanego]

Oh wow, thanks SalsaShark for making the OT!

GIF LOVE

 

[Dictator93]

Looks much more polished then the first game in all aspects (although the first was quite stunning looking). Ill consider it!

 

[Stoze]

I think I spoiled myself by picking the first one up for a dollar, now I'm probably gonna wait for a decent sale before I get this. I really enjoyed the first one except for the shooting those clay guys with the staff part, pretty lame game play there.

 

[Hypron]

"My jaw is a palette, your argument is invalid"

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Stupid question : is it open world ?

I remember thinking it looked like it from the annoucement trailer that was like... years ago ?

 

[Dictator93]

Also... is this still using source? It looks so far removed from it now!

 

[Hypron]

Also... is this still using source? It looks so far removed from it now!

It uses the UE3

 

[SparkTR]

I'm eager in seeing how they transitioned the feel of the combat into a new engine, it should be interesting.

Wait this is getting a PS3 release as well? Might get it for PS3 then...

The PS3/360 versions are still TBD is seems, Steam is April 30 though.

Stupid question : is it open world ?

I remember thinking it looked like it from the annoucement trailer that was like... years ago ?

Yes, or at least semi-open world.

 

[popyea]

I hope the console versions aren't too far off. I waited half a year for Rock of Ages on PS3.

 

[Ocaso]

The original had stunningly beautiful art direction, and it looks like the sequel continues that trend. I love how alien and bizarre much of it looks; gives me a Metroid vibe.

I really enjoyed the brawling a well. It felt similar to Breakdown which is an underrated Xbox classic, so I'm looking forward to this. That said, I have to wait for consoles since the original already stressed my aging laptop.

 

[Messofanego]

"My jaw is a palette, your argument is invalid"

haha XD

 

[The Grim Heaper]

This is out TOMORROW? What the fuck...?

 

[ironcreed]

One of the weirdest little games I have ever played. The art is pretty spectacular, but it fell a little flat and a little short for me on the whole. Regardless, I'll still probably check this out at some point.

 

[Draft]

I never finished the first one. How lame of me.

 

[NoirVisage]

I'm eager in seeing how they transitioned the feel of the combat into a new engine, it should be interesting.



The PS3/360 versions are still TBD is seems, Steam is April 30 though.



Yes, or at least semi-open world.

oh well, they had a sale if it was indeed tomorrow..but by the time it actually drops, the desire to impulse buy will have dissipated

 

[Messofanego]

I never finished the first one. How lame of me.

Missing out on one of the best plot twists. Story just keeps on getting crazier towards the end.

 

[Buttonbasher]

I'm really bothered by the shininess of the hands, but damn if that art direction didn't win me back. Good show Ace Team.

 

[MNC]

Does this still use the Source Engine?

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Does this still use the Source Engine?

Nope, it was switched to Unreal Engine.

 

[Jhoan]

Where's the bad ass First Person Pile Driver GIF? That GIF alone makes me want to check out the game.

I still need to check out the first game. I played the trial and thought it was kooky looking game with a crazy (in a good way) art direction. I might check it out since I need to get another 800MSP game to fulfill my last 800 MSP game for the XBL Rewards offer of this month.

 

[phantomspiker]

Can't wait for this to come out. The first game's combat system was terrific.

 

[Boerseun]

I love the first game. And the prospect of a co-op campaign makes me eager to pick this new one up. My backlog is a problem though - by the time I'd get around to Zeno Clash 2, it would likely already have seen a sale or two. And I'd guess there remains something to be said for inevitable ridiculous Steam discounts impacting any new release's short term sales...

 

[RazorbackDB]

lacking the money right now, but will buy eventually. hype.

 

[Messofanego]

Where's the bad ass First Person Pile Driver GIF? That GIF alone makes me want to check out the game.

Ask, and you shall receive.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Never got around to giving my Steam version of the 1st one the proper time. Still gonna get this out of principle

 

[Messofanego]

Punting civilians!

Aiming punches

Reverse kick (works like Batman AA counter?)

 

[SparkTR]

Only 5 hours left.

 

[Jintor]

Damnit I should probably buy this right now

grades be damned

 

[SparkTR]

Damnit I should probably buy this right now

grades be damned

It's one of those games that you know what you're in for before you even play it. But I do hope the scores are decent so it gets some more sales. Atlus really dropped the ball with marketing this, not even a TB video feature.

e: Oh right, you're talking about education grades not review grades. That might not be wise.

 

[Volcynika]

Got a two pack a few weeks ago and will enjoy the co-op with a friend after work is over today. Hyped.

 

[atomsk]

The original was the very first game I bought on sale on Steam

Won't have the budget for a few weeks, but I'm looking forward to this

 

[SparkTR]

According to the developers playing the tutorial (separate menu button below 'new game') is incredibly important, even for ZC1 veterans. It contains instructions on advanced moves that you won't be able to pull of without playing it.