I’m on the hunt for a game that captures the stunning visuals and vibe of Zenless Zone Zero—think vibrant anime aesthetics, flat cell-shading, and a modern sci-fi setting filled with bright colors, sprawling cities, and dynamic effects. While I’d love to dive into ZZZ, I’m really not a fan of gacha mechanics.
Here are some extras I’d love to see:
– Detailed character customization or a large roster of unique characters if no customization is available.
– Voice acting to enhance the experience.
– Mechs are a big plus!
I’m not too picky about the genre, as long as it’s not purely a fighting game; I’m looking for something with a storyline and some world exploration. One of my all-time favorites was Jet Grind Radio, and while I know about Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, that specific art style in ZZZ is hard to beat. I gave Scarlett Nexus a try, but it fell short with only two characters available.
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Have you checked out Hi-Fi Rush? It’s extremely stylized and has a cel-shaded look. But while ZZZ is super smooth and consistent, Hi-Fi Rush kinda follows the Spiderverse style, with some characters having a lower frame rate but the rest being very smooth.
You’re also looking at **Persona 5** or **Metaphor**. They’re turn-based, but if you like ZZZ, you might appreciate the influence of the Persona series on its style.
While there might not be a game that fits all your wishes, here are some solid options!
– **Granblue Fantasy Relink**: This one has tons of characters and beautiful anime graphics, but it leans more towards a fantasy vibe.
– **Dusk Diver 1 & 2**: These are pretty close in art style and gameplay. They are smaller projects, so don’t expect too much across the board, but the aesthetics are nice!
– **Blazblue Entropy Effect**: Features gorgeous 2D anime visuals and a great combat system. It’s sci-fi and has multiple characters for variety.
– **Soul Hackers 2**: Stylish anime graphics in a sci-fi setting! It’s turn-based but allows you to collect “demons” for your party.
Overall, check these titles out, and see which one matches your vibe!
If you’re down for something a bit different, Sunset Overdrive could be a good fit. It’s not cel-shaded like ZZZ, but if you loved Jet Grind Radio, you might enjoy its crazy art style and gameplay!
If you’re open to something a bit darker and more fantasy-themed, you might be interested in **Curse of Yggdrasil**. It’s an action RPG with anime style where you can actually play as the bosses you defeat, no gacha involved! The game isn’t out yet, but there’s a free demo to try out!
Thanks for the suggestions! I knew there wouldn’t be a perfect match, but I’m definitely interested in exploring these games a bit more.