Zenless Zone Zero Feels Nothing Like Genshin Impact Or Honkai Star Rail

Zenless Zone Zero has the unenviable task of following up on HoYoverse’s last two games – the industry-changing Genshin Impact and the trend-bucking success story of Honkai Star Rail. The bar couldn’t possibly be set higher, and rather than attempting to reach it, Zenless Zone Zero feels like it’s simply walking past it. After a hands-on demo and interview with lead producer Zhenyu Li, it’s become pretty obvious that Zenless Zone Zero isn’t trying to be Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail. It’s chasing its own vision, and it’s way better off for it.