Zenless Zone Zero vs Genshin Impact: Similarities and differences explored

Zenless Zone Zero is the latest game published by HoYoverse. It is an action RPG set in an urban world called New Eridu, which is recovering from a major apocalypse. This gacha game already looks promising thanks to its flashy combat mechanics and unique characters known as Agents. The cartoonish yet charismatic charm of these characters and the graphics have many players sold on this game.

HoYoverse is no stranger to this genre of gaming, with Genshin Impact arguably being their most popular title to date. Therefore, this article looks at some of the similarities and differences between Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact.

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Zenless Zone Zero vs Genshin Impact: Similarities and differences

Similarities between Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact (Image via HoYoverse)

Similarities

Listed below are some of the similarities between Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact:

1. HoYoverse games: The obvious similarity between these two games is the developer HoYoverse. The Chinese gaming industry giants have established themselves as the undisputed number one in the gacha game scene, and it continues to expand its repertoire by bringing more flavor to its dedicated audience around the world. Both Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact showcase stunning graphics, excellent OSTs and sound designs.
2. Gacha system: Much like Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero has a simple gacha system that is quite reminiscent of the former and other HoYoverse games such as Honkai Star Rail.

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Differences

Differences between Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact (Image via HoYoverse)

Much like the similarities, there are a host of differences between Zenless Zone Zero and Genshin Impact. Here are some of the notable ones listed below:

1. Aesthetics: A striking difference upon an initial glance at Zenless Zone Zero is its vastly different look when compared to Genshin Impact. The latter has a fantasy-esque feel to it with breathtaking landscapes and vast terrain filled with mystery. The former, on the other hand, has a very retro and urban feel to it which makes it more grounded in reality.
2. Combat system: The combat system in Zenless Zone Zero is also quite different from Genshin Impact.
3. Open-world setting: Zenless Zone Zero doesn't offer players an open-world setting to explore New Eridu to its fullest. Most of the traveling will be done in the Sixth Street district. This is a stark contrast from Genshin Impact as it is renowned for its beautiful world and the freedom to explore,
4. Lore: Genshin Impact has a very deep and, often, dark lore that is scattered all over the world of Teyvat. It is well-fleshed out and has tons of complexity to it. While Zenless Zone Zero is in its nascent days, the lore seems to be much lighter and the story is quite straightforward without a lot of complexity at the moment.
5. Character design: Characters in Zenless Zone Zero have a distinct charm to them that helps them stand out from the Genshin Impact roster. The latter has beautifully designed characters with exuberant attire and incredible abilities. The former leans into a more futuristic and modern look for many characters. Examples include Ben Bigger, a bear wielding a massive weapon, and Von Lycaon, a sophisticated wolf.
6. Teams: Zenless Zone Zero allows players to only run teams of three characters compared to the four that Genshin Impact has. This should incentivize players to be smarter with their team setup and overall playstyle.

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