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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64bit) Processeur : i3 6100 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GTX 1060

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64bit) Processeur : i5-12400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GTX 1660

ZENONIA 1

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Released August 31, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (144 AI-classified)
78/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 420 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 82% positive vs 81% overall (401 recent reviews)
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ZENONIA 1's remaster has players feeling nostalgic for its mobile origins, with 102 mentions of the word 'nostalgia'. The gameplay, though praised by 39 out of 61 reviews, is a grind, and the UI could use some work.

What it's about: Vous en souvenez-vous ? Le RPG culte ZENONIA, qui a conquis le monde dans les années 2000, est de retour tel que vous l’avez connu ! Cette petite aventure qui vous accompagnait partout, ces nuits passées à progresser sans s’arrêter… Revivez ces souvenirs dès maintenant sur Steam.

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« Com2us!! Bring back Zenonia 2 and 3 as well, and my life is yours!!!! Such a classic game from way back when, brought to Steam. Regret is the GOAT. Luxferre as well, but we aren't ready for that discussion. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played401021
« Absolutely amazing (nostalgia aside) cannot recommend this game enough. Just as fun today as it was on my old iPod back in the day. Hopefully they bring back the other Zenonia’s as well, especially 3. PLEASE BRING BACK ZENONIA 3 »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played1611
« I've already spent hundreds of hours on this game back then, but I bought it again in hopes that you will bring back the rest of the Zenonia series but rebalanced without the in-game purchases. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played71
« I'd say on a scale of Ys V to Terranigma, it's Zenonia. Don't underestimate the bond between a 2000s kid and the mediocre 6/10 handheld game he grew up with. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played633
« Just as beautiful as it was the day I lost it. (Losing my DSi) PLEASE PORT ZENONIA 2 AND 3 PLEASEEEEEEPLSPLSPLS »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 11 h played11
« Please please do 2 and 3 as well man those are just the best. bought this just to support and hope to get the other two »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played1
« Ladon's Illusion bossfight is absolute trash. Why does this mf instakill me with a meteor shower randomly? btw, it's kinda a pain in the ass that most of the reviews didn't even touch the game and are just "uhhh, nostalgia" »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 14 h played211
« Game is a lot of fun, but relies on manual saving. Game crashed after a few hours of play and I lost about 13 levels of grinding. Will not continue to play. This is on an ROG Ally X using Bazzite. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 16 h played1
« I want to like this game, but it’s badly balanced. I don't know how to beat the Dragon boss. He's hard to hit and always heals himself »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 33 h played11
« So I played this game for about 4 hours non-stop until the game suddenly froze discovering that there is no autosave, so i had to start over.. Well.. never again. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« Was enjoying the game and the grind up until ladons illusion lol. Level 56 paladin grinding items in the room just before the boss but welp he keeps outhealing me plus his patters is weird as hell. It truly sucks cause it was enjoyable. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 19 h played
« Give me Zenonia 3 and MY SOUL IS YOURS! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played3

In players' words

« Com2us!! Bring back Zenonia 2 and 3 as well, and my life is yours!!!! Such a classic game from way back when, brought to Steam. Regret is the GOAT. Luxferre as well, but we aren't ready for that discussion. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played401021
« Ladon's Illusion bossfight is absolute trash. Why does this mf instakill me with a meteor shower randomly? btw, it's kinda a pain in the ass that most of the reviews didn't even touch the game and are just "uhhh, nostalgia" »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 14 h played211
« Absolutely amazing (nostalgia aside) cannot recommend this game enough. Just as fun today as it was on my old iPod back in the day. Hopefully they bring back the other Zenonia’s as well, especially 3. PLEASE BRING BACK ZENONIA 3 »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played1611
« Game is a lot of fun, but relies on manual saving. Game crashed after a few hours of play and I lost about 13 levels of grinding. Will not continue to play. This is on an ROG Ally X using Bazzite. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 16 h played1
« I've already spent hundreds of hours on this game back then, but I bought it again in hopes that you will bring back the rest of the Zenonia series but rebalanced without the in-game purchases. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played71
« I want to like this game, but it’s badly balanced. I don't know how to beat the Dragon boss. He's hard to hit and always heals himself »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 33 h played11
« I'd say on a scale of Ys V to Terranigma, it's Zenonia. Don't underestimate the bond between a 2000s kid and the mediocre 6/10 handheld game he grew up with. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played633
« So I played this game for about 4 hours non-stop until the game suddenly froze discovering that there is no autosave, so i had to start over.. Well.. never again. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« Just as beautiful as it was the day I lost it. (Losing my DSi) PLEASE PORT ZENONIA 2 AND 3 PLEASEEEEEEPLSPLSPLS »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 11 h played11
« Was enjoying the game and the grind up until ladons illusion lol. Level 56 paladin grinding items in the room just before the boss but welp he keeps outhealing me plus his patters is weird as hell. It truly sucks cause it was enjoyable. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 19 h played
« Please please do 2 and 3 as well man those are just the best. bought this just to support and hope to get the other two »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played1
« Give me Zenonia 3 and MY SOUL IS YOURS! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played3

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
64 % pos · n=61
Story / writing
79 % pos · n=42
Performance
58 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=21
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=9
Value for money
50 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay6139517
Story / writing423318
Performance3319113
Content / longevity211308
Audio / music14716
Interface / UX12408
Graphics / art9900
Value for money8413
Stability / bugs2002
Multiplayer2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.4 h.

<2h
83 % (n=84)
2-10h
80 % (n=163)
10-25h
82 % (n=102)
>25h
75 % (n=51)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The game's story receives 33 positive mentions out of 42, with players praising its narrative.
  • Graphics are universally loved, with 9 positive mentions and no negative feedback.
  • A solid 81% of post-release reviews are positive, indicating a strong reception since its launch.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay is a mixed bag, with 17 negative and 5 mixed reviews out of 61 mentions, suggesting it could be improved.
  • The UI has 8 negative mentions out of 12, indicating a need for refinement.
  • Audio quality receives 6 negative reviews out of 14, with some players expressing dissatisfaction.

Who is it for?

This game will appeal to fans of the ZENONIA saga, especially those who played the mobile versions and are looking for a nostalgic experience. Players who enjoy a good story and visually appealing graphics will also find value in this title.

Is ZENONIA 1 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 82% of 420 Steam reviews are positive (player score 78/100). Most-praised strength: The game's story receives. Current price: 8,99€ (10% off).

Verdict

ZENONIA 1's remaster has been well-received, with a strong post-release score. While the gameplay and UI could use some refinement, the game's story and graphics are major strengths, offering a nostalgic adventure for fans of the series.

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