ZED

Mechanics

Mechanics-wise, ZED draws a lot of inspiration from the solutions typical to the legendary Myst series. Therefore, exploration of the world, which changes before the player’s eyes along with progressing of the story, remains at the core of the gameplay. While playing, we are taken to many unusual and exotic places — by careful examination, we can learn their history and the truth about the past and the great deed that the Dreamer wishes to preserve for posterity. Naturally, this task isn’t easy because of the sophisticated logic puzzles which, contrary to most adventure games, aren’t just an enrichment of the gameplay but rather its essence. They also harmonize with the theme of piecing together the Dreamer’s fragmented memories. To solve them, we not only have to think logically but also be able to connected clues and hints found in the earlier stages of the game.

Technical aspects

ZED for PC, PS4 and XONE is characterized by high-quality graphics powered by the advanced Unreal Engine 4. The game’s events are presented in the first-person perspective, which is typical of the Myst series, while the gaming experience is intensified further by an atmospheric and somewhat mysterious soundtrack.