Zengeon

Zengeon leans on fast combat and character build variety, so the appeal is mostly for players who want to chase through waves of enemies and tinker with abilities. By our assessment, that action-first focus is the best thing about it, because the moment-to-moment play sounds energetic rather than fussy. The downside is that this kind of game lives or dies on repetition, and if the enemy loops and loot grind do not click, the whole run can feel thin. In practice it is the sort of thing where the screen stays busy and the pressure stays up, with runs built around reflexes more than planning. Against heavier roguelikes or action RPGs, it looks lighter and more arcade-like, which is a plus if that is the mood you want. It works best for people who enjoy quick retries and simple combat flow, and less well for anyone looking for a deep story or a lot of structure.