Town of Zoz Reviews
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Town of Zoz blends engaging combat, farming/cooking elements, with an interesting story that is easy to get sucked into.
Town of Zoz is a hidden gem that wears its GameCube-era inspirations proudly on its sleeve. Studio Pixanoh has managed to successfully blend the satisfying, top-down combat of classic Zelda titles with the wholesome, relationship-building agricultural loops of Stardew Valley. While the painfully slow opening hours and minor UI bugs require a bit of patience, the gorgeous cel-shaded art style, deep cooking mechanics, and lovable cast of characters make the journey entirely worthwhile. If you are looking for a cozy, nostalgic adventure with a surprising amount of mechanical depth, Town of Zoz is serving up exactly what you need.
Town of Zoz’s combat feels a bit jumbled, but the presentation, general gameplay, and music are excellent and make for a pretty unique title. If you don’t see potentially bumpy combat as a dealbreaker, I think there’s a lot to really dig about this game, as it juggles a number of concepts in a distinct and mostly enjoyable way.
Town of Zoz leaves a lasting impression by centering culture, community, and connection in a vibrant adventure that’s easy to get lost in.
The Town of Zoz has been a story given magical life. Landscapes and crowded town streets are stuffed to the brim with cultural influence that almost makes you swear you can smell Ito's cooking. Despite its technical flaws, there is a wonderfully unique farming/cooking/adventure game that sets itself far apart from a heavily populated genre.