History VideoGame / ZenlessZoneZero

* BitchInSheepsClothing: Vision Corporation seems to be a honest and competent company to the public eye. [[spoiler:The Proxies and the Cunning Haries discover to horror that Vision intends to blow up the old metro along with many of its citizens to cut cost.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Welcome to New Eridu -- Where Humanity Rises Anew! [[labelnote:Clockwise from Left:]] Nicole, Anby, and Billy Kid, all from the Cunning Hares.[[/labelnote]]]]

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, hip-hop fashion etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop and heavy-synth with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box SUV-style design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting as well as graffiti art and the Skate Punk sub-culture. Even if one discounts the aesthetic, ZZZ has the atmosphere that makes the game feel ''old'' or from a different generation. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, hip-hop fashion etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop and heavy-synth with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting as well as graffiti art and the Skate Punk sub-culture. Even if one discounts the aesthetic, ZZZ has the atmosphere that makes the game feel ''old'' or from a different generation. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, hip-hop fashion etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop and heavy-synth with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting as well as graffiti art and the Skate Punk sub-culture. Even if one discounts the aesthetic, ZZZ has the atmosphere that makes the game feel ''old'' or from a different generation. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, hip-hop fashion etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop and heavy-synth with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting as well as graffiti art. Even if one discounts the aesthetic, ZZZ has the atmosphere that makes the game feel ''old'' or from a different generation. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* RetroUniverse: The world of ZZZ is clearly modeled on the 2000s. A lot of the technology present borderlines 21st century {{Zeerust}} and the fashion and social culture is a good two decades in the past as of this time of writing.

* UrbanFantasy: While the game's technology level is largely Naughties-retro with a few 'futuristic' inventions like robotic prostheses, highly intelligent AI companions, and extremely powerful inter-dimensional communications devices that allow the Proxy to interact with their clients being extremely commonplace, many of the characters are seemingly ripped straight out of medieval fantasy series like Japanese oni, LittleBitBeastly "demi-humans", and androids claiming they're "knights". Despite fully-automatic assault weapons being available, several characters tend to fight exclusively in melee range with swords and knives or less technologically advanced firearms like double-action revolvers.

* UrbanFantasy: While the game's technology level is very futuristic, with things like robotic prostheses, highly intelligent AI companions, and extremely powerful inter-dimensional communications devices that allow the Proxy to interact with their clients being extremely commonplace, many of the characters are seemingly ripped straight out of medieval fantasy series like Japanese oni, LittleBitBeastly "demi-humans", and androids claiming they're "knights". Despite fully-automatic assault weapons being available, several characters tend to fight exclusively in melee range with swords and knives or less technologically advanced firearms like double-action revolvers.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop and heavy-synth with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting. Even if one discounts the aesthetic, ZZZ has the atmosphere that makes the game feel ''old'' or from a different generation. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting. Even if one discounts the aesthetic, ZZZ has the atmosphere that makes the game feel ''old'' or from a different generation. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Moreover, Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s [=MP3=]-esque headphones, etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Whilst Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

* PeriodPiece: Of the [[Main/TurnOfTheMillennium Noughties]]. Not only do half of the characters wear clothing appropriate from the 2000s (i.e. cargo shorts, double-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, crop tops, 2000s MP3-esque headphones, etc), but the aesthetic just screams 2000s. We are talking about the music being entirely 2000s-era funk-pop with punk-rock decals decorating the entire world. Likewise, computers and [=TVs=] are CRT monitors with a distinctive "boxy" 2000s look whilst the cars have that identifiable curve-box design from the early 2000s and late 90s. Whilst Blockbuster-esque DVD rental stores are present in the setting. If one looks at the promotional artwork for ZZZ, one can be forgiven to mistake ZZZ being released in the mid 2000s.

The first "Tuning Test" was available for PC and iOS in early August 2022. The second "Equalizing Test" was released in late November 2023. The game is slated for release in 2024.

* UrbanFantasy: While the game's technology level is very futuristic, with things like robotic prostheses, highly intelligent AI companions, and extremely powerful inter-dimensional communications devices that allow the Proxy to interact with their clients being extremely commonplace, many of the characters are seemingly ripped straight out of medieval fantasy series like Japanese oni, LittleBitBeastly "demi-humans", and cyborgs claiming they're "knights". Despite fully-automatic assault weapons being available, several characters tend to fight exclusively in melee range with swords and knives or less technologically advanced firearms like double-action revolvers.

* UrbanFantasy: While the game's technology level is very futuristic, with things like robotic prostheses, highly intelligent AI companions, and extremely powerful inter-dimensional communications devices that allow the Proxy to interact with their clients being extremely commonplace, many of the characters are seemingly ripped straight out of medieval fantasy series like Japanese oni, LittleBitBeastly "demi-humans," and cyborgs claiming they're "knights." Despite fully-automatic assault weapons being available, several characters tend to fight exclusively in melee range with swords and knives or less technologically advanced firearms like double-action revolvers.

Visit the official website [[https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/en-us here]].

The first "Tuning Test" was available for PC and iOS in early August 2022. The second "Equalizing Test" was released in late November 2023.

The first "Tuning Test" was available for PC and iOS in early August 2022. The second "Equalizing Test" was announced in November 2023.

* JigglePhysics: Any female character in the game who is even modestly endowed will tend to bounce around like gelatin to the slightest movements. This is especially visible during cutscenes and for characters like Nicole, Grace, or Rina.

''Zenless Zone Zero'' is an upcoming UrbanFantasy {{Roguelike}} ActionRPG in development by Creator/MiHoYo of ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'', ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'' and ''VideoGame/HonkaiStarRail'' fame, first announced in May 2022.