Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

Fairytales for kids I picked up in a bundle, it does not seem to run smoothly.

Pretty jank, and needing to install a direct x translation layer to even start the game is a bit rough but this game is plenty of fun, its like pokemon with european folklore and norse mythology, and instead of boring ass pokemon battles you have an arena shootout with your opponents fairies.

8/10, better than any modern pokemon

Pokémon but the creatures are tiny little fairies, the other characters are elves, dwarves and goblins, and the battles are real-time, first-person shooters. As someone who doesn't care much about Pokémon... what's going on here? Why aren't there more games like this? Do they have some massive and vague patent on the concept of capturing battle creatures that prevents this sort of creative take to become popular?

Anyway, this game was my childhood. Your machine might not run it properly today (mine certainly didn't) but there are guides on how to patch the game and it should run just fine after following those. I totally recommend it, even so many years later.

This is undoubtedly the finest story-driven game I have ever experienced. The narrative, gameplay, and overall atmosphere are simply flawless. I've completed the game countless times and will continue to do so; it never loses its charm. A sequel like Zanzarah 2 would be a dream come true.

It's a fantastic classic that offers immense enjoyment, though you just need to ensure it runs smoothly on your system. I've been familiar with this game for years, and it remains one of the most remarkable gaming experiences I've encountered. I appreciate every aspect of it—the storyline, the mechanics (which some may dismiss as a Pokémon clone), the thrill of collecting and training fairies, evolving them, and devising strategies based on their strengths and weaknesses during battles. The music is incredibly soothing and adds to the experience.

I truly hope someone decides to remaster it, similar to what was done with the original Tomb Raider series. It would be amazing to see all the fairies and environments in stunning HD, showcasing their beauty in a whole new light.

One of my childhood games, so I can't really be objective here, but I still love playing this once a year.

This is old good game, I think that graphics will terrible in now, but not!
Thanks for guides and pathes, it runs fine on 4k (with some 4:3 scale and black borders on left and right) and it is really good!

horrible

It's easier to download the piracy version with all the patches than to suffer with this piece of shit.

You can’t just upload something to the Steam platform and leave everything in the same form in which it was all at the time of release.

the most awesome game. I played it at 14 and at 30 is still pleaseant to play.

underrated masterpiece can't wait for the remake

one of my favorite games ever

I played this when it came out decades ago. I always liked it. Using the fairies is fun. Regretably it's basically unplayable on Steamdeck.

Zanzarah is a game I played in my childhood. I constantly come back and play more playthroughs maining different fairies each time. I have probably been through the game a couple dozen times at this point. It is just a surreal experience. I recommend to anyone who hasn't played it. You may have to do some work with DgVooDoo however!

nice

I've known this game for a long time and it's definitely one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. I love everything about it - the story,the mechanics(which some might simplify to a pokemon clone),collecting fairies and training them,evolving them,knowing their strengths and weaknesses which leads to on the fly strategies when you are facing adversaries' fairies in the arena.The music is absolutely superb and calming.
I really wish someone would pick it up and remaster it like they did with the original Tomb Raider series.It would be wonderful to see all the fairies and environments in all their beautiful glory - but in HD.