Zero Parades: A Messy Yet Magnetic Spy RPG
ZA/UM’s Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is an uneven but absorbing isometric spy RPG set in the corrupt port town of Portofiro. It blends dense political intrigue with a heavier emphasis on action than Disco Elysium, using gauges for fatigue, anxiety, and delirium that can debuff Hershel and push you toward riskier play. The game nods to its predecessor through a CASCADE-like Thought Cabinet system and rich worldbuilding, but it sometimes loses focus on supporting characters as the plot widens into chaotic detours. Still, its vivid writing, messy charm, and ambitious scope deliver a big, brutal, and memorable experience that asks for patience and immersion.
