Zaki is a character and party member from the Prehistory chapter, The First. He is a warrior of the Kuu Tribe who is dispatched to recover the escaped Beru, establishing himself as a rival to Pogo.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
Zaki's most prominent features are his flowing, bright red hair and near-complete lack of clothing, exposing his strong build. His only attire is a live lizard worn around his groin as a pseudo-loincloth. His promotional artwork depicts him carrying a spear and wearing a fang necklace and a bone collar of various colors. He bears a long scar over his right eye.
Personality[]
Zaki appears to be a proud and belligerent warrior, being stubborn and aggressive in his goal to retake Beru and repeatedly threatening Pogo. He also displays traits of narcissism, regularly flipping his hair, and holding up his middle finger when near defeat in battle. In the end, however, his actions stem from his desire to protect his tribe from the wrath of their god, Odo.
History[]
Prehistory: The First[]
Upon Beru's escape from the Kuu Tribe on the night of her sacrifice, Zaki, leading a group of cavemen, embarks on a mission to recover her. Their search leads them to the Southern Tribe, where Zaki launches an attack. He does discover Beru hiding amidst the tribe, but she is rescued by Pogo, who had vowed to protect her. Zaki is fended off by Pogo, Beru, and Gori and is forced to retreat, vowing revenge.
The next night, with the trio having been exiled from the Southern Tribe, Zaki comes across them again. He has his men successfully recapture Beru in her sleep, while he challenges Pogo to another fight. Bested again, he cleverly tricks Pogo and Gori into a pit trap to dispose of them, and absconds with Beru back to the Kuu Tribe to resume the sacrifice. Just before the sacrificial ritual can begin, however, Pogo and Gori burst in to save Beru. Zaki attempts to fend off Pogo once more, but Odo destroys the sacrificial platform, and he and the others fall into the gorge.
After the fall, Zaki tires to help up his his tribe's chief, only to watch him be devoured by the furious, encroaching Odo. Finally seeing what Zaki had been fighting for, Pogo, Gori, and Beru prepare to slay the beast. Seeing their determination, Zaki decides to fight alongside them. With their combined strength, the four warriors are able to slay the dinosaur, liberating Zaki's tribe forevermore.
Following the defeat of Odo, the Kuu Tribe meet up with the Southern Tribe, and the two tribes merge into one. Zaki is crowned the new chief, as the tribesmen dance in celebration.
Final Chapter: The Dominion of Hate[]
Zaki makes a brief reappearance in the final chapter, appearing in the preludes before the rematch of Pogo and Odo.
Gameplay[]
Strategy[]
Zaki only joins the party in the chapter's last battle, against Odo. Because of this, it's hard to gauge his strengths and weaknesses. However, as he has many long ranged abilities and can counter Odo's attacks, Zaki may be a useful support for an underleveled party.
Since Zaki only joins during the chapter's final battle, he can neither gain experience points nor level up. His stat growth is also near-universally blank, so leveling him up would be of little worth even were it possible.
Abilities[]
| Name | Info | Description | Name | Info | Description |
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| Pow Fist (Gagango!) |
Default | Hurt one bad with big fist. | Back Kick (Barikkkyooon!) |
Default | Turn back on many bad and hurt with big kick. |
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| Whee Butt (Baritank!) |
Default | Hurt and push one bad with run butt. | Face Kick (Gogonga!) |
Default | Hurt one bad with big kick. |
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| Fly Lizard Fly (Baridreeen!) |
Default | Hurt one bad with lizard friend. | Lizard Rock Back (Baribruuun!) |
Default | Hurt back many bad with lizard friend rock throw. |
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Stats[]
| 2022 | 1994 |
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Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- When Zaki uses his "Fly Lizard Fly" attack, he attacks with his lizard loincloth, leaving him completely naked. His genitals are censored with a blur in the Super Famicom version, and a smiley face in the 2022 remake.
- Despite his official art depicting him carrying a spear, Zaki never uses one in-game. In fact, according to the game's internal data, Zaki is equipped with a Strong Axe instead.
| Prehistory: The First |
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| Characters |
| Pogo • Gori • Beru • Zaki • Odo |
| Locations |
| Safe Cave • Wild Lands • Kuu Village |
| Enemies |
| Feral Pup • Mammoth Calf • Playful Mole • Trihorn Stag • Trihorn Doe • Longtusk Hog • Longtusk Sow • Bison Bull • Bison Cow • Moa Cock • Moa Hen • Sabertooth Tiger • Sabertooth Tigress • Elephant Cow • Elephant Bull • Scaleback Bull • Scaleback Cow • Bighorn Bull • Bighorn Cow • Terror Bird Cock • Terror Bird Hen • Mammoth Bull • Mammoth Cow • Kuu Warrior • Mammoth King |
| Music |
| Native Life • Fine Weather • Lovely Evening • Kiss of Jealousy • Feast for the Sacrifice |