As can be seen in the gameplayPhantom Blade Zero is an RPG of style action hack and slashsomething that those who don't want another will appreciate soulslike. S-Games ensures that his is not a traditional action game, but seeks to offer his own identity betting on different elements of Wuxia, a specific genre of Chinese culture that mixes martial arts with a protagonist who is usually a wandering gentleman. To all this we must add a dose of punk that results in the «kungfupunk».
A few days ago S-Game executive director said in a tweet that perhaps could create a new identity: Wuxia Action Games.
Phantom Blade Zero shows us with his gameplay A new dose of what we have already seen. We have a protagonist who dispatches enemies using a direct combat system where there is not too much space to learn patterns or walk around. Arsenal is composed of a generous amount of weapons, each of which has its own characteristics. The game allows you to equip up to four weapons and change between them at any time, which facilitates adaptation to each situation and enemy. There are even stealth actions with executions with hands.
Despite enjoying a direct combat without concessions, Phantom Blade Zero has a stop system that is especially relevant in the bosses. All enemies have a bar that descends as their attacks stop, and once consumed they are exposed. Minor rivals do not last enough to take advantage of this mechanics, but in the bosses it is useful. In any case, stopping the attacks is a more defensive option that adds to the agility of our hero when avoiding the rush of the enemies.
Phantom Blade Zero still has no date, but its launch is scheduled for this year. The title will have a strong presence in the Gamescom 2025, an event in which S-Games will occupy a 500 m² area where it will install up to 60 positions to play an hour demo.