Summer Game Fest 2024 came to an end with the first gameplay reveal ofPhantom Blade Zero. This is the first we’ve seen fromPhantom Blade Zerosince it was revealed at the PlayStation Showcase last year. The action RPG focuses on deep fast-paced combat in a fictious world that meshes Chinese martial arts and Steampunk together.
With how ambitiousPhantom Blade Zerolooked in 2023 followed by a year of nothing new, I was starting to get a little worried. However, this gameplay trailer alleviated all my concerns. It looks as thoughPhantom Blade Zerois pulling in elements of a ton of successful titles includingElden Ring,Sekiro, andGhost of Tsushima.
I know that any trailer can be intentionally designed to look a certain way, but the fluidity of the combat in this gameplay trailer looks absolutely insane. The player quickly weaves in attacks while jumping over attacks and parrying or dodging others. I can’t wait to hear more about how some of the more RPG-centric elements work.
Developer S-Game confirmed that there will be hands-on experiences to playPhantom Blade Zerothroughout the year, including at Summer Game Fest 2024, Tokyo Game Show, and Gamescom.
Phantom Blade Zerodoes not yet have a release timeframe but will be released on both PlayStation 5 and PC.
