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Phantom Blade Zero is a visually stunning action RPG that functions as an intricately designed Metroidvania. The game features phenomenal combat, a beautiful world, and a confidently original story, establishing itself as a new gold standard for the genre.
The combat system emphasizes martial arts with fluid animations, requiring players to parry blue-flashing attacks and dodge red-flashing ones. Players utilize a diverse suite of weapons, including hammers, fire-spitting masks, and chain blades, to exploit enemy weaknesses. Boss encounters are frequent, cinematic, and often multi-phased, with S-Game allowing players to restart from the specific phase where they died.
The reviewer praises the level design, which spans five main open areas. While the game is polished, the reviewer noted some frame rate issues and stuttering in one map, though S-Game stated these will be addressed by launch. The story is described as original but occasionally difficult to follow due to its complex terminology.
Exploration is central to the experience, utilizing Metroidvania mechanics where players backtrack to clear blockades using specific weapons or tools earned from bosses. The game features hand-drawn maps and cinematic cutscenes, with the reviewer expressing a strong desire to continue exploring the world of Wulin after completion.
