Summer Game Fest 2024 came to an end with the first gameplay reveal of Phantom Blade Zero. This is the first we’ve seen from Phantom Blade Zero since 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 ambitious Phantom Blade Zero looked 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 though Phantom Blade Zero is pulling in elements of a ton of successful titles including Elden Ring, Sekiro, and Ghost 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 play Phantom Blade Zero throughout the year, including at Summer Game Fest 2024, Tokyo Game Show, and Gamescom.
Phantom Blade Zero does not yet have a release timeframe but will be released on both PlayStation 5 and PC.
