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- Phantom Blade: Zero has to be one of those titles that manage to end up being as great as they look.
- The influence of FromSoftware runs deep, making it seem like the gameplay could surpass Sekiro.
- S-Game has already debuted various demos, and the gameplay looks better with each new showing.
Phantom Blade Zero is one of those games that initially looked too good to be true. The initial footage was stunning, like something straight out of a movie. Its cinematic quality impressed many but also drew some criticism; people doubted that the actual release would look as good as it was visually marketed.
FromSoftware’s influence clearly runs deep here, and the title looks as if Sekiro got the sequel it always deserved. In my opinion, Phantom Blade Zero has the potential to surpass Sekiro in every aspect.
Why it matters: Despite being a smaller project, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice became FromSoftware’s first release to win Game of the Year. It was also regarded as having an exceptional combat system.
Too Good To Be True?
As I mentioned earlier, Phantom Blade Zero’s combat looked too good to be true. The combat sequences in the gameplay looked scripted, with such refined combat almost being impossible for a video game.
However, it seems we have an exception on our hands that has proven everyone wrong. The title has even received various demos, proving how confident S-Game currently is with its work.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from recent showcases is the fact that this isn’t just another Souls-like. I’m glad this is the case since we already have too many of those.
Potential To Surpass Sekiro?
For some people, the gameplay looks inspiring; for others, it seems unoriginal and a rip-off. Phantom Blade Zero presents a unique twist on Sekiro’s combat system, making it quite exciting for me.
The parrying is instantly reminiscent of Sekiro’s, which is why it looks so good. The animation and colors also give off very cinematic vibes, and even the boss battles have a familiar rhythm that I saw in Sekiro.
Additionally, Phantom Blade Zero features tools similar to that of the prosthetics FromSoftware introduced in 2019. The protagonist, Soul, is also shown using different tools, such as hand cannons.
The most significant upside here is that the title features a variety of weapons. Players can dual-wield katanas and swords, adding a fresh element that was missing from Sekiro.
Like Sekiro, the combat is based on precision and efficiency. However, the overall experience will be more forgiving.
With the many Souls-likes coming soon, Phantom Blade Zero manages to stand out from the crowd. It offers the best of both worlds, merging two different types of gameplay styles to offer something that is sorely needed in the industry today.
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