- S-Game’s Phantom Blade Zero has earned an excellent 88 on Metacritic.
- The title had some huge expectations, and it has absolutely managed to deliver.
- It is now one of the top contenders for the Game of the Year 2026 award.
Phantom Blade Zero was shaping up to be among the best releases of 2026, promising brilliant visuals, outstanding fast-paced gameplay, and a dark narrative. Its reviews are finally here, and as expected, it is a certified banger.
Chinese developers S-Game have blown it out of the park, earning an excellent 88 score on Metacritic. It has become a serious contender for the Game of the Year award in 2026, even with a year that will have GTA 6.
Why it matters: Everyone had huge expectations for the title, and it has absolutely delivered. It also shows how brilliant Asian developers have become over the years thanks to games like Black Myth and Stellar Blade.
Phantom Blade Zero opened with an 88 on Metacritic. Here are scores from some of the major outlets:
- PCGamesN – 10/10
- DualShockers – 9.5/10
- IGN – 9/10
- GamesRadar – 9/10
- Screen Rant – 9/10
- Push Square – 9/10
- GamingBible – 9/10
- VGC – 8/10
So, overall, the reception has been excellent, with most remarking that it is a possible GOTY winner. It has earned huge praise, especially for the action, which has so many weapon combos and brilliant boss battles.
Another highlight is the game’s world. Critics remark that the world is so fleshed out and unique that even 50 in-game hours don’t feel too long. The story isn’t its major selling factor, but it still factors in nicely.
There are some minor gripes, but those aren’t anything that takes away from the excellent work S-Game has done. The studio has introduced itself in the world of AAA gaming with a bang, and it will surely be on many people’s radars.
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