Phantom Blade Zero: 20-30 Hour Adventure with Adjustable Difficulty and Extensive Weaponry
Get ready for a thrilling adventure in Phantom Blade Zero, boasting four difficulty settings and a wealth of gameplay features. This 2025 release promises a captivating experience.
Debunking the Soulslike Comparison: Four Difficulty Levels and Combo-Driven Combat
Phantom Blade Zero offers players a choice of easy, ordinary, difficult, and extremely difficult modes. While its visuals and combat initially drew comparisons to Soulslike games, Game Director Soulframe clarified that it's not a Soulslike title. The focus is on fast-paced, rewarding combo-driven combat, a departure from the notoriously high difficulty of Soulslike games. Inspiration was drawn from Soulslike titles in terms of level design – multi-layered maps with multiple paths and hidden areas – but the core gameplay is distinct. Soulframe described it as "Ninja Gaiden Combat on a Souls Game Map."
Extensive Weaponry, Replayability, and Unique Boss Fights
Players can expect over 30 primary and 20 secondary weapons, each with unique combat properties. The estimated playtime is 20-30 hours for the main story, with an additional 20-30 hours of side content. Boss fights feature at least two phases, and death in the second phase allows players to restart from that point. A "Li Wulin" mode lets players rematch defeated bosses, potentially unlocking hidden encounters. A game mechanic influencing the ending adds further replay value.
Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer and Future Announcements
The "Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer" showcased Soul, the protagonist, battling "Chief Disciple of The Seven Stars," and highlighted weapons like the "Weapon No.13 Soft Snake Sword" and "Weapon No.27 White Serpent and Crimson Viper." While a release date is slated for 2025, further announcements are promised throughout the year.
Phantom Blade Zero is currently under development for PlayStation 5, with a PC release also planned. Stay tuned for further updates!
