Discover the latest on Phantom Blade Zero, a game set to launch in 2025 with a variety of difficulty options and rich gameplay features. Read on to learn more about its development and what to expect.
Phantom Blade Zero Development Updates
Phantom Blade Zero Not A Soulslike, Features Four Difficulty Options
Phantom Blade Zero is set to offer four distinct difficulty settings: easy, ordinary, difficult, and extremely difficult. This feature sets it apart from Soulslike games, which typically maintain a high difficulty level without adjustments. The game drew attention during the PlayStation Showcase 2023 for its aesthetic and combat style reminiscent of Soulslike titles. However, Game Director Soulframe has clarified via an official tweet post-Summer Game Fest 2024 that Phantom Blade Zero is not meant to be another Soulslike. Instead, the focus is on delivering "combo-driven, heart-pumping combat that is hectic, rewarding, and exhilarating."
While the game does draw inspiration from Soulslike titles with its multi-layered maps and exploration elements, Soulframe emphasizes that these similarities are superficial. He likens the gameplay experience to "Ninja Gaiden Combat on a Souls Game Map," blending intense hack-and-slash action with expansive exploration.
Gameplay Features With Over 30+ Weapons, 20-30 Hours of Playthrough, And More
Phantom Blade Zero promises a deep and engaging gameplay experience, featuring a selection of over 30 primary weapons and 20 secondary weapons, each offering unique effects and combat styles. Players can expect a main story playthrough lasting 20-30 hours, with an additional 20-30 hours of side content to explore.
Boss encounters will be structured in at least two phases, with the innovative feature of resuming from the second phase upon death, saving players from repeating the initial stage. The game introduces a "Li Wulin" mode, where players can challenge previously defeated bosses and unlock new, hidden bosses.
Additionally, a mechanic influencing the game's ending has been mentioned, though details on its impact and the number of potential endings remain undisclosed.
Phantom Blade Zero Year Of The Snake Gameplay Trailer
The "Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer" for Phantom Blade Zero showcases the protagonist, Soul, battling the "Chief Disciple of The Seven Stars." The trailer also highlights various weapons available to Soul, such as the "Weapon No.13 Soft Snake Sword" and "Weapon No.27 White Serpent and Crimson Viper."The trailer hints that the game's release date will be announced in 2025. The official Phantom Blade Zero Twitter (X) page also released a video celebrating the Lunar New Year, where Soulframe teased more exciting announcements and unprecedented reveals planned for later in the year.
Phantom Blade Zero is currently in development for PlayStation 5, with plans for a PC release. No official release date has been set yet.
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