Phantom Blade Zero, scheduled for release on the upcoming 29th, is cruising along nicely with scores of 88 on both PC and PS5 on Metacritic. Critics are saying that its diverse motions and direction utilising various weapons make it a solid entry point for wuxia action.

The Metacritic score for Phantom Blade Zero, unveiled on the 25th, stands at 88, drawing praise for receiving respectable reviews despite being the developer's debut project. On PC, 30 out of 31 media reviews were positive, while on PS5, 23 out of 24 media reviews were positive. Outlets unanimously lauded the flamboyant swordsmanship action and the polished execution of boss battles.

The element that consistently garnered high interest is the action derived from various weapons, which had been continuously emphasized even prior to release. Coupled with a vast selection of weapons, the overwhelmingly cinematic boss fights were hailed as the greatest strength, complemented by a gorgeous yet bizarre atmosphere. Additionally, analysis shows that there is hardly any room for boredom thanks to in-depth weapon upgrades and a wealth of side content.

Phantom Blade Zero is a wuxia action RPG developed by S-Game. It puts forward a flamboyant and original combat system inspired by Chinese wuxia films and mythology, having built anticipation through various trailers showcasing this gameplay.

Meanwhile, Phantom Blade Zero will launch its physical PS5 packaged edition next yearand offer a steelbook metal case alongside various other goodies through its Ultimate Edition.