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Despite initial player concerns, Capcom feels good about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's difficulty, and says it has the data to prove it got it right
Capcom game director Satoru Nihei believes the difficulty in Onimusha: Way of the Sword strikes the right balance between challenge and player satisfaction, citing in-game data that aligns with the team's goals. While some early criticisms about passive enemies remain, the overall consensus and critical reception suggest the game successfully delivers a satisfying combat experience.
Highly Anticipated PS5 Exclusive RPG Gets Amazing Reviews
Phantom Blade Zero, a highly anticipated action RPG exclusive to PlayStation 5 and also launching on PC, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. Developed by Chinese studio S-Game, the wuxia-inspired title currently holds a Metacritic score of 88/100 on both platforms, based on a significant number of reviews. The game is set to release on October 29.
Phantom Blade Zero's Metacritic score beats out Onimusha and Nioh 3 as one of the top action games this year
Phantom Blade Zero has debuted with a Metacritic score of 88, positioning it as one of the year's top-rated action games and surpassing titles like Nioh 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The game received high praise, including four-and-a-half stars from GamesRadar+, for its smooth and engaging combat.
Mass Effect Universe sägs ha haft Hitman-liknande inslag
Details have emerged about the cancelled Mass Effect Universe, which was set 600 years after the original trilogy and featured a cold war between factions. The player character was customizable with abilities inspired by John Wick and James Bond, and mission structure allowed for Hitman-like approaches. Despite BioWare stating the project was in early development, YouTuber Dantics suggests it was further along than believed.
Mass Effect Universe sägs ha hämtat inspiration från Hitman
Details have emerged about the cancelled Mass Effect Universe, which was set 600 years after the original trilogy and featured a cold war between three factions. The player character was customizable and inspired by action heroes, with gameplay that allowed for more strategic approaches akin to Hitman. Despite BioWare stating the project was in early development, information suggests it was further along than believed, though development was hampered by the need to assist with Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Passes 3 Million Sales Two Years After Launch
SEGA announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations has surpassed 3 million units sold worldwide, two years after its initial launch. The game, which bundles a remaster of Sonic Generations with a new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign, has seen steady sales growth, including a recent boost from its release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Phantom Blade Zero review – the first kungfupunk video game
Phantom Blade Zero offers a unique blend of Wuxia action and Soulslike elements, featuring a complex combat system and impressive visuals. However, the game suffers from significant inconsistencies in graphics, animation, and storytelling, making it difficult to recommend unreservedly despite its strengths in boss battles and combat mechanics.
Phantom Blade Zero review: "A GOTY contender with combat that looks as good as it feels"
Phantom Blade Zero is a highly praised action-adventure game with fantastic combat and brilliant weapon design, earning it a potential Game of the Year title. While the game features a tightly designed world and a unique "kungfupunk" aesthetic, its storytelling is inconsistent and it suffers from minor pre-launch bugs.
Phantom Blade Zero Review – True Steel Speaks
Phantom Blade Zero is a gorgeous and excellent hack-and-slash action RPG that lives up to its hype, offering sublime combat and engaging exploration. While the story takes time to develop and some technical polish is needed, the game's fluid animations, detailed world, and memorable boss battles make it a standout experience on PlayStation 5.
Recension – Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero is a majestic action RPG that stands out as one of the year's best games, offering over 50 hours of gameplay. Developed and published by S-Game, it features stunning "KungfuPunk" presentation, fluid combat, and a compelling narrative set in the land of Wulin. The game balances challenging yet forgiving combat with deep exploration and a visually spectacular world.
Phantom Blade Zero review - A new action RPG gold standard
Phantom Blade Zero is a stunning action RPG that sets a new gold standard for the genre, offering phenomenal combat, a beautiful world, and a confidently original story. The game masterfully blends Metroidvania exploration with deep action RPG mechanics, featuring intricate level design and a wide array of weapons and abilities that keep combat fresh and engaging. Boss fights are a particular highlight, often serving as spectacular, multi-phase encounters that are both visually impressive and mechanically challenging.
Can Phantom Blade Zero Raise the Bar Set by Where Winds Meet?
This article compares the upcoming wuxia-inspired action RPGs Phantom Blade Zero and Where Winds Meet, evaluating their respective strengths in combat, traversal, and world design. While Where Winds Meet excels in its sprawling world and evolving mechanics, Phantom Blade Zero is highlighted for its potentially more focused and intense combat system that blends offense and defense seamlessly. Both titles are praised for their stylish presentation and deep wuxia inspirations, with the comparison ultimately suggesting Phantom Blade Zero could offer a more player-driven spectacle.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake – 15 Details Worth Knowing
This article provides 15 details about the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. It highlights modernized visuals, a guided semi-open path, and the self-contained story that makes it accessible to newcomers. Key gameplay elements like dungeons, environmental puzzles, the ocarina's musical mechanics, and the passage of time are discussed, along with new features such as microphone input for melodies and support for Zelda Notes.
Phantom Blade Zero – A World Worth Exploring, a Life Running Out
This article explores the narrative implications of Phantom Blade Zero's 66-day ticking clock mechanic on its side quests. It questions how the protagonist, Soul, would prioritize helping others given his dire circumstances, suggesting that side content must be highly relevant and impactful to justify detours. The author speculates that S-GAME is designing side quests to be potent and potentially tied to Soul's main goals or personal growth, rather than mundane tasks.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Next Content Update is the Last, Adds Nightmare Mode
Ubisoft Singapore is releasing the final content update for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on October 27th, which includes a challenging Nightmare Mode, new community chests, and returning takedowns. Despite the game selling over 3.5 million copies in two weeks, this marks the end of its year-long support, with the studio seemingly moving on to other projects.
Phantom Blade Zero review: Soulful swordplay
Phantom Blade Zero is a visually stunning action RPG that blends Soulslike mechanics with a strong emphasis on narrative and intense, poetic combat. The game features a compelling story of revenge and redemption, a vast and beautiful world, and a deep combat system with a wide variety of weapons and customization options. Despite some minor camera issues and repetitive regular enemy encounters, the boss fights are exhilarating and the overall experience is highly satisfying.
Phantom Blade Zero review - flowing swordplay meets some rough edges in this wonderfully fluid action game undermined by a few little issues
Phantom Blade Zero offers wonderfully fluid and cinematic kung fu-style combat, reminiscent of martial arts cinema and influenced by Soulslike games. While its combat animations, environments, and exploration are spectacular, the game is undermined by balance issues, particularly with spongy boss fights, and a narrative that dumps lore without much clarity. Despite a recent update targeting performance and stats, some issues persist, leaving the overall experience with rough edges.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Combat Is So Good, You Won’t Care The Story Makes No Sense | Review
Phantom Blade Zero's combat, inspired by Wuxia martial arts, is a standout feature that immerses players in a cinematic action experience. Despite the story's potential lack of clarity, the game's engaging combat system is highly praised.
Phantom Blade Zero Review
Phantom Blade Zero is praised for its memorable boss fights, compelling combat, and undeniable swagger. The game appears to be a strong contender in the action RPG genre.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap-up: The New Zealand indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 featured several promising New Zealand indie games. The Order of the Damned is an action-RPG with a dark, post-apocalyptic setting, while Bashful Adoration is a romantic comedy 3D platformer. Dungeon Baller blends roguelite and pinball mechanics, and Shape Sender Deluxe offers a creative puzzle experience. Killing Things With Your Friends is a gory co-op FPS, Burger Bois is a food-truck simulator, and Canvas City is a turn-based game inspired by '90s aesthetics.
